Final list of candidates for state and federal offices released

Candidates who filed petitions to seek federal and state elected offices by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline. The last day to register for the Aug. 7 primary election is July 9.
http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/05/24/news/doc4fb2c6233b775014363418.txt

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 01:06:29 -0700

National Alzheimer's Plan Unveiled as Aging Boomers' Needs Drive Urgent Action

On the day before he left for Washington to push for a national plan to fight Alzheimer's disease, Roger Bushnell leaned over his mother's wheelchair as always.
http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/5/16/national_alzheimers_plan_unveiled_as_aging.htm

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:17 -0700

Metro & state: Mike Talley III transferring to Eastern Michigan

Mike Talley III (Melvindale) will transfer from Duquesne University to play for EMU's men's team.
http://www.freep.com/article/20120427/SPORTS08/204270376/1048/rss03

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:34 -0700

Evans Distribution Systems Launches New Government Support Services Division

MELVINDALE, Mich., March 13, 2012 - Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service 3PL of warehousing, transportation and value-added solutions, announced today that it has established a new division, Government Support Services, Inc. The new division will help support government agencies and sub-contractors with logistics and supply chain management. "Through this new division, Evans can leverage ...
http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Evans-Distribution-Systems-Launches-New-Government-Support-Services-Division-613969

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:53:50 -0700

Tax Incentive Lures Big Hollywood Names to Michigan

Since Michigan's tax refunds to Hollywood producers in 2008, many "big names" have claimed Michigan as their filming location. Contributor: Amanda Smith Published: Oct 06, 2010
http://voices.yahoo.com/tax-incentive-lures-big-hollywood-names-michigan-6903746.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 11:12:04 -0700

SOFTBALL: Downriver League roundup

The Woodhaven softball team took first place in the Michigan Stars tournament on May 6, defeating a talented Hartland squad in the final game for the tournament victory.
http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/05/23/sports/doc4fb2ae1fc5781607580434.txt

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 04:27:14 -0700

Sen. Bert Johnson: The Significance of "1"

Today I submitted the necessary petition signatures to qualify for the ballot for U.S. Congress in Michigan's new 13th Congressional District. I am the first...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sen-bert-johnson/the-significance-of-1_b_1465859.html

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:18:03 -0700

MHSAA tournaments get under way

The 2012 Michigan High School Athletic Association tournament season is upon us.
http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/05/21/sports/doc4fb547a69bfd5937619918.txt

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 05:46:10 -0700

Metro West Chapter of credit unions Seeks Grant Requests

LIVONIA - Michigan's Metro West Chapter of Credit Unions is seeking Detroit area non-profit organizations in need of financial grants of up to $2,500 each to support local community improvement activities.
http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2012/04/29//news/doc4f98227b46074505360067.txt

Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:23:32 -0700

SOFTBALL: Downriver League roundup (PHOTO)

It was all about keeping a positive attitude after being in a slump to start the week, according to Coach Jeana Turcheck.
http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/05/15/sports/doc4fa94ffd960a2412855416.txt

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 04:24:43 -0700