News across Greater Detroit
County permits drop-off recycling to use portion of CMH campus in Mayfield Twp.
LAPEER — While Lapeer County officials work toward a countywide recycling program, officials are also putting effort into helping the longstanding Lapeer County Drop-Off Recycling with a problem it’s had for a few years now — a permanent location. On Thursday, Sept. 24 Lapeer…
Dearborn denies religious favoritism alleged in federal lawsuit
DEARBORN — The city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud face a federal lawsuit filed by a resident who alleges that public money was used to promote Islamic observances while Christian and Jewish holidays were ignored. Hammoud has categorically denied the allegations, affirming his…
Metro Detroit leaders rally behind El-Sayed at Dearborn fundraiser
DEARBORN — The Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn hosted a large fundraiser on Sunday, September 20, for Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The event drew a sizable gathering of elected officials, political figures and community leaders from across…
Michigan environmental news: State faces $85 billion water funding need as aging pipes fail
Michigan may need up to $85 billion over 20 years to fix water infrastructure after a wave of main breaks. Plus: DTE's 20-year energy plan, rising COVID levels, PFAS cleanup progress, and more environmental news from across the state.
Dana Nessel endorses Abdul El-Sayed in U.S. Senate race
BIRMINGHAM — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, saying the decision “wasn’t easy” amid opposition to the progressive candidate from some supporters of Israel over his advocacy for Palestinian rights. Appearing on a…
Dearborn Heights names new council chair and pro-tem, accepting applications for vacant seat
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — During the Sept. 22 City Council meeting, the Dearborn Heights City Council appointed a new Council chair and Council chair pro-tem. In a 4-2 vote, Councilman Hassan Saab was appointed to be the new Council chair while Councilman Bob Constan was appointed to be…
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore $7 billion in Solar For All grants
The Solar for All program was intended to provide dozens of grants for clean energy programs in underserved communities. The Trump-appointed judge said the program’s termination was unlawful.
Rural Michigan leaders push back against data center boom as election looms
The U- M survey indicated that nearly 6 in 10 local government leaders believe regulation of hyperscale data centers by Michigan’s state and local governments should be a very high priority.
Lapeer DDA director contract decision may not happen until November
LAPEER — The Lapeer City Commission earlier this month at the request of Commissioner Melissa Petrie pulled discussion of approval of a new contract for Lapeer Main Street Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director Jim Alt from a published agenda to allow additional…
Domas leaving county Board of Commissioners on Sept. 30
Dave Domas, currently the longest-serving member of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners, is resigning his seat representing northwest Livingston County on Sept. 30. Domas was first elected to the Livingston County board in 1992, spurred to run for office when a landfill…
Election Day is Nov. 3. Make your voting plan today!
Make your voting plan today. Livonia residents have several convenient options to cast their ballot this election season.
Ballots on track to reach voters in Genoa Township
The notice from Genoa Township posted Friday about a delay in the mailing of absentee ballots due to “circumstances beyond (their) control” got the attention of some voters already on edge about the upcoming midterm election. But the township’s electorate can rest easy.…