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PHOTOS: Birmingham Seaholm girls soccer vs. Birmingham Groves

1 day ago | hometownlife.com | Brandon Folsom

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PHOTOS: Walled Lake Western baseball vs. Walled Lake Central

3 days ago | hometownlife.com | Brandon Folsom

PHOTOS: Walled Lake Western baseball vs. Walled Lake Central Brandon FolsomWalled Lake Central's Jack Shaw pitches during a Lakes Valley Conference baseball game on Monday, April 21, 2025. Brandon Folsom/Hometown LifeWalled Lake Central's Parker Stasak races to first base during a Lakes Valley Conference baseball game on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Livonia Stevenson softball has hit more home runs than it has held outdoor practices

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Brandon Folsom

Ella Stoops and Brinley Eckerman each smashed home runs as the Spartans beat rival Franklin, 17-2. Wednesday's 17-2 win at rival Livonia Franklin saw the Livonia Stevenson softball team hit as many home runs as it has held outdoor practices this spring. Two.
How Plymouth Christian Academy girls soccer's all-state goalie is scoring goals

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Brandon Folsom

After being named an all-state goalie last season, Mary Michalak is now playing in the field for the third-ranked Eagles. The Plymouth Christian Academy girls soccer team has named sophomore Mary Michalak one of its captains. Which is warranted, considering what she's sacrificed to ensure the third-ranked Eagles enjoy success this spring.
Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for April 15, 2025

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Tanya Wildt

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Lyon Township planners reject rezoning for restaurant, retail near Blake's Orchard

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Susan Bromley

Lyon Township Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of Triumph Building's rezoning request for a commercial development. Residents voiced concerns about increased traffic and loss of green space, preferring the area remain residential as per the master plan. The developer, Triumph Building, planned a drive-thru restaurant, mini market, and retail building but has postponed bringing the matter to the township board.
Plymouth softball wants to win districts 1 year after rebuilding season

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Brandon Folsom

A year old, a year more experienced, the Wildcats want to upset a tough field and win a district. One year removed from a rebuilding season, the Plymouth softball team isn't backing down from anyone. The Wildcats took their lumps but showed tremendous growth a year ago, all while learning under first-year coach Chris McAvoy, relying on rookie pitcher Skylar Wiel and getting leadership from juniors Hannah Simko, Emma McAvoy and Natalie McCall, their three All-Kensington Lakes Activities selections.
PHOTOS: Westland John Glenn softball vs. Plymouth

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Brandon Folsom

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How to buy new Paige Bueckers Dallas Wings jersey, No. 1 WNBA draft pick jersey

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Dylan Reffe

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Westland parents plead guilty to safe storage law violation in death of 5-year-old son

1 week ago | hometownlife.com | Susan Bromley

Heather LeBlanc and Timithy Gravel both pleaded guilty to violating safe storage laws resulting in the death of their 5-year-old son. The child fatally shot himself with an unsecured firearm in his Westland home last November. Update: This story has been updated to add new information regarding a plea agreement between both parents and the prosecutor.