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2 file for Livonia school board seat
Incumbent Steve King and challenger Mark R. Johnson will vie for a seat on the Livonia school board May 4. King, 55, a musician, and Johnson, 56, an attorney, were the only two people to file as candidates, according to the Livonia City Clerk's office.
Sons seek justice in mother's murder
Mike and Bryan Ondercin are brothers who want a killer brought to justice. They and the Livonia Police Department want to find out who killed Marlene Ondercin, Mike and Bryan's mother.
Fire service gets new emergency equipment
Heart patients in Garden City can breathe easier thanks to an $81,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant.
Fire, police training center proposed
Schoolcraft College will construct a new Public Safety Training Campus at a site on Glendale Avenue east of Farmington Road once it finalizes a lease agreement for the property with the city of Livonia.
Belleville man charged in sex case
A 27-year-old Belleville man was arraigned Wednesday on six felony charges after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to meet and have sex with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said.
Livonia highlighted in State of State
Gov. Jennifer Granholm highlighted in her State of the State address Wednesday night that diversifying the economy and educating Michigan residents are the "path forward" for the state.
Beware government imposters, Livonia police warn
The Livonia Police Department is warning residents about scam artists who are pretending to be government workers to get into local homes and steal valuables.
Police are looking for a pair of thieves who stole $9,000 from a Dollar Castle store in Sterling Heights.
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Pair arrested in carjacking, robbery try
Two youths have been arrested in the Jan. 5 attempted carjacking of a couple at Meijer.
Police bust area tire theft ring
Investigators from several law enforcement agencies arrested several suspects Monday and Tuesday who investigators believe comprise a tire theft ring.
Residents can join in fight against Asian carp
Livonia residents who want to stop Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes can literally hook up with elected officials and let them know their opinions about it.
Snake crashes boy's pool party
Justin Moy's 14th birthday party included a surprise he won't soon forget. A snake interrupted the pool party the Northville boy and six of his friends were having Saturday at the Fairfield Inn near I-275 and 6 Mile in Livonia Saturday evening.
Livonia school board OKs teacher concessions in 5-2 vote
Two members of the Livonia school board Wednesday voted against an unprecedented tentative agreement with the teachers union that calls for concessions to save jobs, saying the concessions may not be enough.
Brighton Township senior's slaying shocks neighbors
Brighton Township -- Neighbors remembered a 71-year-old woman who police said was murdered Tuesday as a church-going, friendly election-worker. Louise Maria Derosia was found dead Tuesday inside her home on a rural road near Kensington Metropark, police said.
State law trumps federal law In regards to the Jan. 10 article entitled, "City bans medical marijuana centers." City attorney Don Knapp stated marijuana dispensaries violate federal law.
Snake Found Inside Livonia Hotel
A group of teens swimming in a local hotel pool found out they weren't the only ones in the water when a live snake made an entrance.
Livonia to weigh in on Asian carp debate
The City of Livonia is weighing in on the Asian carp debate. At today's 8 p.m. Livonia City Council meeting, council members will consider a resolution that would ask President Barack Obama, Gov.
Help sought in 2001 Livonia murder case
Just over nine and a half years go, the murdered body of Marlene Ondercin was found inside of her Livonia home.
Livonia teachers agree to job-saving concessions
In an historic vote Monday, the Livonia teachers union agreed to furlough days and increases in health care contributions to prevent the layoff of about 40 teachers next week.
Employee communication in tough economy topic of Livonia meeting
"How to Communicate the New Employment Deal to a Skeptical Audience" is the topic of a breakfast meeting 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.

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