Posted on: December 13, 2019
Wayne County recently announced 13 projects during its December CMAQ (Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality), Safety and TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) awards period, and two of those projects will take place in Taylor.
The county will improve s...
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Posted on: December 5, 2019
The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) was honored with the Downriver Chapter of the American Public Works Association “Government Cooperation Award” today at the Lakes of Taylor Banquet Facility. Mayor Rick Sollars is the c...
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Posted on: December 3, 2019
Count the good people at Walmart as Taylor Goodfellows after awarding the campaign at $5,000 check today.
The Goodfellows are right in the middle of their annual holiday campaign, and Taylor Goodfellows President Sara El-Rifaai was very happy with the dona...
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Posted on: October 31, 2019
Work on a new Parks & Recreation Maintenance Building in Heritage Park is progressing quickly, as is the total renovation of the old courthouse building on the City Hall Campus, two projects that started earlier this year.
The new P&R Maintenance B...
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Posted on: November 19, 2019
Taylor Dance’s renowned Ballet Americana, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, presents The Nutcracker December 6-7 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.
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Posted on: December 3, 2019
Mark your calendar! Plenty of holiday-related activities are on the schedule this weekend – and the City of Taylor is keeping Santa busy while he’s in town.
On Friday, “Santa’s Magic Forest” (Activ...
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
The Taylor Auxiliary Police are very busy, heading directly into the organization's recruiting season in March 2020.
Starting March 1, the auxiliary will be holding classes two days per weekly for 12 weeks, where recruits will be training in firearms, firs...
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Posted on: November 15, 2019
Due to the extraordinary heavy snowfall on November 11 and subsequent record low temperatures, the City of Taylor, the Michigan Department of Transportation and its contractors are seeking ways to reopen Beech Daly Road, so both north and southbound lanes...
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Posted on: September 26, 2019
Michigan businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding from April 30 through May 1, 2019, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced.
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
Joy Squire’s life has been one long dance.
The founder of Taylor Dance and its affiliate, Ballet Americana, she once toured the country as a member of the Charles Stanley Agency and cut the rug in Detroit-area television commercials with Danny Th...
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Posted on: October 4, 2019
GoImpact360, a Downriver-based religious volunteer group, will offer senior citizens, the disabled and veterans in the Downriver area free leaf cleanup this year, from November 10-24.
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Posted on: October 4, 2019
Birch Street, between Koths and Goddard, and Monroe Street, between Ecorse Road north to the I-94 freeway viaduct, are scheduled to be resurfaced by the City of Taylor.
The work will start the week of Monday, October 7 on Birch Street. Monroe Street will b...
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Posted on: October 3, 2019
The resurfacing project of Beech Daly Road between Brest Road and Wick Road is set to begin next week. Depending on the weather and other factors, contractors will start on either Wednesday (October 9) and Thursday (October 10).The project will be broken ...
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Posted on: September 25, 2019
The City of Taylor and the Taylor Police have received a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) award of $9,478.40 for National Institute of Justice-compliant armored vests.
The Bulletproof Vest Partnership or BVP, was created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnersh...
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Posted on: October 1, 2019
Walter Clyde Hollandsworth, who was sought in a shooting on Dean Street and had eluded Taylor Police and assisting agencies for weeks, turned himself in last night without incident.
Police were seeking the 21-year-old resident in relation to a non-fatal sh...
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
Hallow-Palooza is Taylor’s largest Halloween activity, the “go-to” event among many others in October. And we’re making this year’s event even more customer-friendly than ever before.
Scheduled for Friday, October 25, in Heritage Park, the ultimate Hallowe...
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Posted on: September 19, 2019
Benjamin Wetzel was honored Tuesday night (September 17) with a City proclamation by Mayor Rick Sollars and City Council for his work locating many lost or misplaced memorial stones at Heritage Park.
The longtime Boy Scout, who was a member of the first Ta...
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Posted on: August 27, 2019
Moody’s Investors Service recently reaffirmed the City of Taylor’s investment grade at “Baa2 stable.”
Often referred to as simply Moody's, the organization is the bond credit rating business of Moody's Corporation, r...
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Posted on: September 9, 2019
Taylor Police Chief John Blair and State Sen. Erika Geiss remind drivers that school is back in session, and school buses are on the road.
Please remember to be mindful of these simple rules for sharing the road with school buses (see graphic).
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Posted on: September 5, 2019
The Taylor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be having a Basic Training 24 course on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29 and again on Thursday, October 3.
The September sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The October 3 will run from 6:...
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Posted on: September 4, 2019
Today’s leaders in the City of Taylor honored one of the community’s most beloved political figures, the late Dorothy R. West, with an official proclamation during the September 3 City Council meeting.
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Posted on: September 10, 2019
John Heidenreich, a Navy veteran, will hold his second annual "Operation Respect and Honor" on the corner of Telegraph and Eureka roads tomorrow (Wednesday, September 11). He'll also be trying to break his own record for saluting passers-by.
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Posted on: August 16, 2019
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's initial application for a Presidential Declaration of a major disaster related to this spring's flooding in Michigan has been denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The governor has 30 days to appeal the denial, ...
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Posted on: August 13, 2019
The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Cape Cod from Brest to Goddard and replace the road storm drains. Work is scheduled to start September 10.
The existing asphalt surface will be milled and pulveriz...
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Posted on: September 3, 2019
In the finale of this summer’s “Party in the Park,” residents will see plenty of special treats: Detroit legend Jill Jack with special guest Carly Collura, a Taylor native, in concert, and a “Harvest Hootenanny them...
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Posted on: August 13, 2019
The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Koths from Telegraph to Pardee and work is scheduled to start September 3.
The existing asphalt surface will be milled and pulverized; a granular base will be cons...
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Posted on: August 7, 2019
When David Walker Sr. passed away last year at age 98, the City of Taylor lost a familiar face and a good friend.
Mr. Walker was a regular at City Council meetings, and always sat in the same chair. City Council honored Mr. Walker’s memory by ded...
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Posted on: August 7, 2019
The Taylor Combined All-Stars captured the Michigan District 5 championship at the end of July and will serve as the host team in the Junior League Baseball World Series, which begins with opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 10, at Heritage Park. The t...
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Posted on: August 12, 2019
Charles W. “Chuck” Paddock, Taylor’s longtime representative on the Board of Trustees of Wayne County Community College District, passed away on July 31.
Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. August 24 at Michigan Memorial Par...
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Posted on: August 7, 2019
Michelle Tocco has been appointed by City Council to fill the treasurer’s vacancy.
Tocco will fill the vacancy created when Ed Bourassa, the former treasurer, resigned from office earlier this year as part of a legal settlement with the City. Bou...
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Posted on: July 25, 2019
The neighborhoods between Goddard, Pardee, Brest and Telegraph Road have been selected as Area #7 for the City of Taylor’s ongoing “Good to Great (G2G) Neighborhood Improvement Program.” Work will begin in that area...
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Posted on: July 1, 2019
The City of Taylor's summer 2019 tax bills are going out this week.
Residents should note that while the total annual City tax rate HAS NOT changed, they will see an additional 1.2179 mills on the summer bill.
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Posted on: June 13, 2019
The City of Taylor recently announced its 2019 Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating study, otherwise known as PASER. This study, which is done every two years, helps project future road repairs in the community as part of a 10-year comprehensive plan.
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Posted on: July 2, 2019
It’s construction season, and the newest Michigan Department of Transportation $64 million package of public road projects includes areas of I-94 around Detroit Metropolitan Airport that should impact Taylor residents. Suggestion: Know alternati...
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Posted on: June 18, 2019
Starting July 1, all of Taylor Community Library's materials will no longer accrue late fees, and all previous fines from late materials from Taylor will be removed from your account.
Fines have been a part of libraries for a large part of history, but the...
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Posted on: July 2, 2019
Despite four days of heavy activity and summer heat involving tens of thousands of people at Heritage Park, Taylor Police reported no arrests and just two minor domestic issues during the 2019 Taylor Summer Festival (June 27-30).
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Posted on: July 2, 2019
Lighting off fireworks more than 48 hours before or after a national holiday is a ticketed offense in the City of Taylor. State of Michigan law enables fireworks after 11 a.m., and not after 11:45 p.m. during properly designated time periods.
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Posted on: June 19, 2019
The Taylor Farmer’s Market, presented by Beaumont, is open for business on Fridays in Heritage Park’s Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion. This year’s new hours are noon-6 p.m. each Friday.
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Posted on: May 24, 2019
The Taylor Conservatory Foundation will host the “Soiree in the Garden of Joy” on Tuesday, June 25, to establish an endowment fund for a new garden project celebrating Taylor resident Joy Squire and her lifelong commitment to bringing ...
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Posted on: May 8, 2019
Spring time reminders from the City of Taylor.
RATS: If you find yourself with a rat or rodent problem, it is usually because of two specific issues: A food source and available cover. Outdoor rodents seek those two things. Eliminate those factors, and you...
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Posted on: May 5, 2019
The 2019-20 City Budget was unanimously approved by City Council during a special meeting Tuesday, April 30, and includes no increase to the current millage rate and a unassigned fund balance of $11.3M, the largest yet in the era of Mayor Rick Sollars&...
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Posted on: May 24, 2019
Google is coming to the Taylor Community Library!
Google announced that it is coming to three cities and towns across Michigan this June as part of the tech company’s Grow with Google initiative to help create economic opportunity in communities ...
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Posted on: June 4, 2019
If you're looking for a great way to start the weekend, look no more.
The 2019 version of the Taylor Farmer’s Market, presented by Beaumont, kicks off this Friday, June 7, and will be followed by the City's free new "Party in the P...
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Posted on: May 28, 2019
Registration is under way for the 10th annual Happy Soles 5K Run and Walk, scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, June 9, at Taylor’s Heritage Park.
The 5K is a key supporting event for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, a faith-based, nonprofit,...
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Posted on: May 10, 2019
Despite all of the bad weather, the City's Good to Great Neighborhood Program continues to move forward in Area No. 6, located between Beverly, Van Born, Beech Daly and Inkster. The program, now in its second year, focuses on specific issues like trimming...
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Posted on: May 16, 2019
The 2019 Armed Forces Day Celebration will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, presented by the Taylor Veterans Museum. It will honor everyone who has served in the military with a special focus on the 10th anniversary of the museum and the late ...
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Posted on: May 7, 2019
In the aftermath of last week's horrible flooding in the area, damage assessment forms are still being collected by the City of Taylor, and a special flooding debris curbside pickup is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, across the comm...
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Posted on: May 3, 2019
Victims of this week's flooding in the City of Taylor should file a damage assessment form with the Customer Service Center in City Hall (23555 Goddard Road).
This week's flooding in the region has resulted in a state of emergency declared by both Wayne Co...
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Posted on: April 25, 2019
EDITOR'S NOTE: The "Party in the Park" free concert series was originally scheduled to kick off Friday, May 3. However, Friday's concert has been canceled. The series will instead open on Friday, June 7.
Get ready for Taylor's Rockin' Big Summer!...
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Posted on: April 26, 2019
Mayor Rick Sollars of the City of Taylor joined leaders BJ’s Wholesale Club during a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday (Thursday, April 25) at the Trader’s Pointe development at Eureka Road and I-75. The site has been staked out for ...
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Posted on: April 25, 2019
A brand-new feature of the 2019 Taylor Summer Festival (June 27-30) is the Community Choice Credit Union “Glow Run, scheduled for Friday, June 28. The exciting 5K Glow Run is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.
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Posted on: April 25, 2019
Some of music's best acts will perform at this year's Taylor Summer Festival (June 27-30) in Heritage Park’s Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion. Tickets are going fast for Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas with special guest Tony Lewis of The Outf...
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Posted on: April 10, 2019
The Lakes of Taylor invites you to take advantage of one of the best golf practice facilities in Southeast Michigan by purchasing a 2019 Taylor Golf Range Membership!
In addition, check out our new Unlimited Twilight Golf Pass! (*limited number available*)...
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Posted on: April 10, 2019
Look for massive changes at Northwest Park as the City of Taylor rolls out this spring’s Good to Great Neighborhood Program. Good2Great will focus on the northwest part of the City, the neighborhoods between Van Born, Beverly, Beech Daly and Ink...
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Posted on: April 11, 2019
The Heritage Park Petting Farm has a new member of its family, a lamb named “Lucky,” which seems apropos given its recent history.
Petting Farm Manager Melanie Shihadeh reported earlier this week that the lamb, estimated to be about two...
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Posted on: April 5, 2019
NOTE: Both Bunny Luncheons at the Petting Farm and the Easter Brunch at the Lakes of Taylor are SOLD OUT!
April is a busy month in Taylor.
It starts on Saturday, April 6, with the first cemetery cleanup of the year by the Clerk's Office, which wil...
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Posted on: April 5, 2019
One of the more friendlier faces around Taylor is heading for Florida.
Former City Councilman John "Jack" Myers stopped by City Hall recently to say his finalize good-byes before he and wife Nancy pack up and head for a new home in Florida.
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Posted on: April 4, 2019
A public hearing regarding the affidavit of failure to perform duties against Edward L. Bourassa, city treasurer, will be held on April 22. The public hearing will take place at the Taylor Municipal Building, City Council Chambers, located at 23555 Goddar...
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Posted on: March 21, 2019
The City of Taylor's "iCare Taylor" app, which is available for free at The App Store online, is operational after some minor adjustments.
Some users who had undergone Apple-related upgrades states that they were experiencing problems with the ap...
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Posted on: March 20, 2019
Judge Theodore A. Metry will preside over any future hearings concerning a possible vacancy created in the City treasurer's position, City Council Chairman Tim Woolley said during the March 19 City Council meeting.
Judge Metry presides over the Grosse Poin...
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Posted on: March 11, 2019
The Michigan Department of Transportation recently held a pre-construction meeting with Audio Construction in preparation to install sidewalks along Telegraph Road, under Ecorse Road and an adjacent railroad pass. Construction will begin in May.
These impr...
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Posted on: March 8, 2019
The City of Taylor recently honored the late John Dingell with a proclamation saluting his legacy during the March 5 City Council meeting. Mr. Dingell passed away on February 7 at the age of 93. He served in Congress from 1955 to 2015, and is the longest-...
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Posted on: February 27, 2019
Couples are famous throughout American history.
History has given us Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (Lucy and Ricky, I Love Lucy). Ross and Rachel (David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston, Friends). Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford (George and Louise, The Jeff...
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Posted on: February 25, 2019
In 1999 the cofounder and CEO of Beyond Basics, Pamela Good, walked into a Detroit school with a mission to make a difference by delivering coats; what she found was that the students needed much more. Thanks to her persistence and support from partners, ...
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Posted on: February 14, 2019
Marriott Hotels are in Taylor’s future – namely new Fairfield Inn and TownPlace Suites on the location of the former Ramada Inn on Eureka Road, east of I-75. The proposal was OK’d by the Planning Commission during a recent me...
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Posted on: February 6, 2019
In an effort to keep residents informed of City-related events in the community, the City of Taylor recently published its first “Taylor Events” magazine, which is located in digital form on our website and will be eventually available...
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Posted on: February 6, 2019
Angela Winton was named the newest member of the City Council on Tuesday, February 5.
Winton replaces Alex Garza, who resigned his post on January 1 after being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. After being voted into her position by counci...
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Posted on: January 28, 2019
Residential property values in Taylor are on the rise, according to the City Assessor.
The City’s 2019 residential assessed values are increasing by 17.6 percent overall. Some areas of Taylor will increase over 17 percent in value, while others w...
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Posted on: January 3, 2019
The Taylor Police Department will soon be fully equipped with body and in-vehicle cameras, along with Tasers, all in an effort to fulfill the expectations of the public, add transparency to law enforcement, reduce lawsuits, and reinforce proper demeanor f...
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Posted on: December 5, 2018
Miniature cattle – two of them to be exact – are coming to the Heritage Park Petting Farm in the very near future.
Mayor Rick Sollars brought forth the resolution to purchase them and City Council agreed unanimously during its Tuesday, December 4 meeting. ...
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Posted on: December 5, 2018
UniFirst Corporation and the City of Taylor have taken the initial steps toward creating a new $15M investment in the City, along with keeping hundreds of jobs here.
City Council unanimously approved the sale of nearly 10 acres of land on the east side of ...
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Posted on: November 30, 2018
During its November 20 meeting of the City Council, the City of Taylor honored the Taylor Seahawks JV Football Team for winning the Junior Varsity title of the Downriver Youth Football League. It marked the first time a youth football team from Taylor won...
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Posted on: November 21, 2018
Mayor Rick Sollars of the City of Taylor is happy to announce the additional of BJ’s Wholesale Club to the new Trader’s Pointe development at Eureka Road and I-75. BJ’s Wholesale made the announcement yesterday (Tuesday, Nove...
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Posted on: November 15, 2018
Gracie, the largest member of the Heritage Park Petting Farm, was humanely euthanized by a visiting veterinarian this morning (Thursday, November 15) after a long battle with illnesses related to age. The Jersey Cow was 11 years old.
Gracie had been losing...
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Posted on: October 4, 2018
The old White Rhino Bar on the corner of Goddard Road and Pardee is going to be totally remodeled and will reopen under new ownership as “Salute Bar & Trattoria.” Work on the building, which has already started, may be finished as soon as the end of t...
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Posted on: August 19, 2018
The United States champions from Lufkin, Texas, will challenge the International champions from Chinese Taipei for the world championship of the 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at noon today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.
The game fea...
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