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4 hrs ago | Hometown Life

Livonia City Council officially endorses annexation proposal

The Livonia City Council passed a special resolution Monday endorsing the annexation of a plot of Northville Township land, but the number of people willing to speak out against the move continues to grow.

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Related Topix: Madison Heights, MI, Northville, MI

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Westland Observer

Patience pays off with trio's arrest for armed robbery

Patience by police has resulted in three men being charged with multiple felonies in connection with an armed robbery at a Garden City home in February.

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Related Topix: Redford, MI, Garden City, MI, Westland, MI

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Hometown Life

Livonia City Council officially endorses annexation proposal

The Livonia City Council passed a special resolution Monday endorsing the annexation of a plot of Northville Township land, but the number of people willing to speak out against the move continues to grow.

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Related Topix: Madison Heights, MI, Northville, MI

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Westland Observer

Commission approves Livonia Mall plans

After withholding a few details, the Livonia Planning Commission approved plans Tuesday to redevelop the ailing Livonia Mall.

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Detroit Free Press

Livonia aims to prove political flyer is criminal

Livonia police have carried out a search warrant at a print shop in Madison Heights and are now preparing to get court approval to find out from Fifth Third Bank who purchased a certified check that was used to ...

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Related Topix: Madison Heights, MI, Northville, MI

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Detroit News

Livonia council OKs site plans for new court

Citing the tough economy and the belief that things will get more expensive if they wait, council members approved site plans to construct a new courthouse on Five Mile between Hubbard and Farmington Road.

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Hometown Life

Appeals court won't halt annexation election: No decision yet township tenants ruling

The Michigan Court of Appeals last week turned down Northville Township's request to halt or stay the Aug.

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Related Topix: Wayne County, MI, Northville, MI

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Detroit Free Press

Trial begins for Livonia doctor accused of sex assault

Exactly one week after he was sentenced to five years probation, including a year in prison, the Livonia osteopath accused of fondling female patients is back in court for the start of his jury trial, stemming ...

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Related Topix: Belleville, MI, Wayne County, MI

Ferndale Pleasant Ridge Mirror

Planners discuss Livonia Mall demolition Tuesday

A new page will be turned for Livonia Mall Tuesday night as developers plan to unveil conceptual plans for the mall's redevelopment at the city's Planning Commission meeting.

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Hometown Life

Arson suspect caught with gas in backpack

Police arrested a 21-year-old Westland man suspected of arson attempts of three vehicles in the Middlebelt-West Chicago area in the early morning hours Friday, July 18.

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Related Topix: Westland, MI, Plymouth, MI

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Hometown Life

Livonia boy seeking coats to donate to needy in winter

On a 90-degree day, Nate Schmidt had coats on his mind. When winter comes around, the 11-year-old Livonia boy wants to hand out 350 coats to people who need them.

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Detroit Free Press

Livonia's Senior Center is scene of sweet, swinging dance soirees

When Ron Sherman's not traveling on cruise ships -- twirling women on dance floors as a gentleman host -- he doesn't miss a Moon Dusters ballroom dance in Livonia.

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Related Topix: Westland, MI, Arts, Ballet

Detroit Free Press

Essay wins ice cream for Livonia neighbors

A group of Livonia families will celebrate how sweet life is in their neighborhood with an August ice-cream party, won through a corporate essay contest.

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Related Topix: Farmington, MI, Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Detroit Free Press

Blue Cross rate hike OK'd

Michigan's insurance commissioner approved Friday a rate hike sought by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for 22,000 non-elderly people who buy their own insurance.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Detroit Metro

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Hometown Life

Novi police arrest three suspects for area home invasions

Although still under investigation, police believe the three suspects arrested for area home invasions last week are responsible for other cases in Novi and surrounding communities such as Livonia, said Novi ...

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Related Topix: Oak Park, MI, Oakland County, MI, Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro

Hometown Life

Law enforcement to discuss homeland security in Livonia

More than 200 members of law enforcement agencies will meet at Laurel Manor on Thursday and Friday for a homeland security conference that will feature experts from across the country and globe.

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Related Topix: Terrorism, Wayne County, MI, Macomb County, MI, Israel, World News, Redford, MI

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Detroit News

Annexation issue heats up before August election

The annexation issue is coming to a head as officials work to counter anonymous fliers warning Livonia residents of higher taxes and a slew of low paying jobs if they vote "yes" on the issue Aug.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Northville, MI, Wayne County, MI

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Hometown Life

Sports pub caters to families, fans

Diners will find a roll of paper towels on every table at Beef O'Brady's in Livonia.

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Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Detroit Free Press

LIVONIA: Annexation foes go door-to-door

In front of the Rite Aid Pharmacy at 6 Mile and Newburgh in Livonia, Carol Poenisch and a group of other Northville Township residents will meet at 1 p.m. today, then go door to door throughout Livonia trying ...

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Related Topix: Wayne County, MI, Northville, MI

Detroit Free Press

Livonia student's film wins Emmy

Dave Brown of Livonia, a student at Madonna University, received a Student Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Michigan chapter for his documentary, 'Nankin Mills: Best Kept Secret.' ...

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Livonia, Michigan is located in Wayne County and is part of the Detroit Metro Area. Zip codes in Livonia, MI include 48154, 48152, and 48150.

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