Police Department Getting New Cruisers

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

Five 2011 Ford Crown Victorias are being added to the Police Department’s fleet.

The City Council unanimously approved the purchase Tuesday. The cruisers will be purchased with drug-forfeiture funds.

Dean Tamsen, the city’s public safety director, said he requested approval for the upgrades because the current [...]

Jags Football Preview

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

It’s been a couple seasons since Allen Park has been on the football radar, but this fall the Jaguars look ready to make some noise.

After winning eight games or more for 15 years straight, the Jaguars finished with eight wins the past two seasons combined.

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Football preview: Downriver League

Football preview: Downriver League | freep.com | Detroit Free Press.

Big number: 1,092 — When border rivals Allen Park and Southgate meet on Sept. 24, the number of days since Allen Park has beaten the Titans. The Jaguars had never lost consecutive games to Southgate prior to last year.

Coaches’ poll: 1. Southgate Anderson, [...]

DDA to Make Improvements for Pedestrians

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

The Downtown Development Authority is taking another step toward an improved business district and pedestrian-friendly community.

Philomene Boulevard, a one-way street between Allen Road and Roosevelt Avenue, will be converted to a two-way traffic flow. One-way traffic on Philomene will continue as is between Park Avenue [...]

Michael Jackson impersonator to stand trial in sex case

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

A 22-year-old man has been bound over for trial after being charged with 12 counts of sexual misconduct with a juvenile.

Resident Ricardo West is charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a sentence of 25 years to life in prison; three [...]

State OKs tax credits

State OKs $10.1 million in tax credits for 6 Southeast Michigan companies – Detroit News and Information – Crain’s Detroit Business.

Link Manufacturing Inc., doing business as Link Engineering Co. will be creating a new manufacturing facility in Dearborn.

The Plymouth-based company designs and manufactures precision test equipment and provides comprehensive testing services for a [...]

Firefighters Return to Work

The nine firefighters who were laid off Monday have returned to work.

City Administrator Eric Waidelich said an agreement between the city and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1410 was signed. Through concessions, the nine firefighters were brought back.

The Fire Department conceded about $800,000 out of its $3.3 million budget, with concessions in [...]