The News-Herald

The impact a smoking ban will have on some businesses remains to be seen. Full Story »

TAYLOR –– Santa’s helpers do not always look like little elves in green and red with bells on their pointy shoes. Full Story »

RIVERVIEW — Discovery of an unknown mold in the men’s room at the city’s public library has led to its temporary closure. Full Story »

TAYLOR— Two key appointments have been made to Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand’s administration. Full Story »

WOODHAVEN — Mayor Patricia Odette and City Administrator Kyle Tertzag want a “mini audit” of the city’s books. Full Story »

ALLEN PARK — For the second year, the city’s annual audit shows an increase in fund balances. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — The city’s strategic plan for the next five years has been completed. What remains to be seen is how it will be implemented. Full Story »

LANSING — Key legislation for development of an aerotropolis to draw business to the region surrounding Detroit Metropolitan Airport passed the state House of Representatives on Monday. Full Story »

FLAT ROCK — City officials heard a presentation Dec. 7 on ways to save $131,000 or more annually on energy costs at several municipal buildings. Full Story »

We at The News-Herald are collecting nonperishable food items and new toys in our annual holiday effort to “Fill the Truck” for the families served by the Downriver Salvation Army. Full Story »

TAYLOR — Two people died early Sunday when their vehicle crashed into a southbound train on Goddard near Allen Road. Full Story »

Area residents who use the Secretary of State’s Office in Wyandotte soon will have to find a new location. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — While there was much hype over the grand opening of a controversial strip club Tuesday night, the only excitement that occurred took place inside once the doors were open and the tops were dropped. Full Story »

If you’re a fan of hometown rock ’n’ roll, now’s your chance to meet some of the biggest names from the music scene’s heyday. Full Story »

TAYLOR — Three family members are hoping to move into their first real home for Christmas. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — As firefighters gear up for their annual summer bash fundraiser in February, police detectives are still trying to figure out who stole $2,000 from last year’s ticket sales. Full Story »

Severe winds are blamed for power outages Wednesday and Thursday, causing the closure of some businesses during the busiest time of the year. Full Story »

Several area communities have formed the Southeast Michigan 9-1-1 Alliance and will be upgrading to state-of-art equipment. Full Story »

WOODHAVEN — Newly appointed City Administrator Kyle Tertzag and Acting Police Chief Gordon Chretien had a surprise when they started their new jobs Dec. 2. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — From the onset, Councilman James DeSana knew a resolution he was proposing would touch off a debate. Full Story »

MELVINDALE –– The school district is waiting for eligible employees to return their buyout packages in order to determine how many layoff notices will be issued. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — Time is winding down for an opportunity to visit Santa’s Wyandotte Winter Wonderland. Full Story »

RIVERVIEW — Twenty-seventh District Judge Randy Kalmbach is once again taking his court to the schools. Full Story »

LANSING — Lighting up in a restaurant or bar will be a thing of the past in Michigan in May. Full Story »

The $127-per-student state-aid cut Gov. Jennifer Granholm imposed in October because of falling revenues now is on hold, but school districts still are not feeling a sense of relief. Full Story »