On Tuesday August 8th, 2023, the citizens of Westland will go to the polls to choose their next mayor. With the recent departure of Mayor Wild, and the City council’s appointment of an interim mayor, the election is necessary to select a permanent leader for the city. Six candidates have thrown their hats in the ring, hoping to fill the vacated position. Two of these … Continue reading Primary Election Set for August 8th
When you first meet Grayson Johnson, it’s clear that he has three passions: football, WWE wrestling, and superheroes. The living room of the 5-year-Westland old’s house is where he indulges these hobbies. While playing Madden 23, he pushes his father Clifton, an Ann Arbor postal worker who goes by C.J., onto the sofa. He “attitude adjusts” his father by somersaulting him to the ground, a … Continue reading Westland Student Returns to Class After Battling Cancer
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.
A band that has garnered a reputation as one of the best bands on the Irish folk circuit has scheduled a show in Michigan. The band from Dublin, ‘All Folk’d Up’, has evolved and captured fans from all over the world. Sell out shows continue in Ireland and the UK, and the band has impressed audiences in several countries. All Folk’d Up will perform at … Continue reading Irish Band Headed to Michigan
Voters in Wayne County voted to approve a 10 year millage renewal for the operation of the county jail. The renewal called Proposition J, costs the owner of a $150,000 home about $70 per year. The millage raises about $45 million a year for jail operations. The renewal passed on August 2nd, 2022 with 61.5% in favor however, more than 101,000 residents still have a … Continue reading Voters Renew Jail Tax Despite Decade of Trouble
A job posting from Wayne Westland Community Schools has drawn criticism over the pay for school security personnel. Last week, the district posted a job opening for the position of ‘School Safety Officer’ and was listed as a full-time job with a rate of $12 per hour. As soon as the job posting was shared to social media, thousands of comments from area residents described … Continue reading Backlash over W-W School Security Wages
A multi-million dollar restoration project is underway at Nankin Lake. You may have noticed the large white tarps and heavy equipment along Hines Drive lately. The project aims to restore the fish habitat as well as increase the amount of water the lake can hold during severe storm events. The lake was created via the construction of a dam in 1921 and is currently maintained … Continue reading Nankin Lake Restoration Project Underway
