Shooting suspect considered armed and dangerous

Ryan Kristoffer Ramsey II, 19, is currently on the run and is sought by Taylor Police. He is considered armed and dangerous and is the suspect in a September 19 shooting.

At around 11:30 p.m. two police officers were on a call at Pond Village Drive, near E...

Tina Daniels appointed to fill City Council vacancy

Tina Daniels, a lifelong resident of Taylor, has been appointed to City Council to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ira Slaven last month. Daniels finished in eighth place among council candidates during the November 2021 General Election. The top...

Survey results could enhance broadband access in Wayne County

The Wayne County Economic Development Division is surveying residents online in an effort to enhance the county’s ability to secure state and federal grants to improve high-speed internet access.

 "The data collected in this survey ...

Apply now to serve on Recreation Commission

The current term for members of the City of Taylor Recreation Commission expires at the end of this year, so the Parks & Recreation Department is seeking any residents who would like to apply. 

Commissioners are appointed to serve terms of one...

Al Young named City's newest deputy fire chief

The City of Taylor has appointed Al Young, a member of the Fire Department for over 30 years, as its newest deputy chief. Young replaces Stan Pochran, who retired last month. His appointment was approved by City Council during its September 5 meeting by u...

Update on Monroe Boulevard project

The Department of Public Works has provided an update for the ongoing Monroe Boulevard Resurfacing Project. The project was designed in two phases. 

• Phase I is from Bernard Street and ends at Wick Road.
• Phase II starts at Wick Road and ends at Ecor...

Self-report storm damages online to Wayne County Homeland Security

If you had storm damage this week, Wayne County Homeland Security is asking residents to self-report it by filling out an online survey.

Click here to self-report damages. (When filling out the survey, make sure to include a minimum of three pictures.)

Gov....

UPDATED: Councilman Ira Slaven passes away at 81

Ira Slaven – former Taylor Fire Department inspector, Air Force veteran and grand master of the Masons – passed away on Thursday, August 17. The city councilman had been battling failing health for a lengthy period of time.

Mr. Slaven, ...

Good to Great program moves into three new areas

The City of Taylor’s Good to Great Neighborhood Improvement Program is moving into its newest neighborhoods: 

• Area #28 (Telegraph, Goddard, Westlake and Wick)
• Area #29 (Wick, Inkster, Goddard and Holland)
• Area #30 (Goddard, Inkster, Northl...

Taylor does not have an election scheduled in 2023

Residents should be reminded that the City of Taylor does not have a scheduled election in 2023. Voters can visit the Michigan Voter Information Center to verify their voter registration and stay up to date on upcoming elections: mvic.sos.state.mi.us

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McGuire Street repaving begins Tuesday, August 1

Al’s Asphalt will begin the repaving of McGuire Street on August 1. 

Work will be done 7-7 Mondays through Fridays.

Parking will not be allowed within the active construction limits. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintaine...

Moody's raises City bond rating three levels to A2

Moody’s Investors Service announced in late January that it has upgraded he City of Taylor’s bond rating three levels to A2 from Baa2. The A2 rating puts the City’s investment-grade bond solidly into the upper medium grade. M...

Plante Moran gives City solid grades during annual audit

The City of Taylor accepted a clean 2022 audit last month, as presented by Plante Moran, an audit, tax, consulting and wealth management firm. The auditors issued   an unmodified opinion, the highest form of assurance that can be received from an...

Beware of scams being attempted in the community

Residents, especially the elderly, should be aware of attempted scams involving impersonating DTE Energy and even City of Taylor officials.

Scammers have attempted to use convincing automated messaging to lure unsuspecting residents into volunteering impor...

Michael Lividini named City's newest deputy chief

Michael Lividini, who first joined the Taylor Police in 2000, has been named the department’s newest deputy police chief. Deputy Chief Lividini, who has held commander positions within the department since 2015, was unanimously approved by City ...

American Legion offers free shuttle to John Dingell VA Medical Center

The American Legion is offering a free shuttle service for Downriver veterans to and from the John Dingell VA Medical Center every Wednesday.

The shuttle will pick up vets at the American Legion Veteran’s Service Office, 15100 Northline Road, Roo...

Chinese Taipei wins sixth straight JLWS title, edging Texas, 2-0

The dynasty continues! For the sixth straight year, a team from Chinese Taipei has captured the world championship of the Junior League Baseball World Series.

The Shing-Ming Junior Little League of Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, edged Lufkin, Texas, 2-0, in Sund...

Texas faces Chinese Taipei for world championship

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...

We're down to the Final Four teams in the 2018 JLWS

The final four is set for the 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series. Two games are scheduled for Saturday (August 18) at Taylor’s Heritage Park to determine the United States and International championships for 2018.

The winners of Satu...

Rain delays starts for today's games at the JLWS (August 16)

Fans of the Junior League World Series should note that the starting times for today’s games for August 16 have been changed, due to the rain in the Detroit region.

USA West (California) and USA Central (Illinois) will now begin play at 6 p.m., n...

Four teams face must-win games today in JLWS

The 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series is down to six teams with world championship dreams. Two must-win games are set today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The week-long international tournament for the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old ...

Four teams eliminated from championship contention on Tuesday

Suddenly, the Junior League Baseball World Series is down to eight teams. Four teams were eliminated from contention on Tuesday. Four more games on Wednesday at Taylor’s  Heritage Park will limit the field even further.

The week-long int...

Tension builds as teams face championship elimination today (August 14)

There may be a bit of tension today at World Series Field. Four games are scheduled and the losing team in each game will be eliminated from contention in the Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The week-long internatio...

Will Day 2 hold form after a wild opening slate of games?

Four teams will make their debut today in the 38th annual Junior League Youth Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road.

Day two of the international week-long tournament comes after one of the most exciting opening days ...

Opening ceremonies kick off at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 11

Opening ceremonies of the Junior League Baseball World Series begin about 8 p.m. Saturday, August 11. The event is open to the public at no cost. Tournament organizers are counting on local fans to make visitors feel welcome. Admission is free.

The ceremon...

2018 JLWS ready to roll after last year's exciting finish

Jack Regenye's amazing catch

A year after Chinese Taipei won its fifth straight world championship and an outfielder from Pennsylvania stole a guaranteed home run by making the “catch of the Millennium,” the Junior League Baseball World...

Junior League Baseball World Series set to return to Taylor, Mich., for 38th straight year

TAYLOR, MICHIGAN – For the 38th consecutive year, the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old baseball players will compete for the world championship of Junior League Baseball during the 2018 Junior League World Series at Taylor’s Heritage ...

Teams firming up for 38th annual JLWS

Six of the 12 teams have qualified for the 38th annual Junior League World Series, which holds its opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 11, at Heritage Park in Taylor. Here's how things look thus far:

Junior League Baseball World Series Schedule &nda...