Chase Keathley leads Taylor Truman to victory on mound, at plate | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Allen Park Cabrini 7-13, Royal Oak Shrine 0-1: In the first game, Mike Lollo went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and Trevor Hicks pitched his third consecutive shutout, striking out 11 for Cabrini (9-3, 4-0 CD Catholic League). In the second game, Greg Sombati allowed two hits and struck out eight while going 3-for-4 with three [...]

Downriver Wastewater Utility Authority

The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority is now a legal entity.

Twelve communities have approved the articles of incorporation for the utility authority. The legal documents will be published and filed with the state as required by law.

The communities are Allen Park, Belleville, Brownstown Township, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, River Rouge, Riverview, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Van [...]

Allen Park Plans Third Thursday events

The News Herald: Breaking news coverage for Southgate, MI. ALLEN PARK –– Retailers and residents near the downtown business district might see a horse and carriage pass by their windows if a Downtown Development Authority proposal is approved by the city.

The DDA board approved a resolution Thursday to bring Ann Arbor Carriage to the [...]

Board of Ethics considering conflict-of-interest policy for city boards, commissions

ALLEN PARK –– The Board of Ethics is considering a conflict-of-interest policy that could apply to all of the city’s boards and commissions.

On Friday, the board met to discuss an advisory opinion requested by the Downtown Development Authority.

“It is the ability of the board to make a recommendation for all boards and commissions,” [...]

Former Allen Park track coach dies

The News Herald: Breaking news coverage for Southgate, MI.

Former Allen Park girls’ track and field coach Doug “Alfie” Grafton died Friday morning in his home. Grafton was 48 and the cause of his death is unknown. A 21-year custodian at Arno Elementary School in Allen Park, he was scheduled to receive the city’s Community [...]

Melvindale store stabbing suspect turns himself in | detnews.com | The Detroit News

A 52-year-old man was arrested Sunday in connection with the stabbing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery.

Police said a man entered the store Sunday in the 24000 block of Outer Drive about 2:30 p.m., stabbed the clerk once and fled on a bicycle with more than $100.

The clerk was treated at [...]

Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard over Cabrini in Finals

After winning its first two games by a combined score of 32-1 and needing only three innings in each, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard (11-0) needed to hold on for a 5-4 win over Catholic League rival Allen Park Cabrini in the championship game. Tied at three in the top of the sixth, Justin Goike [...]