Donnie Wahlberg to visit new Taylor restaurant April 26

On the heels of Metro Detroit’s latest Wahlburgers opening in Taylor, Donnie Wahlberg plans to visit the chain’s two area locations April 26.

"We just welcomed Mark Wahlberg to our community, and we look forward to meeting Donnie,&...

Fifth annual Heritage Park Cleanup Day rescheduled for May 5

Heritage Park Cleanup Day founder and director Jim Taylor refuses to put away his yellow baseball cap -- which means the event has been rescheduled!

Saturday, May 5, is in the new date for the fifth annual Heritage Park Cleanup Day. Originally scheduled on...

Wahlburgers hosts City of Taylor employees for test run; will open April 19

Mayor Rick Sollars and the employees of the City of Taylor would like to thank the owners and staff at Wahlburgers for using them as willing guinea pigs today (Wednesday, April 18) during the new location’s test run before opening from 11 a.m.-1...

Sewer cleaning and televising continues in certain areas of Taylor

The City of Taylor recently obtained a grant through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to conduct a sewer cleaning and television inspection program for sanitary sewers in theCity of Taylor.The purpose of the program is to assess the existi...

Goddard Road construction project to begin the week of April 9

The City of Taylor recently received Federal Funding through the Michigan Department of Transportation to repair and resurface Goddard Road from Telegraph Road to Pardee Road. The project will begin rolling out on Monday, April 9

Hennessey Engineers is act...

City to hold first Mother-Son Date Night at Sportplex

Animal shelter now back to accepting animals

After a lengthy closure for cleaning and improvements, the Taylor Animal Shelter, 25555 Northline Road, is now back to accepting animals as of today, Monday, April 2.

While the shelter was closed, animals were transferred to the Michigan Humane Society&...

Comedy Night at Taylor Meadows

Taylor Police to kick off 'Hope Not Handcuffs' campaign on Tuesday, March 20

A kick off for the Taylor Police Department's “Hope Not Handcuffs” program will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in the City Council Chambers located on the first floor of Taylor City Hall, 23555 Goddard (east of Telegraph, at Pine...

Healthy Taylor explores free fitness program ... and needs your opinions

Healthy Taylor, in partnership with the City of Taylor and First Responders for Fitness, is considering creating a free, fun public workout program this summer. But they need your help.

The program would be offered every other week, in two, 45-minute sessi...

Report potholes properly to achieve the best results

This is the pothole season, and with the wide variety of weather we have witnessed, the roads have taken a beating. Taylor reminds its residents that it is important to know how to properly report potholes within City limits. Residents should report potho...

Goddard Road to be resurfaced in the spring

One of the City’s biggest road improvement projects will begin this spring, when Goddard Road, between Telegraph and Pardee, is resurfaced. The project was officially approved by unanimous vote of City Council during its February 6 meeting.

A con...

Animal shelter, after cleaning and modifications, to reopen Monday, March 26

The Taylor Animal Shelter, 25555 Northline Road, reopens for full business tomorrow (Monday, March 26). The shelter has been closed for over two weeks for deep cleaning as well as some building and operational modifications.

The shelter reopens with an emp...

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden visit library

Host team being added to 2018 JLWS

A host team is being added to the annual Junior League World Series, which has been hosted by Taylor since its inception.

The announcement came earlier this week, as the Little League International Tournament noted two new expansion changes in 2018 that wi...

Things looking up for Kendall, puppy that showed signs of illness

When it comes to “Kendall,” the friendly puppy that showed symptoms of Kennel Cough, things are definitely looking up.

Staff at Southpointe Veterinary Hospital in Allen Park announced today that Kendall is much improved. The dog is eati...

Kendall, puppy with symptoms of Kennel Cough, showing small signs of improvement

Many people have been interested in the current medical condition of “Kendall,” a friendly puppy that showed symptoms of Kennel Cough. Staff at the Southpointe Veterinary Hospital, where Kendall is staying, has announced that the puppy...

New COPS grant will added four Taylor Police officers

The City of Taylor continues to make safety a priority by adding key crime-fighting initiatives and staffing in the Police Department.

A Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant proposed by Mayor Rick Sollars and Police Chief John Blair was unanim...

Growing Great Gardens celebrates 10th year

The 10th annual Growing Great Gardens Conference (GGG) is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17 at Wayne County Community College District’s Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline.

The Taylor Conservatory Foundation, Taylor Garden Club and Wayne Co...

Wayne County seeking locations of potholes

Fish & Loaves celebrate 10th anniversary; Mayor Sollars among honorees

The 10th anniversary of the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry serving the nutritional needs of hungry people in Taylor and six surrounding communities will be celebrated on Thursday, February 8, at the Crystal Park banquet facility at 17009 Champaig...

Flags lowered for fallen Detroit officer

Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Feb. 2, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of Detroit Police Officer Glenn Doss, Jr., who was killed in the line of duty Sunday, J...

City separates from TASKK animal group

The City of Taylor has decided to immediately separate from the Volunteers of the Taylor Animal Shelter (commonly referred to as TASKK), an animal support group. City officials thank the group for their support of the Taylor Animal Shelter, but constant d...

Facebook account of police incident proves fictitious

Allegations posted on Facebook yesterday against a Taylor Police officer who was questioning a man at the I-94-Telegraph Road interchange have been proven to be fictitious.

After viewing the secure dash cam video from the patrol car of the entire incident,...

Daddy Daughter Dance tickets on sale now!

Some of the City of Taylor's hottest tickets -- the annual Daddy Daughter Dance -- are on sale now online and at the Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Road. 

There will be two dances: 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, February 10. The dance...

City introduces new 'video tour' on website

A new “Welcome to the City of Taylor Tour” has been added to the City of Taylor’s official website, Mayor Rick Sollars announced today.

The addition is the result of months of preparation by the City and its partner, CGI Commu...

2018 Downriver Water Photo Contest

The Focus on Downriver Water photo contest begins on January 1, 2018 and runs all year long. Each month there will be a new photo prompt and prize. Winning pictures will be displayed in the next Alliance of Downriver Watersheds Community Calendar. Every m...

UPDATED: SNOW EMERGENCY in the City has ended

The citywide SNOW EMERGENCY is now over (as of Wednesday, December 27, 2017).

Preston: The right fit for the right family

Danny McWilliams was looking for the perfect family. They were delivered right before Christmas in the form of Shannon Edwards and her two children, Luke and Moriah, right here in Taylor.

Call it a perfect fit.

McWilliams, an officer with the Baytown (Texas...

P.E.P. Talks to begin in January 2018

The Taylor CERT Program will be working alongside the Taylor Fire Department to bring area residents PEP (Personal Emergency Preparedness) Talks.  

These will take place once a month and cover a range of topics from putting out fires and Home Safe...

Standout residents honored by City Council

A pair of outstanding Taylor residents, George Gouth and Gerald Ziemba, were honored with proclamations by the City of Taylor during the past two City Council meetings.

Gouth (above), Taylor's noted historian, was honored by council during its December 5, ...

City of Taylor officially opposes modifications to deep-injection well

The City Council last night (December 5, 2017) voted unanimously to oppose proposed modifications to the existing permits of Environmental Geo-Technologies' deep-injection well in neighboring Romulus.

The firm is attempting to modify its existing permits, ...

Measurement Incorporated to hold open house; will hire approximately 100

Measurement Incorporated’s Taylor Scoring Center, located in the Taylor Commons Shopping Center in Ecorse Road, east of Monroe, will be hosting an Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5.  

The location is seeking to hire...

Blair named new police chief; Hopper deputy chief

Mayor Rick Sollars, in a surprise public announcement during the 2017 Inaugural Ceremonies Tuesday night (November 14), named John Blair (above) as Taylor’s newest police chief. Richard “Rick” Hopper was named deputy chief.

Ma...

City to welcome in the holiday season with 2017 Winterfest

The City of Taylor will welcome in the holiday season during its annual Winterfest on Saturday, November 25. The celebration will include the first-ever Winterfest 5K, holiday parade, opening of Santa’s Magic Forest, Fill the F-350 Toy Drive, of...

Sollars family makes donation to Animal Shelter

Mayor Rick Sollars and his wife, Alicia, donated bedding, food and toys for the adopter of the Taylor Animal Shelter's Cane Corso, Ersa.

Ersa was paraded around City Hall by Animal Control Officer Lanny Hall yesterday and found a fan in the mayor, who has ...

Southland Mall makes unique donation to Veterans Museum

Ever wonder where all the coins go after they are thrown into the fountains inside Southland Center? Over $1,100 worth ended up with the Friends of the Taylor Veterans Museum this week.

Southland Mall periodically cleans out the fountains and donates the c...

Avoid contaminating your recyclables

The City of Taylor and its curbside waste collection contractor, GFL (Green For Life Environmental), take recycling very seriously. Therefore, it is important to send along occasional reminders about important guidelines that improve our recycling efforts...

Drop off unwanted prescription drugs in Taylor Police lobby at any time

With "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day" being held around the country in late October, the Taylor Police would like to remind everyone that the department runs an ongoing drug drop off in its lobby at 23515 Goddard Road. Anyone can drop ...

Taylor Chevrolet partners with City to donate to Red Cross for hurricane relief

General Manager Mark Montante of Taylor Chevrolet partnered with the City of Taylor during its September "Cruze for a Cause" campaign. As a result, $1,195 was donated Tuesday to the American Red Cross to aid hurricane relief efforts.

Montante, al...

23rd District Court in Taylor Offering New Online Resolution of Traffic Citations

Taylor motorists now have the opportunity to settle traffic tickets more quickly and efficiently through an innovative online resolution system the district court is launching. Instead of having to wait in line at the courthouse, citizens can now access t...

Wayne County offers distressed property owners tax options

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office is offering distressed property owners tax options to avoid foreclosure.

The county offers the Distressed Owner-Occupant Extension, Interest Reduction Stipulated Payment Agreement and Stipulated Payment Agreement options...

Latest TAP grant to focus on creation of Telegraph-Ecorse sidewalk

"Goat Trails" along Telegraph Road

SEMCOG has selected the City for another Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant that will focus on constructing sidewalks along Telegraph Road, under Ecorse Road and nearby railway overpass.

Mayor Rick So...

Tickets on sale now for Rockin' Country Music Festival

Tickets are on-sale now for area’s newest festival which brings rocking collection of national and local country music talent to Heritage Park on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9.

Hot off the release of the group’s highly-a...

2017 PASER study ranks City's streets

The City of Taylor recently completed its 2017 Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) study, which will lead to future road repairs in the community as part of a 10-year comprehensive plan.

The City is required to do a PASER study every two years. ...

JLWS banners among new signage planned on Telegraph Road

More new banners are planned for Telegraph Road, including one devoted to the annual Junior League World Series, which kicks off with opening ceremonies on August 12.

The City of Taylor earlier installed new banners across Goddard Road, alternating between...

WCCCD check to fund waterwheel improvements

Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus President Anthony Arminiak presented Mayor Rick Sollars with a check for over $50,000 yesterday, with the funds aimed at modernizing and lighting the waterwheel located at Coan Lake in Heritage Park...

Taylor Fire to receive $318,182 grant for vehicle usage

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell announced that the City of Taylor Fire Department will receive a $318,182 vehicle acquisition grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will allow Taylor to ...

Beaumont donates $24,000 for new heart monitors

Beaumont recently donated $24,000 to the Taylor Fire Department to be used for three new heart monitors, which will be placed in the TFD's ambulances. Beaumont Taylor President Lee Ann Odom and Chief Nursing Officer Kristine Donahue were on hand July 18 t...

New Rockin' Country Festival to feature Billy Ray Cyrus and Old Dominion

With a top-notch, hit-filled roster of national performers and a showcase for a number of local music acts, Rockin’ Country Music Festival sets the stage to be a premier event of the fall when it debuts in the picturesque outdoor setting of Heri...

Welcome booklet now available to residents

A new "Welcome to the City of Taylor" informational booklet is now available online. 

Click here for online and downloadable versions

"People should find this publication informative and very helpful,"said Mayor Rick Sollars. &q...

City to conduct sewer cleaning, television inspection throughout community

The City of Taylor recently obtained a grant through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to conduct a sewer cleaning and television inspection program for sanitary sewers in the City of Taylor. The purpose of the program is to assess the exis...

Businesses should take heed of signage ordinances

With the arrival of summer comes more outdoor activity, and the City of Taylor would like to remind our business partners and others to review the local laws on outdoor signage. City ordinance officers strictly enforce sign laws in the community, and if y...

Judge calls for recount of school board votes and clears clerks of any wrongdoing

Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Robert Colombo today (June 15) ordered a recount of the ballots in a November Board of Education race in Taylor, while simultaneously clearing local clerks of any wrongdoing.

The Board of Canvassers will now recount the vot...

City rehabilitating sanitary sewer lines

The City has completed an inspection program which has identified sewers with interior surface deterioration, cracks, and leaking joints. Taylor has contracted with Liquiforce Services to rehabilitate sanitary sewer mains by installing cured-in-place pipe...

City of Taylor prevails against water and sewer class-action lawsuit

The City of Taylor’s aggressive resistance to a class action lawsuit that would have raided its water fund has paid off, as Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David J. Allen dismissed the case today (June 8, 2017).

“We will continue to de...

City seeks candidates for Board of Ethics

Taylor is seeking interested residents to volunteer to serve on the Board of Ethics Commission. Anyone interested should send a brief letter of interest and a resume.

Email letter and resume to Karl Ziomek at kziomek@ci.taylor.mi.us.

Members shall be appoin...

City, VA to hold town hall meeting for veterans

Veterans and their families are invited to a free Veterans Town Hall Meeting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 17. The event will be held at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.

Click for downloadable flyer

The initial portion of the program will involve discussing w...

Youth Art Competition winners are announced

The 11 winners have been announced for the Taylor Farmer’s Market Youth Art Competition, sponsored by MI Custom Signs and the Downriver Council of the Arts.

Children entered in three age groups: 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old and 13-18 years old. ...

City Council to consider Fire Department emergency transport services

The City Council is expected on Tuesday (June 6) to consider a plan that would reestablish the Taylor Fire Department’s ability to take over emergency transporting services in the City of Taylor.

This week’s City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor ...

Menards build out of new Trader's Point site begins

Work is starting on the new Menards, the anchor site of the new Trader’s Point development on the old Gibraltar Trade Center property, located on Eureka Road between Racho and I-75. McConnell Excavating is currently on location, doing above-grou...

Farmer's Market opens Friday with new features, including hours from noon-7

Are you ready for great weather, great food and great friends?

The 2017 Taylor Farmer’s Market, sponsored by Beaumont, will open for the season at noon on Friday, June 2, and will offer several new features. The market will be open each Friday (w...

Podcast discusses new signage to be installed by City of Taylor

This week’s City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars," centers on new signage to be installed in key locations of the City.

Host Dr. Paul Reeves, Mayor Sollars and Karl Ziomek are joined by Golf, Parks and Recreation Dire...

New grant is big step toward vast improvement in non-motorized connectivity

In an effort to increase connectivity across the City of Taylor, SEMCOG’s Regional Clearinghouse Review Committee has selected the community for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding in 2018, with focus on the to-be-developed &ld...

13 Ways to Reach Out: A round table conversation

The discussion will center on the troubling Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why," which is based on Jay Asher’s novel about rape, bullying and suicide. The show has generated a great deal of discussion on suicide. 

Community Care S...

Podcast highlights changes at Taylor Community Library

This week’s City of Taylor Podcast features Library Director Theresa Powers and Assistant Library Director Vanessa Verdun-Morris.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCAST

Host Dr. Paul Reeves and Karl Ziomek interview the librarians on changes in the facil...

Library's Michigan Activity Pass program celebrates 10 years

Celebrating its 10-year-anniversary, the Michigan Activity Pass will continue to provide library card holders at participating libraries statewide with free or discounted access to hundreds of Michigan state parks and recreation areas, historic sites, cul...

City to put a new face on Heritage Park

Heritage Park will be getting new signage across the board, including large new hi-tech LED digital marquees along Pardee and Northline roads.

The package, which will be installed by MI Custom Signs of Taylor, was recommended by Mayor Rick Sollars and unan...

DPS Director Keith Boc joins podcast to discuss recycling, rubbish

Did you know that Americans use 4 million plastic bottles every hour, but only 25 percent are recycled? Or that we waste enough aluminum annually to stock the auto industry with enough material to build a year’s worth of vehicles? 

(Clic...

Weekly podcast focuses on economic development

It all started with Cinemark and Menards, and then branched out into other new businesses like PizzaPapalis, Panera Bread, Primanti Bros., Grimaldi's ... the list goes on. The City of Taylor has been very successful in economic development, and t...

Ron Mills honored by the City of Taylor

Ron Mills, the longest serving commissioner in the history of the City of Taylor, was honored by Mayor Rick Sollars, City Council, Treasurer Edward Bourassa and Clerk Cindy Bower on Tuesday, May 2.

For the past 44 years, Mills has served on the Recreation ...

The Wolverines Base Ball Club of Taylor to play home opener

Are you ready for a trip back into time? When baseball was two words, the field didn’t feature dirt infields and manicured grass. And a foul ball going straight backward was specifically considered a “tick.” Foul balls went f...

Latest podcast discusses roadwork around City of Taylor

This week's City of Taylor Podcast "Coffee with Rick Sollars" discusses roadwork around the community, including the planned work on Goddard Road between Wick and Ecorse) and work along Goddard Road.

TO HEAR THE PODCAST, CLICK HERE

Also d...

2017-18 budget shows increasing fund balance, tax decrease and reasonable millage rate

Taylor’s newest budget shows an ever-increasing fund balance, a tax decrease and a reasonable millage rate, with plans for staffing increases in key departments.

Mayor Rick Sollars presented and the City Council approved by a unanimous 7-0 vote M...

Yard sale benefits American Cancer Society

Members of the "Best of Taylor" team in the Taylor Relay for Life will hold their large annual fundraising yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the corner of Northline Road and Pine Street, east of Telegraph Road.

All proceeds f...

Pelham Road resurfacing to begin this summer

The long-awaited resurfacing project on Pelham Road, between Wick and Ecorse roads, should begin in late June or early July, according to the Taylor Department of Public Services Department.

The resurfacing project by Wayne County is out to bid and is sche...

Construction to begin on lanes of Racho Road on April 25

On Tuesday, April 25, Fiore Construction will begin sawcutting concrete portions of the pavement on Racho Road from Northline to Eureka roads.  They will start with the north- and south-bound lanes against the center boulevard. This will involve ...

City to begin sewer maintenance program in north end on April 26

The City of Taylor has completed an inspection program which has identified sewers with interior surface deterioration, cracks, and leaking joints in an area roughly south of the Van Born Road corridor, from Inkster Road to Pardee Road.  

The City...

Service to clean and seal joints in several streets beginning April 24

The City of Taylor has contracted with Carr’s Outdoor Services to clean and seal cracks and joints of the following concrete streets:

• Bailey - Chestnut to Eureka
• Westlake - Superior to Eureka
• Clinton - Pardee to Birch
• Brest - Telegraph to Pine
• Brest ...

DIA Inside-Out Program comes to Taylor (with Podcast)

Taylor is one of one of just 11 sites located throughout the metropolitan Detroit area that will display large outdoor reproductions of famous artwork as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside-Out Program this spring. The DIA installed more than 100...

Pardee, Goddard to undergo roadwork

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to patch the asphalt road surface in the following locations:

• Pardee Road from Superior to Northline
• Pardee Road from Northline to Goddard
• Goddard Road from Pardee to Allen

Sections of deter...

Podcast: Golf is in the air!

Taylor Golf is open for play this season, and the courses at the Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows are ready to welcome you!

Special guest on this week's City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars," is Golf, Parks and Recre...

DIA Inside-Out program comes to 'Cultural Corridor'

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Inside-Out program is installing outdoor artwork across the "Cultural Corridor" in Taylor today, through Heritage Park, the Conservatory and WCCCD. Replicas of some of the world's finest artwork w...

Ford Motor Co. taking over old Masco Headquarters and vacant Kmart location

The City of Taylor risked losing one of its largest taxpayers when Masco began downsizing and relocating its headquarters to Livonia, but it turned out there was a better idea available right around the corner.

Ford Motor Co. has agreed to takeover not onl...

Street repair projects to begin on Monday, April 3

The City of Taylor has contracted with Fiore Enterprises to repair sections of Champaign from Pardee Road to Pelham Road; Haskel from Pardee to Monroe; Haskell from Merrick to Pelham; Pine from Goddard to Brest; Brest from Pardee to Heatherwood Court; and...

Water main projects to begin on Monday, April 3

Water main improvements on Michael Street and Gulley Street from Van Born Road south to I-94, and on Van Born Road from Telegraph Road to Gulley Street, are scheduled to begin the week of April 3, 2017.  Please review the following information. &...

Spring street sweeping begins with major thoroughfares

The Department of Public Works has announced its 2017 spring street sweeping schedule, which begins this week with major roads in the community. This round of street sweeping will run through Friday, April 21.

Through Friday (March 24), street sweepers wil...

DriveTime location to takeover old Taylor Ford site (with podcast)

The DriveTime Automotive Group Inc. will be renovating the old Taylor Ford location on Telegraph Road, north of Goddard, in the next few weeks. DriveTime plans a June opening. According to Mayor Rick Sollars, not only will the new business fill a void on ...

Fire hydrant replacement program begins this week

In continuing the City of Taylor’s efforts to maintain and improve infrastructure, fire hydrants are scheduled to be replaced as part of the 2016 City of Taylor Water Main Rehabilitation Program.  The program begins this week.

ATTACHED i...

Wayne County seeks correction officers

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is now hiring correction officers for all shifts at the Wayne County Jail.

Salaries range from $31,000 to $57,000 annually. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen; 18 or older; high school diploma or GED; no f...

Firefighters discuss fire safety on weekly podcast

Fire Chief Steve Portis and Commander Tim Grapentine visit this week's City of Taylor "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars" podcast to discuss fire safety.

Click here to listen

Between 75 and 90 percent of all residential fires could be preven...

Heritage Park Cleanup Day scheduled for April 22

The popular Heritage Park Cleanup Day is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 22. Founder Jim Taylor joined Mayor Rick Sollars, Karl Ziomek and host Dr. Paul Reeves on the City of Taylor podcast to discuss the event.

Click here to listen to podcast

The H...

Fundraiser to be held for the late Scott Persia's family

A fundraiser is scheduled for 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Taylor VFW Hall, 11590 Pine Street, for the family of the late Scott Persia.

Mr. Persia, 43, passed away February 26, 2017. He was just 43. His father Brian is a longtime member of the Taylor A...

DTE to resume tree trimming schedule in specific locations

DTE Energy is committed to providing safe and reliable electricity for every home and family in this region. To support that commitment, DTE Energy work crews will soon be visiting Taylor to trim and, if necessary, remove trees growing too close to power ...

Wahlburgers to locate in Eureka Way! corridor (with Podcast)

Wahlburgers is coming to town!

Former rapper, Hollywood movie star and businessman Mark Wahlberg announced last week that his group will be moving into Taylor. The new location will take the place of the Big Boy’s on 21200 Penn, just off Eureka R...

Former police chief to be laid to rest

Note: Via The News-Herald Newspapers, written by Dave Gorgon

Thomas Bonner, the longest-serving chief of police in the history of the city of Taylor, died the morning of Wednesday, February 23, 2017, at Beaumont Southshore Hospital in Trenton. He was 71 ye...

UPDATED WITH PODCAST: Residential LED street light changes begin

In an effort to maintain and improve City of Taylor’s infrastructure, DTE has been authorized to replace existing aging mercury vapor street lights with LED light fixtures. The conversion work will be performed by Corby Energy Services (CES), under the au...

Taylor creating eligibility list for position of Fire Medic

The City of Taylor is creating an eligibility list for the position of Fire Medic. Detailed qualifications are available here.  A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.  If you are interested in being considered a candidate, co...

City of Taylor hosting annual job fairs (with Podcast)

The City of Taylor will hold its two annual Job Fairs at the Taylor Sportsplex and the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course later this month.

Listen to a podcast discussion about the job fairs involving host Dr. Paul Reeves; Mayor Rick Sollars; Golf, Parks and Recr...

Volunteers sought to help test Downriver creeks

The Alliance of Downriver Watersheds "Ours to Protect" project is seeking volunteers to test water in Downriver creeks.

The program will begin with information and training at 1 p.m. March 25 at 1100 N. Main in Ann Arbor. This will include classr...

New Measurement Inc. location seeking new hires

Measurement Inc.'s new location in the Taylor Commons Shopping Center along Ecorse Road. is now hiring.

Measurement replaces the old Dunham’s in the shopping center,  located at 21520 Ecorse Road behind Applebee’s. Mea...

Podcast focuses on upcoming State of the City address

This week's City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars," discusses the upcoming 2017 State of the City address and luncheon.

To listen, click here

The 2017 State of the City address and luncheon is again being hosted by the R...

Moody's upgrades City of Taylor bond ratings

Moody's Investors Service on January 30 upgraded to Baa2 from Baa3 the City of Taylor's General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) bonds and bond issued by the Taylor Building Authority impacting $5.2 million of rated debt. 

The City&...

Chinese Taipei claims 37th JLWS crown

The Shing-Ming Junior Little League all-stars from Taoyuan City have won the fifth straight Junior League Baseball World Series for Chinese Taipei.

The International champions of the 13- and 14-year-old division of Little League baseball defeated the USA c...

For Marty Ort, the game is the love of his life

Marty Ort has been involved in baseball his whole life. He played T-ball at age 5 in the Scranton Central City Little League in Pennsylvania and played baseball until age 12.

At 13, he volunteered to operate the pitching machine for younger players. Two ye...

Browntown Township resident serves as volunteer umpire

For 35-year veteran umpire Mike Roach, it’s the young ballplayers who keep him doing what he loves.

Roach, a 59-year-old Brownstown resident and an auto line worker for Ford Motor Co. since 1994, has been volunteering at the Junior League Basebal...

It's Pennsylvania vs. Chinese Tapei for the 37th JLWS title

The world championship of the 37th annual Junior League Baseball World Series will be determined today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

USA champion Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, will play International champion Taoyuan City, Chinese Taipei, at noon.

He...

International, USA champs to be determined Saturday

The 2017 International and United States champions of the Junior League Baseball World Series will be determined Saturday at Taylor’s Heritage Park.Only three games remain in the eight-day international tournament for the best teams of 13- and 1...

Texas player wins home run derby contest

Garrett Graham of the Wylie Little League junior all-stars in Abilene, Texas, won the annual Home Run Derby held during the Junior League World Series.

Graham and Luis Ortega of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, hit four of their five balls off the tee for home runs a...

Key rain outs to be played today at 4 and 7 p.m.

Two key rained-out games scheduled for Thursday will be made up today at the 37th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

Only five games remain in the international tournament for the best teams of 13- and 14-year-o...

Asia-Pacific, USA East claim slots in International and USA finals

The defending Junior League world champions from Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, and the USA East champs from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, have punched their tickets to the International and USA championship games, respectively, during the Junior League Basebal...

JLWS field begins to narrow

Every game matters! That’s been the status every day this week during the Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The action continues today with four games with huge implications. Two more teams will be eliminate...

Day 3 features trio of key games

Three teams will be eliminated from competition today, while three keep going at the Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

Tuesday is day three of the eight-day international tournament for the best teams of 13- and 14-ye...

Czech Republic, Venezuela and Pennsylvania set to debut in Junior League Baseball World Series

Championship teams from Czech Republic, Venezuela and Pennsylvania will make their 2017 debut in the Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

Monday is day two of the eight-day international tournament for the best teams of ...

Series returns to Taylor for 37th year

For the 37th consecutive year, the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old baseball players will compete for the Junior League Baseball World Series this week at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

Opening ceremonies of the annual spectacle are set for about 8 p.m...

Opening Ceremonies are Saturday for Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor

Opening ceremonies of the 37th annual Junior League Baseball World Series are set for 8 p.m. Saturday on World Series Field at Taylor’s Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road.

The nighttime event is open to the public and tournament organizers are coun...

Junior League World Series recycles plastic bottle caps to turn them into high-quality benches

Collecting and recycling plastic bottle caps has turned into a grand slam for organizers of the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor.

Thousands of pounds of the caps have been turned into 10 high-quality, heavy-duty, 185-pound, six-foot benches th...

Opening ceremonies scheduled for Saturday night, August 12

Opening ceremonies for the 2017 Junior League World Series are scheduled for Saturday night, August 12.

The ceremonies will be held at the JLWS Field, located in Heritage Park.

Included will be introductions, dignitaries and fireworks.

JLWS: Did you know?

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2017 Junior League World Series' games to begin August 13

The games of the 37th annual Junior League Baseball World Series get under way August 13-20 at World Series Field in Taylor’s Heritage Park.

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An alarm system can provide valuable protection if installed correctly and used responsibly.  

An alarm is a major factor when a thief picks a target – most would prefer to go where there is no alarm. Nevertheless, an alarm can never rep...