Neighbors question tree removals; Tigers defeat White Sox; massive data breach; and more

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Neighbors question tree removals along Ecorse River drainage

Ecorse River residents were startled when the Wayne County Drain Commission project clear-cut all trees in 15-foot swaths along both the river's banks. Residents received notices earlier this year of work along the riverbanks and learned that it may include tree removal.

"A lot of what they are cutting are huge trees, 40- to 60-foot trees; I would say in the hundreds already," said Harry Wiume, who lives on Demean Street in Melvindale a stone's throw from the Ecorse River. "They met with some of the property owners, but the property owners weren't advised it was going to be a clear-cut."

What’s the purpose of the project? The hope is to alleviate chronic problems with flooding in the Dearborn Heights area by improving flows in the river, which acts a drainage into the Detroit River for a number of communities in the area, writes Keith Matheny. Here's more .

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