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Former Teenage Taylor Resident Looks After The Homeless By: Bethany Newton It was just a normal night about three years ago, when then ten-year-old Rudy Washington IV was shown a seemingly harmless Facebook post by his mother which…

By Bethany Newton When Downriver native Jake Weller of Southgate heard the news of Hurricane Harvey and the devastation unleashed on the city of Houston, he knew he had to do something to help.  At the time, however, he felt helpless as…

Celebrating 30 Years of Making Downriver Beautiful!  By Bethany Newton Traffic Jam Boutique has been a prominent fashion stop in the Downriver community for three decades.  From high school girls buying their homecoming and prom dresses…

Happy Birthday Ecorse! By: Bethany Newton For a city that has not always been recognized as a viable and active part of the Downriver community, Ecorse is now stepping up its game, starting with a huge celebration of its 319 years of…

Downriver Veteran Gives Up Her Time and Living Room for Veterans in Need By: Bethany Newton Rose Ann Rudisill was only 16 when she was kicked out of her home and moved to the other side of the country by herself. After a series of…

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Lakes of Taylor Golf Club 25505 Northline Road Taylor, MI 48180 Phone: 734-287-2100 Fax: 734-374-8758 Riverview Highlands Golf Course 15015 Sibley Rd Riverview, MI 48193 Phone: (734) 479-2266 Wyandotte Shores Golf…

Downriver's One Stop Shop for Information By Bethany Newton Supporting local businesses was the original dream of the Facebook page Downriver and Friends, but now it has grown to encompass 52,531 members who everyday help each…

About Project Second Chance Monroe Project Second Chance Monroe was founded in Fall 2008 by program director Marji McIntyre. This team effort includes various dog rescues, the Monroe County Youth Center, Pets for Vets, and other…