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Business is Booming in Bustling Woodhaven By Bethany NewtonIf you couldn’t tell by just the traffic on West and Allen Rd, Woodhaven has become a bustling center for residents and tourists…
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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.
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Notable People From DownriverSTEVE AVERY, former MLB pitcher, Trenton, MI JOE C., rapper and groupie for Kid Rock, Taylor, MI LLOYD CARR, former U of M football coach,…
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Thanks to Downriver History for the contribution to this post.Columbia Steamer (Boblo Boat)LOCATION:  Currently in New York State INDUCTION:  1979 NOTES:  Moved from its port outside…
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ALL-METAL PRODUCTS COMPANYAll Metal Products Company, popularly known as Wyandotte Toys, was founded in 1920.  They produced inexpensive pressed metal toys under the Wyandottebrand name. …
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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…
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A Mayor on the Move By Bethany NewtonMayor 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…
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Exciting things are happening in Ecorse! By Bethany NewtonAlthough Ecorse has steadily been improving the community, such as their infrastructure and technology for years, a brand new vision is…
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Mission Statement The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber (SWCRC) is a vibrant, dynamic organization of nearly 1,000 members representing more than 20,000 employees in the 21 communities that…
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By Bethany Newton For five years now, the City of Trenton has dedicated resources and grant money to the finishing of a trail. This trail is anything but ordinary though, as it connects the Grosse…
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