Westland-based VFW District 4 Riders group is being honored for dedication to country and community in the VFW #StillServing campaign. The national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing (vfw.org/stillserving) campaign recognizes veterans who continue to serve in their community after the military. VFW Michigan District 4 Riders, a group of VFW motorcyclists who conduct service projects, are #StillServing by providing stuffed animals to local and state … Continue reading Westland VFW Rider Group #StillServing

The primary election is right around the corner and campaign signs are popping up across the city. Area business owners are beginning to receive calls from “City Hall,” demanding the removal of political signs. At least one business owner was told he needed a permit to display political signs. In addition to that, candidates are reporting an unusual number of stolen and vandalized signs while … Continue reading Mayoral Candidates Targeted in Westland

The Merriman Rd bridge over Hines Drive has been completely removed. Hines Drive remains open to traffic during this phase of construction. The new bridge is expected to be complete later this year. Hawthorne Valley Banquet Center has also been completely demolished. Since January 9, Merriman over Hines Drive has been blocked between Warren Road and Hawthorne Drive for a bridge repair project.By the end … Continue reading VIDEO – Merriman Rd Bridge Demolition

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a plan to reimburse tax-paying residents with a rebate from state funds as part of the proposed Lowering MI Costs initiative. The State of Michigan intends to send checks in the amount of $180 since it expects to have a big budget surplus with billions of dollars that will go unused. All taxpayers who submitted tax returns for the most … Continue reading $180 Stimulus Checks for Michiganders

Prosecutors say a former teacher is accused of sexually assaulting four girls, who are between the ages of 10 and 15. Between 2018 and 2020, James Baird, 43, of Plymouth, is accused of sexually assaulting four girls: a 10-year-old girl from Garden City, a 13-year-old girl from Westland, an 11-year-old girl from Dearborn, and a 15-year-old girl from Wayne. He is accused of two charges … Continue reading Lawsuit: Teacher Sexually Assaulted 4 Girls in Westland, Garden City

Andrew was a police officer for over 25 years. He worked in both Wayne and Westland over his career, but more notably in Westland where he was known as one of the city’s first officers. He worked as the Deputy Mayor in Westland under two different mayors and as a court officer for over 10 years. Over the years he was on the School Board, … Continue reading Obituary: Longtime Public Servant, Andy Spisak Jr.