Sophia Lada

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Three-day project to close roads in Brownstown, Rockwood

3 days ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

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Fire caused by Chromebook at Grosse Ile High School

4 days ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

A small fire occurred from a Chromebook device at Grosse Ile High School May 8. The Grosse Ile Township Police Department responded to the fire May 8. Upon their arrival, they were greeted by school administrators who directed them to a desk and Chromebook, both of which had visible burn damage. The area was evacuated as a precaution and multiple fire departments including Grosse Ile, Trenton and Riverview assessed the scene and evaluated students and staff.
Three businesses, one roof: Wyandotte’s newest spot for custom items

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

When Stephaine Rife’s brother approached her about opening a storefront for her design business, Mitten and Lakes Design, she just simply couldn’t afford it. She wanted it so badly, but the money was just more than she could do at the time. So, her brother suggested she find a way to split the cost with one or two other people. She reached out to Mike Hall, who she knew from a previous job, and his wife, Charlene Hall, both of whom also run custom design businesses and could use the space.
Southgate school proposals approved, incumbent left off Wyandotte City Council

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

Southgate and Wyandotte voters took to the polls yesterday, ultimately deciding to approve all three Southgate Community Schools' proposals and to re-elect the majority, but not all, of the Wyandotte City Council. Originally Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM EDT
Allen Park students try intoxicated driving simulator ahead of prom

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

On a recent day, Allen Park High School seniors stood in a long line outside, each waiting their turn to try out a simulator that shows them what it’s like to drive while distracted, drunk or drugged. The simulator is from the Arrive Alive Tour, which came to Allen Park High School for the second […] Originally Published: May 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM EDT
‘She was a ray of sunshine’: Allen Park woman, 20, remembered after fatal crash

2 weeks ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

Amazon is not planning to show added tariff costs next to its online product listings
Dearborn resident wins speech contest, moves to regional quarterfinals

2 weeks ago | pressandguide.com | Sophia Lada

Nagham Alsamari is a Dearborn resident and is also the founder of Imkan Leadership Development. Recently, though, she became the first-place winner of the District 28 Toastmasters International Speech Contest. Originally Published: April 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM EDT
Flat Rock National Day of Prayer event location changed

2 weeks ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

An observance of the National Day of Prayer is taking place May 1 at the Flat Rock Recreation Center, located at 1 Maguire Street. The location of the event was previously going to be at Community Park in Flat Rock but was changed due to the weather forecast. The event starts at 3 p.m. and will include hymns and prayers. Flat Rock Mayor Steve Beller said Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell will both be at the event. He added there will be about 25 churches in attendance.
Ecorse schools to offer aviation pilot program for high schoolers

2 weeks ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

Ecorse Public Schools is launching its 2025-26 fall Career and Technical Education (CTE) Aviation Pilot Program in collaboration with the Greater Detroit Consortia (Aviation and Aeronautics Initiative), exclusively for incoming ninth grade students. This offering comes as a result of the growing demand for skilled professionals in the air transportation industry, according to a press release from the district.
Southgate’s new middle school option to offer International Baccalaureate (IB) program

2 weeks ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

Students will enroll in Southgate’s Davidson Middle Academy for the first time in fall of 2025. The school will welcome up to 100 sixth and seventh graders to embark on a difficult-but-rewarding educational journey through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Jessica Garcia, who will be the principal at the school, said the district first started with the IB program three years ago at North Pointe Elementary through the primary years part of the program.