Shelby Tankersley

Aug 5, 2024 | hometownlife.com | Shelby Tankersley

Westland expected to break ground on nearly $12M park this monthWESTLAND — City officials are planning a nearly $12 million park that they hope will help spark a downtown-like environment. The park, named Nankin Square, is slated for 3.9 acres between the Westland Community Health Center, 35700 Warren Road, and the city's main fire station at 35701 Central City Parkway. The project is expected to break ground this month and be completed in September 2025.

Aug 2, 2024 | hometownlife.com | Shelby Tankersley

Enjoy a cold beer, cider at one of these metro Detroit breweriesFARMINGTON — Looking for a place to enjoy a cold one with friends? You probably don't have to look very far. Metro Detroit is full of small breweries that make their own beers, hard ciders and more. Here's a few unique places to grab a locally-made adult beverage. Heights Brewing, 23621 Farmington Road, is owned by longtime homebrewers Ryan Kavanagh and Shawn MacDonnell and opened earlier this year.

Aug 2, 2024 | hometownlife.com | Shelby Tankersley

Livonia plans major redesign of Civic Center campus over next decadeLIVONIA — In the next seven to ten years, Livonia's Civic Center campus is likely to undergo an extreme makeover. The 27-acre campus at the corner of Five Mile and Farmington roads is one of the focal points of the city's 2021 master plan and will, officials hope, eventually become a downtown.

Jul 29, 2024 | hometownlife.com | Shelby Tankersley

Here are the candidates running for Wayne County school boards in NovemberWESTLAND — Familiar faces and newcomers across Wayne County are candidates for local school boards. Board of education elections will take place this fall on the Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day. See who filed to run in your school district. Two filed to run for two open six-year terms on the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education.

Jul 29, 2024 | hometownlife.com | Shelby Tankersley

Farmington Hills police arrest suspected shooter at apartment complexFARMINGTON HILLS — Police arrested a suspected gunman after responding to a non-fatal shooting incident on Saturday, July 27. Police received a report of domestic trouble and responded to The Retreat at Hills, 27517 Gateway Drive East, around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, according to a release from the Farmington Hills Police Department. Officers learned in transit that a male had been shot and a male suspect had fled the scene.