Melvindale News

"If you don't lie, you don't have to remember." Seventy-five-year-old mechanic Dominic Palarchio has always followed that advice, imparted by his father, in both his work and personal life.

A man police believe is a serial arsonist is behind bars, accused of setting more than a dozen fires.

14 that left him in a coma. Chad Loyal England, 22, of Lincoln Park was charged in 24th District Court two days after the attack with assault with the intent to commit murder.

Officials in the Taylor School District were anticipating a decline in student enrollment for 2008-09 when they counted noses in the classroom Wednesday.

That was the prevailing theme from pit bull owners and advocates at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Friday, Sept. 12 Bill and I attended a most impressive and inspiring high school 50th class reunion.

The city of Melvindale managed to get off the financial hook last week when the City Council unanimously approved splitting a court-mandated pension levy for operational purposes.

A controversial step has been taken by the city to dodge possible receivership. The City Council unanimously approved a measure Wednesday to use a portion of a mandated pension levy for public safety operating ...

As the weather cools leading toward winter, the battle for road salt is heating up.

The rows of empty seats at Ford Field in Detroit provided the perfect backdrop Thursday as a group of students tried to estimate how many seats are in nine sections of the stadium.

Police have closed Greenfield Road in both directions between Schafer and Allen roads because a tanker truck flipped on its side, according to broadcast media reports.

Thousands of people stood around the Cobo Center area this morning in a line several blocks long as they waited to go through security for presidential candidate Barack Obama's appearance at Hart Plaza.

The city's legal affairs committee met Tuesday to consider banning pit bulls in the community.

When state government nearly shutdown last year because lawmakers couldn't agree on a budget, Taylor council Chairman Douglas Geiss said the thought of running for state representative was kindled in his mind.

The United Way for Southeastern Michigan launched an unprecedented $10 million initiative Monday aimed at improving high school dropout rates throughout the region.

Other municipalities across Michigan have banned pit bulls, but Allen Park could become the first to do so after a local official's pet was killed by them.

Other municipalities across Michigan have banned pit bulls, but Allen Park could become the first to do so after a local official's pet was killed by them.

Brian and Melinda Cosgrove announce the birth of their daughter, Madilyn Kay Cosgrove, born July 1 at Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell.

Melvindale police said an arsonist is igniting fires in garages and cars, hurting already struggling businesses.

Most people today reject the notion that couples who live together before marriage are more likely to get divorced, finds a weekend USA TODAY/Gallup Poll of 1,007 adults.