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Hometown Hero
Downriver Veteran Making a Difference – Hometown…
Semper Fidelis
The Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) means a lot to Marines. The concern for…
Hometown Hero & Local Environmentalists: Friends…
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
Where There’s Hope, There’s Dr. Greear
What kind of a vehicle does a dog drive? A K9 Caddy! And Dr. Lucretia…
Woodhaven Woman Adopts Unique Dog
Woodhaven resident Rebecca Rose is an exceptional example of how to take a difficult (childhood) situation and…
Trenton Police Officers Save The Day — Twice!
It’s easy to take for granted the role of first responders. How often do we hear sirens and see their flashing…
Kevin Harrison – Hometown Hero
Downriver History Compiled by Local Man
By Bethany Newton
We have a different spin on this month’s Hometown…
Mayor Patricia Odette – Hometown Hero
A Mayor on the Move
By Bethany Newton
Mayor of Woodhaven, Patricia Odette, is a pretty hard woman to reach…
Victory Gym VHC – Downriver Hometown Hero
Downriver Gym Helping Veterans Through Physical Activity, Peer Support and Connection
By: Bethany Newton
Over…
Devankar Mukhi – Downriver Hometown Hero
Wayne State Student Helping to Make Peace in Detroit
By: Bethany Newton
When you’re a 19-year-old only in…
Southgate Veteran Saves Lives During Recent Hurricanes
By Bethany Newton
When Downriver native Jake Weller of Southgate heard the news of Hurricane Harvey and the…
Downriver and Friends – Hometown Hero
Downriver's One Stop Shop for Information
By Bethany Newton
Supporting local businesses was the…
Dr. Noel Jackson – Downriver Hometown Hero
Local Dentist Gives Back to Community
By: Bethany Newton
Trenton resident and local hometown hero, Dr. Noel…
Moe O’Shaughnessy – Downriver Hometown Hero
What do Aerosmith and the Boat Races Have in Common?
By: Bethany Newton
Moe O’Shaughnessy!…