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2 weeks ago | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
Next week, Mexican communities in Metro Detroit will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war. In the United States, the day celebrates Mexican culture and heritage, complete with food, music, and dancing. Celebrations will take place throughout the weekend of May 3 and 4, but the official day of festivity will fall on Monday, May 5.
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3 weeks ago | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
There are likely people in our community who can recall having been taught by Mrs. Weslyn A. Bennett in the Inkster School District. Bennett, who moved to Inkster with her husband in 1943, had obtained her teaching certification from Stowe Teachers College and taught in Inkster Schools, later earning both a bachelor's and master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. A well-loved and respected educator, Bennett retired in 1976.
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1 month ago | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
April 1 kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and here in Michigan, law enforcement agencies across the state are stepping up enforcement of Michigan's Hands-Free Driving Law, which took effect in June 2023 when Governor Whitmer signed House Bills 4250, 4251, and 4252.
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2 months ago | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
The Captain Nemo's franchise of sub shops has added another location in Wayne County at the corner of Van Born and Inkster Roads. The newest location sits at the intersection of the cities of Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Taylor, and Westland. Owner and operator of LE Captain Nemo's Lloyd Daniels says the choice of location was easy.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
Henry Ford College in Dearborn is offering astronomy enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the universe through free Hammond Planetarium shows. Henry Ford College (HFC) will present 10 free shows at the Hammond Planetarium in the Science Building on its main campus through June 18. The shows will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on selected Wednesday and Friday evenings and will introduce star gazers to seasonal nighttime skies and will cover topics such as space and time and the summer solstice.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop and Café in Livonia celebrated the five year anniversary of the shop's Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 14. The coffee shop is the first business venture of Mi Work Matters, a non-profit organization that advocates for employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). In Michigan, the current employment rate for adults with developmental disabilities is less than 20 percent.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
When it comes to macaroni and cheese, there are probably as many ways to make it as there are seeds on a strawberry. I found this recipe about 30 years ago and recall making a pan of it for a church potluck. It was so well-liked, all I brought home was an empty casserole dish. This recipe makes enough mac and chees to fill a 9 by 13-inch glass casserole dish and will feed four to five people. It also reheats nicely in the oven as leftovers.
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
Many of us may be able to recall back to our youth when an older individual said or did something to us that impacted the course of our life in a positive way. The Big Brothers movement was founded more than 100 years ago in New York with the goal of steering young men out of New York City's legal system and courtrooms. Today, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) operates in all 50 states and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is carrying on that mission for youth in our area.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
A Storybook Trail debuted last week in Wayne's Attwood Park. Developed through a collaboration between Wayne RESA, the city of Wayne, and the Wayne Public Library, the Storybook Trail provides an opportunity for families to promote literacy, imagination, and thoughtful discussion. Wayne Public Library Directory Jody Wolak explains, "The Storybook Trail is a great way for children and adults to enjoy reading, learning, and being outdoors at the same time.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
telegramnews.net | Renee Summers
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) urge residents to protect their families by taking preventative measures against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as the weather turns colder and many will be relying on home heating sources of all varieties. Carbon monoxide is known as the "Invisible killer," as you cannot see, smell, or taste it, but it can be deadly when you breathe it in.
