With Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts on Central City Parkway and Warren Road in Westland closing, instructors who had taught classes there have found a new place to call home - Maxwell's Arts and Treasures in Garden City. Several of the displaced instructors will be at the art center 2-6 p.m. Saturday, demonstrating classes, during an open house. Visitors can learn bow making, beginner's knitting ... Full Story »
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A decision to close six Wayne-Westland elementary schools and go to a new grade configuration could come as soon as Monday, Dec. 14. Full Story »
Lynn Curson saw a need and decided to do something about it. Full Story »
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There's no dispute that much of Warren Road needs repairs but people do disagree about which section is in the worst condition. Full Story »
Two years after her daughter was killed in 1992 by a drunken driver, Paulette Gibson became a victim impact speaker for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Full Story »
Elle Dare, owner with her husband of Genuine Toy Co. in Plymouth, said that toys made in China are now much safer than was true in the past. The comments were in a Sunday, Dec. 6, Observer article. She said regulations now make China-made toys much safer. Full Story »
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On any given day, you'll hear Douglas Elementary students calling out to Brian Cahallan, but it was Cahallan doing the calling recently to have students come up and throw a pie at a few of his colleagues. Full Story »
A former Garden City woman is jailed on felony charges accused of abandoning her a newborn baby in a Dumpster Nov. 20 while a local business owner to helped rescue the infant is in custody awaiting charges in a fatal shooting. Desiree A. Walker, 22, was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in 21st District Court. She has been charged with three felonies: attempted murder, which carries a sentence of up ... Full Story »
Santa Claus will be listening to a few requests when he stops by the Maplewood Center for lunch Saturday, Dec. 12. Full Story »
The Garden City Goodfellows will get an extra boost in making sure no child goes without a Christmas through a first ever fund-raiser at Plato's Place on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Full Story »
A Livonia woman sprung into action recently after she heard the tragic story of the mother who left her newborn girl in a Dumpster in Garden City. Full Story »
The Burger School for Students with Autism is on the receiving end of a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Full Story »
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A former Garden City woman faces a preliminary hearing in 21st District Court on charges stemming from the abandonment of a newborn in a Dumpster behind a Garden City business Nov. 20. Desiree A. Walker, 22, was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in 21st District Court. She has been charged with attempted murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison; child abandonment, a felony punishable by ... Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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