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
A 21 year old Westland man was arrested in Livonia for possession of a stolen car. Body cam footage from the Livonia Police Department shows the suspect fleeing before his arrest. On March 27, 2022, Livonia Police arrested Jordan Briggs, age 21, of Westland. Livonia Police Officers, while patrolling the parking lot of a local hotel, located a vehicle that had recently been reported stolen … Continue reading Livonia PD arrest Westland man, 21
Steven Chisholm has filed to run for State Representative in the upcoming primary election that is scheduled for August 2nd, 2022. New state house districts have emerged following last years redistricting efforts. Several Westland neighborhoods are now part of the new House District 26. This includes Westland voting precincts 2, 9, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23, 28, 32, & 33. To find out if you’re … Continue reading Inkster Councilman Makes Bid for State Rep
Michelle Wooddell (D) of Southfield has thrown her hat into the ring for Michigan’s newly formed 12th congressional district. She will face off on the Democratic ticket against Rashida Tlaib, Shanelle Jackson and Janice Winfrey in August. Wooddell is a professor at Grand Valley State University. Her priorities include affordable healthcare and college tuition, supporting the police with a focus on stopping crime and providing … Continue reading Meet Michell Woodell – Candidate for Congress
Almost exactly two years ago, Michiganders in towns and cities across the state hunkered down, unaware that a global pandemic would render them largely homebound for such a long period of time. Like so many other Americans, Michiganders were affected by anxiety – worry about the coronavirus itself, the economic repercussions and what the future may look like in a post-pandemic world. As is the case … Continue reading Westland ranked 57th in Michigan for alcohol-related social media posts during pandemic (study)
If you earned less than $57,000 in 2021, you may be eligible to have your taxes prepared for free. Wayne Metro’s Free Tax Preparation Program provides a free tax service to residents of Wayne County and surrounding communities. The free service is available to Wayne County residents with income less than $57k who file simple returns. These free tax preparation services are available year round … Continue reading FREE Tax Service available to seniors, resident’s who earned under $57k
