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Crestwood board will require any new superintendent to live close to school district or 'they would have to move'

By Downriver Today Report | May 28, 2023

The Crestwood School District Board of Education voted to require any new superintendent of schools to live within 35 miles of the district after initially considering a 20-to-30-mile limit.

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Romulus Police Departments on SROs: 'There might be a slim chance he could give us two more'

By Downriver Today Report | Feb 7, 2023

The Romulus School District announced that they will be getting more school resource officers (SRO) at its Jan. 23 Board Meeting.

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Whitmer: 'Access to ... affordable health insurance improves health outcomes overall'

By Downriver Today Report | Jan 11, 2023

State leaders are encouraging citizens to take advantage of health insurance plans during the open enrollment period.

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'Transformative' Wayne County gigafactory expected to aid rehabilitation of Van Buren Township's Haggerty Road

By Downriver Today Report | Jan 9, 2023

A Michigan-based energy storage company's new gigafactory in Wayne County is expected to spur the rehabilitation of Haggerty Road in Van Buren Township.

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'Leadership seems to be a theme tonight': Southgate Community schools district recognizes outstanding student athletes

By Downriver Today Report | Jan 6, 2023

The Southgate Community schools district recently honored several of their athletes for their accomplishments.

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Southgate Community school district reviews reopening of North Pointe Elementary school and its International Baccalaureate program: 'We have some very ambitious third and fourth graders'

By Downriver Today Report | Jan 5, 2023

Southgate community schools recently went over the successful reopening of one of their school buildings.

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Bowie appointed to district court, is 'excited and energized to serve my fellow citizens'

By Downriver Today Report | Jan 4, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to district courts last month.

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Clark: Outdoor recreation project 'is setting a new bar for the future of the Telegraph Road corridor'

By Downriver Today Report | Dec 25, 2022

State leaders revealed that $1.2 billion in investments toward various projects will help create or retain 1,846 new jobs.

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Lear President announces $112.5 million investment to increase operations: ‘It’s important to make this investment in our backyard’

By Downriver Today Report | Dec 23, 2022

A global automotive electrification sub-systems technology leader will expand operations in Independence Township, Traverse City and Sterling Heights.

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Whitmer: Bolden 'first Black woman ever to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court'

By Downriver Today Report | Dec 8, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently revealed that she selected a new Michigan Supreme Court judge.

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'The culmination of a series of major improvements': New $6.6 million animal control facility in Detroit to begin construction in January

By Downriver Today Report | Dec 7, 2022

A new $6.6 million animal control headquarters and shelter will begin construction in January in Detroit.

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Whitmer on one-time home heating credit: ‘Will save families money’

By Downriver Today Report | Nov 26, 2022

The holiday season will be more affordable for nearly 210,000 households that will receive a one-time payment credit towards their heating bill.

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Bolden on Sen. Vincent Gregory’s legacy: ‘A kind man and true statesman’

By Downriver Today Report | Nov 26, 2022

Flags were lowered to half-staff earlier this month upon the passing of former Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-MI).

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Gilchrist on Operation Safe Neighborhoods program: ‘Every Michigander deserves to live in safe communities’

By Downriver Today Report | Nov 26, 2022

So far, so good when it comes to the results of Operation Safe Neighborhoods program.

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Michigan governor: Home heating credit ‘will save families money, help meet basic needs'

By Downriver Today Report | Nov 21, 2022

About 210,000 Michigan households will receive a one-time payment credit toward their heating bill in an effort by the state to help them save money for other expenses.

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Lt. governor on $50 million to renovate day-care facilities: ‘Ensure access to affordable, high-quality childcare’

By Downriver Today Report | Nov 19, 2022

With $50 million to grow childcare in the state, the Caring for MI Future initiative is set to aid day-cares in renovating their facilities.

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Eubanks: $10,000 scholarships for future teachers 'help address Michigan's teacher shortage'

By Downriver Today Report | Nov 12, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) hopes to strengthen the state's teacher pipeline through scholarships that will improve Michigan's education system.