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There was one company in a city associated with Wayne County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in April, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Eight Mile Road Closure at I-275 for Infrastructure Work

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has announced the closure of Eight Mile Road at the I-275 overpass starting from May 2 to May 13. According to the announcement, the closure is necessary for infrastructure work to provide redundancy in the regional system.GLWA stated, "During the closure GLWA will be installing a 54-inch transmission main across Eight Mile Road and restore the section of roadway within this work area. This is the last section of the 7.5 miles of transmission main to be installed between 14 Mile and Eight Mile as a part of this project."Detour...

Detroit Ace joins Detroit Public Schools Community District and key organizations announce “An Evening of Fine Arts" at Fox Theatre on May 15

Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of DPSCD, expressed his excitement for the upcoming "An Evening of Fine Arts" event, stating, “It is impossible not to have goosebumps while watching our students perform at this event. We are grateful for the support we have received as a District to bring back this event to the Fox Theatre. It means so much to our students and their teachers and families. If you did not attend the event last year, you need to attend this year. The performances match any professional concert!”Chris Ilitch, CEO of Ilitch Companies, highlighted the...

Detroit City Council Holds Hearings on Land Use Proposals

Detroit City Council convened on May 1st, 2024, to discuss several land use proposals in various zoning districts across the city. The hearings, focusing on Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Special Land Use, addressed specific cases with proposed developments.The first case presented was SLU2023-00133, concerning the address at 4190, 4194, and 4196 Bellevue St. The proposal aimed to "Develop an Urban Garden on existing vacant land in an M3 (General Industrial) Zoning District."Following this, the council reviewed SLU2024-00022, which involved the address...

Wayne State hosts Purdue Northwest to end regular baseball season

Wayne State University's baseball team is set to conclude its 2024 regular season with a four-game series against Purdue Northwest. The Warriors, holding a record of 26-18 overall and 15-11 in the GLIAC, have previously defeated the Pride in all three encounters this season, with scores of 4-0, 9-1, and 6-2.

Four Wayne State softball players receive GLIAC honors

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced its 2024 All-Conference Teams, recognizing four Wayne State softball players for their performances. Junior right fielder Rylie Josephson from West Bloomfield, Michigan, was selected for the All-GLIAC First Team. Senior shortstop Shelby Miller from Georgetown, Ontario, earned a spot on the Second Team. Senior left fielder Abby Favela from Riverside, Illinois, and freshman catcher/utility Logan Forman from Brantford, Ontario, received Honorable Mentions.

City, community groups and business partners launch recruitment drive for Motor City Makeover

Detroit's Department of Neighborhoods, along with community and business partners, have officially kicked off the Motor City Makeover campaign, a citywide annual cleanup and beautification effort set to take place on Saturdays throughout the month of May. The initiative, which includes the distribution of trees and flowers, aims to engage residents, community organizations, business owners, and students in cleaning and beautifying neighborhoods.Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted the importance of community participation in maintaining the city's beauty, stating, "People from...

Wayne State University honors top student-athletes at Golden W's event

By NW Wayne News | Apr 30, 2024

Wayne State University recently held the Golden W's event to honor its student-athletes at the Community Arts Auditorium in Detroit. The ceremony recognized eight Deans' Award winners for achieving the highest cumulative grade-point average within their respective colleges.

Mayor, Detroit ACE and Ford Foundation announce jessica Care moore as new Detroit Poet Laureate

By NW Wayne News | Apr 30, 2024

Mayor Mike Duggan, along with Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship Director Rochelle Riley and the Ford Foundation, have introduced renowned poet jessica Care moore as the new Detroit Poet Laureate. The appointment comes as a significant recognition of moore's talent and contributions to the literary world.Expressing his admiration for moore's work, Mayor Duggan stated, “jessica is a rare and gifted poet with a unique voice that has been shaped by her life experiences here in Detroit.” The Mayor emphasized the importance of celebrating the creative talent present in the city...

Wayne State secures No. 5 seed for upcoming GLIAC softball tournament

By NW Wayne News | Apr 29, 2024

Wayne State University is set to compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Softball Tournament for the fourth time in five years. The tournament was not held in 2020 due to COVID-19. Wayne State finished their season with a 9-15 record in the GLIAC, tying with Parkside but securing the No. 5 seed through tiebreakers.

Wayne State women's golf qualifies for NCAA East Regional for sixth consecutive time

By NW Wayne News | Apr 29, 2024

For the sixth consecutive time, Wayne State University's women's golf team has been selected to participate in the NCAA East Regional. The event will take place from May 6-8 at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, as announced by the NCAA on Monday. The Warriors enter the postseason as the fifth seed in their region after being ranked fourth recently.

Wayne state falls short against ferris state in gliac tennis championship

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked No. 18, narrowly missed a comeback victory against No. 25 Ferris State in the GLIAC Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon. The match ended with a close 4-3 loss at the Greater Midland Tennis Center.

Wayne State baseball splits series against Davenport with dominant win

Wayne State University's baseball team secured a decisive 12-1 victory over Davenport University on Sunday, splitting their four-game series. The Warriors, now with a record of 26-18 overall and 15-11 in the GLIAC, will conclude their regular season with a home series against Purdue Northwest.

Wayne State women's tennis secures GLIAC title; awaits NCAA regional announcement

The Wayne State University women's tennis team achieved a significant victory on Sunday, securing the GLIAC Tournament Championship with a 4-0 win over Grand Valley State. The match took place at the Greater Midland Tennis Center in Midland, Michigan.

Which former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

These former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the NW Wayne News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Wayne State splits doubleheader against Davenport

Wayne State University's baseball team split a doubleheader against Davenport University on Saturday at the Farmers Insurance Complex in Caledonia, Michigan. Wayne State secured a 5-2 victory in the first game but fell 14-12 in the second.

Wayne State women's tennis advances to GLIAC Championship after defeating Saginaw Valley

Wayne State University's women's tennis team, ranked No. 27, achieved a 4-2 victory over Saginaw Valley State in the GLIAC Tournament Semifinals held in Midland, Michigan. This win advances them to the GLIAC Tournament Championship scheduled for Sunday.

Wayne State men's tennis advances to GLIAC Championship after defeating Grand Valley

Wayne State University's men's tennis team, ranked 18th nationally, secured a 4-2 victory over the 37th-ranked Grand Valley State in the GLIAC Tournament Semifinals. The match took place on Saturday at the Greater Midland Tennis Center in Midland, Michigan. This win propels Wayne State into the championship match scheduled for Sunday.

Wayne State women conclude track season at Concordia meet