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George H.W. Bush Downriver Residency By Bethany Newton Grosse Ile used to be home to a Naval Air Station Base that former President George H.W. Bush was once stationed at. The base opened in 1927 and operated until 1969. During the…

Laurie Pawlaczyk is our Recipe Contributor offering healthy and fun dishes that are adaptable to your choice of food genre. You can find Laurie's recipes on our Recipe Page.

Kevin's contributions are found on some of our history pages, and you can read more here.

Downriver History Compiled by Local Man By Bethany Newton We have a different spin on this month’s Hometown Hero.  This historical hero has a true commitment and passion for the Downriver community, especially to preserve the rich…

Business is Booming in Bustling Woodhaven By Bethany Newton If you couldn’t tell by just the traffic on West and Allen Rd, Woodhaven has become a bustling center for residents and tourists alike. With recreational spaces, restaurants…

If you're looking to go out and explore some nature, look no further than your backyard! Downriver has plenty of nature preserves and metro parks for residents to tour and relax in.

Notable People From Downriver STEVE AVERY, former MLB pitcher, Trenton, MI JOE C., rapper and groupie for Kid Rock, Taylor, MI LLOYD CARR, former U of M football coach, Riverview, MI ARCHIE CLARK, former NBA guard,…

Columbia Steamer (Boblo Boat) LOCATION:  Currently in New York State INDUCTION:  1979 NOTES:  Moved from its port outside River Rouge in the autumn of 2015. St. James Episcopal Church LOCATION:  Grosse Ile Township…

ALL-METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY All Metal Products Company, popularly known as Wyandotte Toys, was founded in 1920.  They produced inexpensive pressed metal toys under the Wyandottebrand name.  Specializing initially in pop guns, water…

Downriver has always been a mecca for mom-and-pop restaurants. Many "big-box" stores and restaurants have also called Downriver their home. For whatever reasons, these establishments have left the area or the entire commercial market but…

A Mayor on the Move By Bethany Newton Mayor of Woodhaven, Patricia Odette, is a pretty hard woman to reach these days. Between being a chiropractor for people and animals, running a massive coat drive for almost 800 underprivileged…

Exciting things are happening in Ecorse! By Bethany Newton Although Ecorse has steadily been improving the community, such as their infrastructure and technology for years, a brand new vision is making this small town of around…

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