Hometown Hero

Semper Fidelis The Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) means a lot to Marines. The concern for…

The Friends of the Detroit River (FDR) is a group dedicated to the restoration of the Detroit River through…

Where There’s Hope, There’s Dr. Greear What kind of a vehicle does a dog drive?  A K9 Caddy! And Dr. Lucretia…

Woodhaven resident Rebecca Rose is an exceptional example of how to take a difficult (childhood) situation and…

It’s easy to take for granted the role of first responders.  How often do we hear sirens and see their flashing…

Downriver History Compiled by Local Man By Bethany Newton We have a different spin on this month’s Hometown…

A Mayor on the Move By Bethany Newton Mayor of Woodhaven, Patricia Odette, is a pretty hard woman to reach…

Downriver Gym Helping Veterans Through Physical Activity, Peer Support and Connection By: Bethany Newton Over…

Wayne State Student Helping to Make Peace in Detroit By: Bethany Newton When you’re a 19-year-old only in…

By Bethany Newton When Downriver native Jake Weller of Southgate heard the news of Hurricane Harvey and the…

Downriver's One Stop Shop for Information By Bethany Newton Supporting local businesses was the…

Local Dentist Gives Back to Community By: Bethany Newton Trenton resident and local hometown hero, Dr. Noel…

What do Aerosmith and the Boat Races Have in Common? By:  Bethany Newton Moe O’Shaughnessy!…