20th District's Judge Turfe announces re-election campaign

6 February 2012, 5:08 am

DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Judge David Turfe has announced his intent to seek re-election to the 20th District Court bench.... Read More »

State struggles for more control over private, charity poker rooms

5 February 2012, 10:36 pm

Gambling licenses for poker rooms doubled in a year. Revenue jumped from $13 million to $166 million in three years. The number of rooms ballooned to'2. Enough, says the state.... Read More »

Behind the Scenes at 'Simply Suzanne'

2 February 2012, 11:06 am

The business woman known as, "Simply Suzanne" is growing her granola company statewide in Michigan and nationally from a super secret recipe.... Read More »

Mike Kelley, Influential Artist And Detroit Native, Dies

2 February 2012, 8:42 am

Kelley earned a bachelor's of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1976, and won his first National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in 1985. His works are included in collections ranging from the Guggenheim and Carnegie Museum to the Detroit Institute of Arts.... Read More »

Technology projects increasing in popularity; virtual lab, printing kiosks seeing more use

30 January 2012, 5:26 am

Two of the Office of Information Technology’s largest projects this academic year are beginning to grow in popularity, according to the January OIT update. One project, the virtual lab, can be downloaded to the computer of any Central Michigan University student, allowing them to access the softwa... Read More »

From 278 to 140: Weight loss is woman's health gain

29 January 2012, 5:11 am

Lori Ward of Westland weighed 278 pounds before having surgery almost four years ago at the Michigan Bariatric Institute affiliated with St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia.... Read More »

Terranella sparks Warriors' win

26 January 2012, 4:23 am

Amanda Terranella loomed large Tuesday night, leading Lutheran High Westland to a 50-32 Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Red Division girls basketball win over visiting Sterling Heights Parkway Christian.... Read More »

Delectable and delicious: In-cinema dining continues to grow

25 January 2012, 2:22 pm

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Film Journal International continues its annual report on new cinemas by highlighting a selection of choices where moviegoers can take their sweethearts (or anyone) for a special night out.... Read More »

GIRLS HOOPS: Terranella sparks Warriors' win

25 January 2012, 3:55 am

Amanda Terranella loomed large Tuesday night, leading Lutheran High Westland to a 50-32 Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Red Division girls basketball win over visiting Sterling Heights Parkway Christian.... Read More »

Westland publisher awarded arts grant

8 January 2012, 4:00 am

A Westland-based publisher has received a $4,500 grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs.... Read More »