Lenox Twp. man to be recognized at Detroit Autorama
Since 1953, Detroit Autorama has been an event that showcases craftsmanship on vehicles with classic bodies that are reimagined. This year, the show runs from Feb. 27 to March 1...
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Wayne State Univ. releases list of underused words
Wayne State University is back for the 17th year with its annual list of underused words from the Word Warriors.
6-7, demure: How many of these banished words are in your vocabulary?
Lake Superior State University presented its 50th annual Banished Words list, an idea that began at a New Year's Eve party in 1976 and has grown into a reflection on...
Which Downriver school boss makes the most?
The average superintendent salary Downriver is $188,661. Of all of the public Downriver school districts, nine superintendents make below that salary and seven superintendents make more than the average.
Metroparks board sets new deadline for potential Flat Rock Dam purchase
At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners voted to revise its letter of intent (LOI) regarding the potential sale of the Flat Rock Dam and...
State to fund 58 new EV charging stations Downriver
A state program is investing $1.84 million to install 201 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state, 58 of which are Downriver.
The Salvation Army launches its Red Kettle Christmas campaign
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit officially launched its 2025 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign with a goal to raise $7.1 million across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Meet the new Grosse Ile Township police chief
Todd Brozek first started in policing because he wanted to help people. Now, after more than 30 years in policing, Brozek will take over as the new Grosse Ile Township...
Grosse Ile to celebrate new social district with Ladies Night Out
Grosse Ile approved its Macomb Street social district in May 2025. Now, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is breaking it in with its Ladies Night Out event Nov. 7.
Motz’s Burgers to open Southgate location in January 2026
When Tony Milosavljevski graduated from college in 2004, the job market was "rough," so he decided to step into being a dishwasher at the family business: Motz's Burgers.