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2006:

July | August | September | October | November | December |

2007:

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |

2008:

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October |

July 2006 | Top

06: Cab driver found dead in vehicle
06: Perfect grades were easy for valedictorian
06: Commission incumbent seeks 15th term
06: Candidate promises outspoken advocacy
06: Man charged after nail gun assault
06: Fireworks calls keep police busy
06: Schools name new special service director
13: Enrollment levels first on board agenda
13: Diamond Rio shoots into city
13: Home sale figures sought
13: Reeves stresses ground-level advocacy for District 5
13: Experience, skills drive campaign for Senate
13: Pair found guilty in stabbing death
13: 1 killed, 1 injured in crash
13: Organizers gear up for Summerfest
20: Mayor: Pension flap is unfounded
20: Crouch Block Club looks for recruits
20: Safety staff analyzed
20: Newcomer brings fresh ideas
20: Parks meetings scheduled
20: Former rep banks on experience
20: School scores improve
20: Bingo fundraiser to aid shelter construction
27: Schools strive to improve test scores
27: Water leak study gets OK

August 2006 | Top

03: Energy upgrades to cost $6 million
03: Incumbents, challengers to face off Aug. 8
03: 2 men arrested in cab driver’s death
03: Schools opt for limited ‘choice’ plan
03: Challengers confident about success and voter response
03: Many beat the heat at new center
10: Voters choose incumbent, newcomer
10: Elderly, disabled can defer taxes this year
10: City sticks with Senior Alliance plan
10: Experience wins city voters’ favor
10: Housing request rejected
10: 2 children injured in traffic accidents
10: Man dies in cell at Inkster Police lock-up
10: Pinnacle project near airport will bring jobs to area
10: Argument with cousin fuels shooting
10: Body could be missing Detroiter
17: Unions question officials’ pay raises
17: City, unions come closer on pensions
17: Housing vote could prompt council recall
17: Drive-by shooting injures man, suspects sought
17: Body is missing Detroiter
17: Busing, choice viewed favorably
17: Council OKs liquor license transfer
17: County program provides school supplies for students
24: Prototype maker expands in city
24: Housing funds in limbo
24: Man bound over in cab driver’s death
24: Boy, 16, found with gun, threatens officer’s life
24: A year later, EQ chemical plant debate still burns
24: Officials mull lessons from EQ explosion
24: Cities decry EDS-Sunoco settlement
24: Wayne, Romulus almost done with fire reimbursement procedures
24: Students will get college credit
24: Wage disparity slows city hirings
31: Tooling company gets tax abatement
31: High school fails on report card
31: Council debates building viability
31: Blood drive pits officers against EMS personnel
31: 3 of 4 schools miss state marks
31: Governor approves Inkster charter
31: Fire fighters help fund burn camp
31: 18-year-old Redford man accused of rape

September 2006 | Top

07: Adult clubs sue over fee
07: City chooses new fire chief
07: Charter gets three chances with voters
07: Senator sponsors ‘Good Samaritan’ immunity bill
07: City will demolish McNair School
07: City asks for water use study
07: Goddard Road will be repaired
07: Residents await city festival
14: City to establish new code bureau
14: Public housing loan meeting is planned
14: Spring date set for move to new city hall building
14: Fire union underwrites Fishing Derby costs
14: 9-11 memories shared by council
14: Teacher call backs are few
14: Wilson House to be moved, renovated
14: Developer drops bid to repair service station
21: Festival brings numerous delights
21: Event nets $2,500 toward animal shelter
21: Police contracts up in air
21: Program teaches philanthropy to kids
21: Grant could be used for college
21: Councilman’s comment causes stir
21: Officer dodges bullet, suspect still sought
21: New chief stresses training, advanced services
21: Tax funds may help fund school demolition
28: Re-zoning called ‘unfair’
28: Suspect may be hiding in Romulus
28: Councilman says remarks misunderstood
28: ‘Cold cases’ are topic of seminar
28: Romulus named 3rd in growth
28: 60 win state college scholarships
28: Firefighters victorious in blood ‘battle’

October 2006 | Top

05: Woman found dead in car
05: Count day reveals gains, losses
05: Seniors looking for more support
05: Public housing plan still languishes
05: Students will face new challenge
05: Count shows stability for Romulus schools
12: Schools win yearly progress appeal
12: Lions’ safety arrested in Inkster
12: District, teachers approve labor contract
12: Teen court comes to Romulus
19: Disputes abound in charter debate
19: Commission members propose debate
19: Many still in need of warm coats this winter
19: Study shows population increases
19: Schools report on grant progress
26: Panel debates charter
26: City hires new fiscal manager
26: Housing commissioners seek private funds
26: Man caught on tape in burglary is charged
26: Fiscal concerns prompt school energy plans
26: Proposal could net $1 million
26: Recreation center, shelter plans moving forward
26: City names new senior services director

November 2006 | Top

02: Election will decide local, state issues
02: Charter dispute rages on
02: Man shot five times, survives
02: Allen Park woman charged with injuring man
02: Voter turnout expected to be high next week
02: No same sex schools as of yet
02: Men arrested after robbery, trip
02: Senator leans on ideas and experience
02: State offers help with heating costs
09: Inkster charter fails; Constan and Hunter elected
09: Incumbents reign supreme on Election Day
09: Incumbents reign supreme on Election Day
09: Leak at well angers officials
09: Manufacturer gets $2.6 million loan
09: Police probe two murders
16: Fire contract signed
16: Charter failure fallout continues
16: Judge defends proposed charter position
16: Charities need support during holidays, winter
16: Casino project means jobs
16: Schools may lose some students
16: Men sought in robbery of woman
16: Police having trouble finding suspect’s true identity
16: Westland men sought in Romulus crime
22: Belleville EQ gets toxic fluid materials
22: City braces for possible state cuts
22: Recreation name up for debate
22: City awaits possible cuts
22: Man charged in fatal shooting
22: City looks for federal funds for seniors
22: New recreation building construction moving ahead
30: Sales slow at condo complex
30: Parolee accused of killing aunt
30: City wants to meet with boards
30: Inkster schools signs deal with theater
30: Arbitrator rules on expired police contract
30: Shelter will take shape in 2007
30: Officials worry about block grant cuts
30: Parent’s death prompts son to arrange ‘Lymphomathon’

December 2006 | Top

07: Residents afflicted by high unemployment
07: City brings back fire marshall
07: Shooting death was accidental
07: Court administrator will get raise
07: EDS departure stirs residents, officials
07: Employment still struggle for Romulus
07: Election costs less than expected
07: Boosters seek funds for band uniforms
07: High school program helps students cope with daily stress
14: Workers continue holiday giving
14: Bureau finances doubted
14: Belleville man found fatally shot
14: Man will face trial in aunt’s death
14: City pushes for casino approvals
14: Suspects could close decades-old juvenile sex cases
14: Aide puts lifesaving skills to work
21: Wayne resident sought in murder of Inkster man
21: Cable bill could cost revenue
21: Cops continue working murder case
21: Labor contract is close
21: Cable bill could cost city revenue from fees
21: Man’s best friend may be perfect holiday gift
21: Task force distributes coats to Inkster residents
28: Keyes is ‘Newsmaker of the Year’
28: 2006 meant big wins, losses for city
28: Schools endure tough year
28: Matteson is Newsmaker of the Year
28: Development on upswing for the year
28: Homicide rates down for 2006
28: Poetry comes to Inkster

January 2007 | Top

04: Officials oppose cable change
04: Firm builds new homes, lot by lot
04: Man killed on New Year’s Day
04: Inkster Police Department remembers volunteer
04: Mayor prepares annual speech
04: Fur flies in city dispute with kennel
04: Taxes, development top 2007 city council goals
04: Arbitrator’s ruling settles police contract with city
11: Officials’ attitude ‘hopeful’
11: Council approves special site plan
11: King day has some new features
11: Goodbye Inkster, hello D.C.
11: Union contract is still uncertain
11: 3 survive gunshot wounds
11: 2 fires are result of arson, police say
11: Housing group looks for new applicants
18: Development, progress stressed in speech
18: Woman hopes publicity leads to return of dog
18: Pensions may pay well fees
18: Mayor, judge spar over investigation
18: Audit shows surplus
18: Police apprehend video store robber
18: Arrest could lead to answers in unresolved murder
18: City seeks court audit records
18: Romulus remembers the dream
25: Test scores show steady gains for students
25: District braces for state cuts
25: City explores minor league baseball park
25: Schools to expand choice program to lure students
25: Students head to D.C. conference
25: Scores show progress, shortfalls
25: Judge probe could take 2 years
25: Cuts could bring stress to schools
25: Man dies in fire, foul play is not suspected by police
25: Shooting suspect in out-of-state jail

February 2007 | Top

01: 456 take auto buyouts
01: Tax assessments will jump amid bad economy
01: Basham: City doesn’t need smoke
01: City hopes committees mean action
01: Discrimination lawsuit set for Feb. 6
01: Charges are unlikely for driver who struck man
01: Poetry event offers outlet for students
01: Robotics team readies for contests
01: Unemployment benefit reports to be issued this week
08: Man apprehended after chase
08: Home project symbolizes sluggish market
08: Design on shelter will begin
08: State committees can give cities clout
08: School election deadline looms Feb. 13
08: Trial begins in race bias lawsuit
08: School election looms
08: School audit presentation to come
08: Debutante ball will showcase young women’s talents
15: Schools get ready to ‘Gear-Up’
15: Budget process imminent
15: 3 to vie for Romulus school board post
15: Hunting fees debated at meeting
15: Race bias case goes to jurors
15: Deputy retires amid court flap
15: 2 seek open school board seats
15: Increasing tax rate could cause more bill disputes
22: Cop wins $250,000 verdict
22: City loses another treasurer
22: Wick is a ‘Blue Ribbon’ school
22: Grant pays for education extras
22: Councilwoman seeks mayoral spot
22: Dinner raised $2,500
22: Future of waste wells unknown

March 2007 | Top

01: Audit shows healthy fund balance
01: Casino hearing scheduled
01: Schools: Students need to take tests
01: Romulus was considered for plant facility
01: State study planned for Michigan Avenue
01: Crime is down, but cost exceeds budget
01: Police contract is uncertain
01: Donated van gives seniors a lift
01: Wayne County Sheriff arrests 2 accused of preying on juveniles
08: City looks at shared services
08: Robotics team is gearing up to win
08: Baseball park plan is not quite ‘long gone’
08: Group seeks outstanding volunteers
08: Code bureau begins in May
08: Businesses look for action, support
08: City explores hiring lobbyist for direction, advice
08: Group looks for resources beyond federal funds
15: No friction at casino meeting
15: Romulus could be a biodiesel refining site
15: Council questions biodiesel plan
15: Local educator is 2007 Teacher of the Year
15: Assessment should clarify vision of city
15: Dancers’ fees cut by court
15: 41 buildings could be demolished
15: Police break up dog fight, seize $3,000 cash
15: Commissioner upset about appointment
15: Police apprehend suspect in murder
22: Band teacher remembers the high notes
22: School board gives superintendent high marks
22: Biodiesel plan expected soon
22: Romulus schools may cut $2 million
22: Safety mascot visits Cory Elementary School
22: 3 seek 2 open seats on Westwood school board
22: Westwood schools seeking renewal of sinking fund millage
22: Local women honored for community service
22: Speech stresses development, progress
22: Romulus school board ponders closures, cuts
29: Wells fined $74,000 by agency
29: Plan: City could lose $64,000
29: Schools table cuts, for now
29: Schools to lose money if budget is approved
29: City could lose money under Senate plan
29: Meeting will address airport noise issues
29: First man goes on trial in shooting death
29: Juror’s race prompts appeal in court case
29: Auto thefts reduced in city
30: Officer suspended after off-duty weapon discharge

April 2007 | Top

05: Candidate stresses accountability to city residents
05: Detroit police officer charged for assaulting husband
05: Injection well wars continue to rage on
05: Community shocked by drive-by shooting
05: Districts prepare for fiscal hit
05: Westwood teachers likely to face layoffs
05: Man apprehended for fatal beating
05: Health center caters to area uninsured
05: 3 city council candidates emerge
05: Dancers’ fee is still in limbo
12: ‘Whether’ delays ballpark negotiations
12: Downtown programs debated
12: City schedules annual ‘Clean Sweep Day’
12: Book sale helps library with discretionary purchases
12: Fire engulfs auto salvage business
12: Man convicted of 1st degree murder
12: Schools hope meetings create tax support
12: Man takes plea for fatally shooting cab driver
12: Man shot, expected to survive wounds
12: Local Tuskegee Airman awarded gold medal
19: Budget to be debated on May 7
19: Hearing delayed in shooting
19: Agency may revoke well permits
19: Candidate says experience matters on school board
19: Inspection fees prompt verbal spat
19: Officers vow more involvement in politics
19: New city hall slated to open next Monday
19: Cause is unknown for salvage yard fire
19: Barth Elementary School wins honors from state educators
26: Experience propels candidate into board race
26: Layoff plan to be revisited
26: Sex offender gets 3 life terms
26: Walk strolls into Cory Elementary School
26: Crout hopes financial savvy means victory on May 8
26: GM helps students assess water
26: Zoning could lur