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… Read More...
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… Read More...
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. Read More...
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,… Read More...
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… Read More...
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. … Read More...
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… Read More...
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… Read More...
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… Read More...
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… Read More...
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… Read More...
Downriver Linked Greenways
Major trail traverses from I275 and Sibley thru Lower Huron, Willow, Oakwood Metropark thru the City of Flat Rock to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The… Read More...