“The chili cookoff has been a wonderful way to build solidarity across the city’s nonprofit clubs,” said Kelly Stec. “It’s been great to see everyone get together for a little friendly competition and a lot of community good, and I’m so excited to see the event’s growth."
What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event.
What at first appeared to be an innocuous request from two local veterans organizations erupted into a controversy in Wyandotte on Monday night, causing more than a few hard feelings and prompting the city to rethink how it handles these types of requests.
Voters in several Metro Detroit communities will decide Tuesday on more than a half-billion dollars in school bond requests, millage renewals and other local issues. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
In Oakland County, the Oak Park school district is asking voters to approve a $54.4 million, 30-year bond issue for construction and remodeling of school facilities, technology equipment and infrastructure, furniture and site improvements. Four district elementary schools Einstein, Key, Lessenger and Pepper would receive mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades, for instance.
If the measure passes, the district would not result in an increase of the 5.98 mills the district collects. The owner of a home with a market value of $100,000 would pay about $300 a year. About 4,000 students attend Oak Park schools.