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'We must comply': Maumee mayor tells crowd options are limited to deal with EPA issues
Maumee Mayor Jim MacDonald is caught between the state and his constituents. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued several findings and mandates after the city dumped millions of gallons of illegal raw sewage into the Maumee River for 25 years, he said. One of the solutions is a recently enacted sewer inspection ordinance that has been hugely expensive for some Maumee residents selling their homes. “To be clear, the choices for us are limited. I have to be brutally honest,” Mayor MacDonald said at a Tuesday informational meeting. “We must comply with what's being asked of us, and try to fix what we can.” The mayor held the community meeting to discuss the ordinance, which requires a sanitary sewer inspection on private properties listed for sale. About 150 people filled the council chamber, with the overflow crowd watching the live stream at the adjacent police station.
Trial starts for man charged with death of girlfriend's toddler son
Police and rescue officers who responded to a Sylvania Township home where a dying 3-year-old child was found after his mother’s boyfriend called 911 were immediately skeptical of the boyfriend’s explanation for the child’s condition, testimony Tuesday at the start of the boyfriend’s murder trial showed. But Kurt Bruderly, the lawyer for defendant Michael Kitto, said his client is unwavering in his assertion that the death of Declan Hill, 3, was indeed the result of the boy hitting his head on the floor after crashing into the end of a door while running through the house. Mr. Kitto could be heard giving that explanation several times to police in a distraught voice on body camera video recorded by Kevin Pelwecki, a Sylvania Township police officer who was the second officer to arrive at the Oct. 6, 2022 scene in the 3400 block of King Road. But Officer Pelwecki was then recorded as telling arriving detectives “it wasn’t a great explanation” because “kids are more resilient than that.”
Tecumseh to Celebrate Bicentennial Thursday Through Sunday
Tecumseh, MI – The City of Tecumseh Bicentennial will be celebrated Thursday through Sunday. City Councilwoman, and member of the planning committee, Vikki Riddle talked about some of the events happening Friday on a recent Community Conversation program…. For the full Community Conversation, go here: https://www.wlen.com/community-conversation/. Here is the...
Saline aims to draw new downtown housing developments
SALINE, MI – The city of Saline is aiming to potentially add multiple housing developments in its downtown area. Community Development Director Ben Harrington, in conjunction with Carlisle | Wortman Associates Community Planner Mike Auerbach and Landscape Architect Chris Nordstrom, presented multiple conceptual renderings of downtown housing Monday, July 15, to the Saline City Council. They would be on Hall and McKay streets, Harris and Henry streets and The Guenther Site on West Michigan Avenue.
Saline’s residency rules for elected officials could change under proposal
SALINE, MI – Election requirements for Saline officials could potentially change after the primary election on Aug. 6. The proposed amendment would require people running for City Council or mayor or who would like to be appointed to boards or commissions to have one year of residency in Saline. Now, such candidates must have lived in the city for two years.
Detroit Institute of Arts Calls for 2025 Inside|Out Program Applicants – Apply by August 15
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) invites local communities to bring art to their neighborhoods through the 2025 Inside|Out program. Applications are now open and will be accepted until August 15, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to showcase world-class art in your community. Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public...
Lawyers hosting town halls to help Flint residents file water crisis claims
In February, Flint residents reached a $25 million settlement with the engineering firm involved in the city’s water crisis. Many Flint water crisis claimants have received notices that they are missing paperwork. The co-lead class counsel for the settlement is hosting a series of free, virtual town halls to...
Kalitta Air faces $400,000 penalty for FAA violation
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $400,000 against cargo airline Kalitta Air for allegedly operating flights in a prohibited region when certain aircraft have a faulty multimode receiver. The agency announced Friday that Kalitta Air, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, used prohibited procedures on 44 flights between...
Claressa Shields July 27 Detroit Fight Has a Lot at Stake
The T-rex of Flint is returning to Michigan to terrorize the masses once more. The three-time undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa “GWOAT” Shields will be looking to make history later this month at her fight in the Little Ceaser’s Arena against the current WBC women’s heavyweight world champion, Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Hosted by the fight streaming platform DAZN, the two fighters will compete not only for the WBC women’s heavyweight belt but also for the vacant WBO light heavyweight belt. A victory for Sheilds would mean that she would be the first four-division title champion ever in women’s boxing. Fighting for such high stakes in a new weight class might intimidate a lesser boxer, but for Shields, it’ll be a chance to showcase to the world her true power.
Voters to decide if Detroit will have Black representation in Congress again
DETROIT, MI — Two fellow Democrats aim to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The Detroit-area congressman and businessman faces challenges from Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters and attorney Shakira Lynn Hawkins in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Republican Martell...
29-year-old badly injured in crash with semi-truck on I-75
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A 29-year-old sustained serious injuries after police say he stopped in a travel lane of I-75 and got hit by a semi-truck overnight. The Flint Township Police Department received a call around 1:30 a.m. for a 29-year-old in a vehicle stopped on a travel lane of northbound I-75 near the Miller Road interchange with its hazard lights on.
Sweltering summer leaves metro Detroiters frustrated with costly electric bills
A lot of people reached out to us on Facebook asking about their recent DTE bills that has a lot of people fuming, including one woman I spoke with when her July bill was over $600. "This was May's bill, $254, not bad," said April Umbenhower in Westland. "This bill,...
Toledo man indicted for fatal crash while allegedly driving drunk
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Lucas County grand jury indicted a Toledo man for allegedly hitting and killing another man while driving drunk. The grand jury indicted Steven Duckett, 63, of Toledo, on two counts of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and two counts of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence on July 16. He’s charged in a crash that killed 56-year-old David Heath, of Toledo, in 2023.
City of Toledo announces 2024 Let’s Get Moving kickoff event
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo’s Parks and Youth Services has announced the 2024 Let’s Get Moving kickoff event will take place this weekend. The event will take place on July 20 at 11 a.m. at the Liz Person Shelter House in Ottawa Park. According to...
City council temporarily bans new car washes, storage facilities in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — You will see fewer storage units and car washes popping up in the Glass City after Toledo City Council voted Wednesday on a temporary moratorium, or ban, on these types of new developments until Jan. 31, 2025. Luciano Dailey cleans and washes his car a few...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
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