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Don't forget Schoolcraft Night at the Plymouth Whaler's game is this Saturday (F...

Don't forget Schoolcraft Night at the Plymouth Whaler's game is this Saturday (February 11). Walk up tickets for only $10.00 for students with a valid Schoolcraft ID....

Representatives from University of Michigan-Dearborn, Wayne State University, Ro...

from:Schoolcraft College

Representatives from University of Michigan-Dearborn, Wayne State University, Rochester College and Spring Arbor University will be on campus next week to talk with Schoolcraft...

Livonia police investigate catalytic converter thefts

Livonia police are investigating a string of thefts of catalytic converters that were cut and removed from parked vehicles Wednesday for sale as scrap metal.

Livonia City Council Study Meeting Agenda for February 13, 2012

from:City of Livonia

NEW BUSINESS1. REQUEST FOR NON-PROFIT DESIGNATION: Mike Horback, Michelle Horback Palgut Memorial Fund, re: as required by the State of Michigan to obtain a...

Winter classes are still available at Schoolcraft. They include 7-week online an...

from:Schoolcraft College

Winter classes are still available at Schoolcraft. They include 7-week online and on-campus classes as well as Open Entry/Open Exit classes. This 1-minute video has more details.

Menards hopes for opening by spring 2013

If a rezoning request is approved by the city of Livonia, Menards is expected to begin construction this summer and open by spring 2013.

Daddy-Daughter Dance a timeless — and ageless — tradition

Two hundred twenty-five dads and daughters danced the night away Saturday at the Livonia Elks Club during the annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance.

Senior housing site plan will go to Planning Commission

A site plan for a new senior housing facility on Plymouth Road, just west of Newburgh, is expected to be reviewed by the city's Planning Commission.

Used book sale proceeds exceed expectations

The Friends of the Livonia Library group raised approximately $33,000 at its used book sale at Civic Center Library last weekend.

Fire ‘firsts' that are making news

Recently, there have been a few “firsts” regarding fire behavior on the fire websites that I frequent on my computer. While one of the issues is not a big deal in...

Boneyards author to speak at Civic Center Library

Richard Bak, author of Boneyards: Detroit Under Ground, will present a program on how Metro Detroiters have interred their dead and honored their memory at 2 p.m. Sunday at the...

Businesses hit by burglars

Several hunting and shooting accessories were stolen during a break-in at Tuff Force, 30956 Industrial, some time over the weekend.

Training simulator dedicated to slain officer's memory

The Kaplan Career Institute in Dearborn dedicated a firearms training simulator Tuesday afternoon in memory of slain Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil.

Tax code's tough to fathom

Over the last few weeks there have been lots of stories about taxes. Whether it is the occupied Wall Street crowd, Warren Buffet's tax rate vs. his secretary, or the release...

Correction

The story in the Observer about the Jan. 24 death of Francesco DiBlasi, founder and former conductor of the Livonia Symphony Orchestra, should have said those interested in...

Looking for a great Saturday night out? Attend Schoolcraft Night at the Plymouth...

from:Schoolcraft College

Looking for a great Saturday night out? Attend Schoolcraft Night at the Plymouth Whaler's game this Saturday (February 11). Walk up tickets for only $10.00 for students with...

Help to free orphans from the cycle of poverty. Shop for a cause at the Nyaka Gr...

from:Schoolcraft College

Help to free orphans from the cycle of poverty. Shop for a cause at the Nyaka Grandmother's Basket Party. Today (February 8) until 1 PM in the Wilson Room near Henry's.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Traffic Commission Meeting Agenda for February 9, 2012

from:City of Livonia

AGENDA1. Approval of Minutes from the January 12, 2012 meeting. (TCO 12-79 should be reviewed per Sgt. John Gibbs.)2. Police department request to review stop signs at Veronica at...

Don't forget to stop by Lower Waterman to donate blood to The American Red Cross...

from:Schoolcraft College

Don't forget to stop by Lower Waterman to donate blood to The American Red Cross. The Blood Drive is running through Wednesday (February 8).

Still need a winter class? More than 100 classes still have seats open. These in...

from:Schoolcraft College

Still need a winter class? More than 100 classes still have seats open. These include 7-week classes and self-paced Open Entry/Open Exist classes.

Are you confused about financial aid? Have your questions answered at "Financial...

from:Schoolcraft College

Are you confused about financial aid? Have your questions answered at "Financial Aid 101: What Every College Student Needs to Know". This FREE workshop will take place...

Training simulator dedicated to slain Livonia officer

The Kaplan Career Institute in Dearborn will dedicate a firearms training simulator Tuesday afternoon in memory of slain Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil.

Roll up your sleeves and help save lives. The American Red Cross Blood Drive wil...

from:Schoolcraft College

Roll up your sleeves and help save lives. The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held tomorrow (February 7) and Wednesday (February 8) in lower Waterman 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM....

Chef advocates ‘eating right' on his cooking show

He wants you to “eat right, by George.”

Former car dealership torn down

A onetime car dealership and auto repair shop was demolished last week.

Schoolcraft board welcomes new trustee, elects officers

The Schoolcraft College board of trustees welcomed Douglas H. Adams, Ph.D., as its newest member on Jan. 25.

Library hosts free financial seminar

“Assisting Your Parents With Their Financial Affairs” will be the topic of a free seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Michigan Room of the Livonia Civic Center...

Cashier faces embezzlement charge

A cashier at Walmart faces an embezzlement charge after loss prevention officers identified her as a suspect in taking $4,000 from a cash register.

Urgent care medical director named to state board

Mohammed Arsiwala, MD, president and medical director of Livonia-based Michigan Urgent Care, has been appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to serve a four-year term on the Michigan Board...

Picnic reservation lottery Feb. 7

Picnic reservations for 2012 will be issued by lottery at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Livonia Community Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia.

Yazaki says fine won't affect local mission

Yazaki Corp., a major Japanese auto supplier that has its North American headquarters in Canton, will try to repair its tarnished image after agreeing to pay $470 million in...

Fairy tale performance

By Sue Mason

If you need help with your test-taking skills there is still time to register fo...

from:Schoolcraft College

If you need help with your test-taking skills there is still time to register for Test Taking Improvement: Back to the Basics class available through CEPD. Click the link for more...

Representatives from University of Michigan-Dearborn, Oakland University and Wal...

from:Schoolcraft College

Representatives from University of Michigan-Dearborn, Oakland University and Walsh College will be on campus next week to talk with Schoolcraft students about transfer. See the...

More information for Plymouth Whalers fans: If you don't get one of the free tic...

from:Schoolcraft College

More information for Plymouth Whalers fans: If you don't get one of the free tickets available at the Student Activities Office for the Feb. 11 game, (see the post below),...

Local Fencing Tourney Results

Local fencing venue, Salle d'Etroit, home of the Underground Fencing Organization (UFO), hosted its Antarctic E and Under plus Veterans tournament this past Saturday, January...

Livonia City Council Meeting Agenda For February 8, 2012

from:City of Livonia

Click here to view Livonia City Council Meeting Agenda For February 8, 2012

Community throws Livonia teen graduation party

Rachel Collett, a Livonia teen who's been battling cancer for six years and is currently under hospice care, celebrated her graduation from Churchill High School Friday at a...

LPS survey: Most believe voters would reject $190 million school bond

The majority of respondents to a telephone survey conducted Jan. 23-25 said they believe voters would reject a $190 million bond proposal for technology and equipment, fine arts...

Menards wants to open store on Middlebelt

Menards wants to expand its reach into metro Detroit and open a store in Livonia.

Man caught stealing model airplane up for auction

1 A man was arrested by Livonia police after he grabbed a model airplane and tried to leave an auction at Livonia Elks, 31117 Plymouth, on Sunday afternoon.

One of Livonia's oldest residents dies at age 103

Dorothy Thomas, one of Livonia's oldest residents, died Saturday at age 103.

Toddlers learn lifetime literacy skills at storytime

Toddlers ages 24 to 36 months are learning the names of shapes, colors and animals during a half-hour weekly program at the Livonia Civic Center Library.

Senator to address Rotarians

State Sen. Glenn Anderson will speak at noon Monday before the Rotary Club of Livonia.

Michigan, Livonia prepare for presidential primary

As Mitt Romney cruised to victory Tuesday in the Florida primary, he put distance between himself and challengers for the Republican nomination.

Bless the Beasts and Children

Many of you will look at the headline of this article and think back about the song of the same name made famous by The Carpenters. Some will remember an older movie and book of...

Correction

An article in last Thursday's Observer should have said Francesco Di Blasi, founder and former conductor/music director of the Livonia Symphony Orchestra, died Jan. 23 of...

Free tickets to Plymouth Whalers hockey: Schoolcraft Night is Saturday, February...

from:Schoolcraft College

Free tickets to Plymouth Whalers hockey: Schoolcraft Night is Saturday, February 11. Puck drops at 7:05 p.m. Limited supply of free tickets for this game are available at Student...

Dress for success and bring your r�sum� to the Allied Health and Nursing Job Fai...

from:Schoolcraft College

Dress for success and bring your résumé to the Allied Health and Nursing Job Fair tomorrow (February 2) from 1:00 – 3:00 PM in VistaTech. For more information...