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At the end of 2019, Gerrod Abram began his first season as the head coach for the Ecorse boys basketball program. At the time, Ecorse was a decent program but one that had never turned heads in the talent-packed Metro Detroit basketball scene. Having been an assistant on for the 2006 Detroit Renaissance team that won a Class B state championship, Abram knew the Ecorse basketball program needed some work if it wanted notable an sustainable success.

Ecorse Public Schools called off class two days in a row due to power outages in district buildings.

Over the last week, Ecorse guard Malik Olafioye had three games and got a double-double in each one. With his double-double streak now at four games, Olafioye is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Raiders. Not bad for a 6-foot-2 guard.

A boxer pitbull mix had been left out in the middle of the deep freeze around Christmas Day. She was curled up in a ball, struggling to stay warm, when rescuers found her in Ecorse near West Jefferson Avenue and West Outer Drive.

A 17-year-old boy is facing charges for bringing a gun to Ecorse High School this week.

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Another shooting this week at Renaissance Estates of Ecorse, this time leaving a 27-year-old dead.

$2 million will be used to turn a once-vacant lot in Southwest Detroit into an urban paradise that will benefit families from three different cities.

A six-year-old child playing outside a River Rouge apartment complex was caught in the crossfire and grazed by a bullet. Fortunately, she is expected to be ok.

Families at an Ecorse apartment complex say they’re living in fear amid a rise in violent crimes at the complex. It wasn’t just the residents reaching out for help as a property management team is desperately trying to keep its residents safe.

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As Menominee proved on Thursday in it’s 74-56 win over Ecorse, it is a U.P. After an impressive first half, Menominee was able to outlast an Ecorse comeback in the second half before pulling away one final time. “I think that if you look at our whole playoff run that we’ve had so far, he’s attacked really well. If you look at the last six (games), he’s attacked the rim really, really well. Senior Cooper Conway had 18 points and nine rebounds for Menominee, including 11 points in the second half.

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A 16-year-old boy has been charged in a Van Buren Township crash that left one person dead and sent three other people to the hospital.

Derrick Kemp hit a floater in the lane as time expired giving Ecorse a 49-47 win over Erie Mason in the finals of the Division 3 Regional at Flat Rock.

ECORSE – It was business as usual for Ypsilanti Arbor Prep’s girls basketball team on Thursday. Like they’ve done for most of the season and especially in the postseason, the Gators breezed past Allen Park Cabrini, 65-21, in the Division 3 regional title game to claim the program’s seventh regional championship in the past eight years.

The dominance Ypsilanti Arbor Prep’s girls basketball team has imposed on its opponents during the postseason continued Tuesday night in the Division 3 regional final in Ecorse. The Gators wasted little time getting past Blissfield with a 71-36 to earn a spot in the regional final. Chelsea advances to Thursday’s regional final at 6 p.m. versus Portland back in Tecumseh. --High school games can be viewed on livestream on the NFHS NetworkIf you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters. MORE:Vote for the Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week for Feb. 28-March 5Ann Arbor-area girls basketball regional pairings, schedule

Malik Olafioye led Ecorse with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in just three quarters of action. Also for Ecorse, Kenneth Morrast Jr. had 20 points and five assists, Derrick Kemp had 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Denelle Kemp had 18 points and five steals, and JaShaun Parker had 11 points and six steals.

ECORSE, MI -- An assistant principal at Ecorse High School was arrested Monday on school property on a charge of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a person younger than 13. According to the WDIV-Detroit, Melven Conway, 45, was charged on Feb. 1 by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office over an alleged sexual assault that took place at a Detroit home. The alleged victim is a relative who says Conway assaulted her several years ago when she was 10, authorities said. As a condition of bond, Conway must wear a tether and would only be allowed to leave his home to go to work or to meet with his legal counsel. He is also ordered not to have contact with the alleged victim.

The assistant principal of Ecorse High School was arrested Monday on accusations that he committed sex crimes with a 10-year-old relative, officials said.

Kenneth Morrast Jr. led the way with 20 points and hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer for the win to move Ecorse to 6-1 on the season. Malik Olafioye scored 14 points with seven rebounds and assists. Derrick Kemp had nine points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Denelle Kemp Jr. had nine points while Shamar Ballengers had eight points and 10 rebounds.

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Two employees were injured Wednesday during an incident at the Great Lakes Steel plant in Ecorse, officials said.

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com or tag @JaredPurcellDET on Twitter with the results. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORESEcorse 77, Taylor 47Ecorse was led by a big night from Malik Olafioye, who finished with 40 points and 10 rebounds. Kenneth Morrast Jr. added 16 points and seven assists while JayShaun Parker scored 10 points. Warren Lincoln 77, St Clair Shores Lakeview 43GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORESAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard 43, Macomb Lutheran North 16Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood 51, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 23Clawson 51, Warren Woods Tower 21Livonia Clarenceville 37, Bloomfield Hills Roeper 34Macomb Dakota 60, Birmingham Seaholm 29

CLINTON, MI -- Michigan Center are football regional champions. The Cardinals hoisted the trophy after a 27-14 win over Clinton on Friday night, Nov. 12 at Clinton High School. After leading 7-3 at halftime, Michigan Center weathered a fourth quarter Clinton comeback to move into the state semifinals. Michigan Center will play either Warren Michigan Collegiate or Ecorse in the semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 20. MORE JACKSON-AREA SPORTS COVERAGE:Brooklyn Columbia Central falls in regional volleyball finalPredictions for the Jackson area’s three remaining playoff teams

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Tenants at an apartment complex in Ecorse are frustrated with a rise in violent crime.

County officials said it was the first of multiple expungement clinics they will host in August and September.

This weekend’s Thunder Over Michigan air show will cause some road closures in Van Buren Township.

A police officer on patrol noticed a van out of place in an alley at about 4 a.m. Tuesday in Wyandotte and went to check it out.

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The veteran police official who was suddenly fired by the City of Ecorse is not leaving the position quietly.

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Ecorse City Council fired the city’s public safety director at a meeting on Tuesday after he filed a whistleblower lawsuit.

ECORSE, MI – A dog who survived frigid temperatures and a spat with a coyote before being rescued from ice along the Detroit River has been adopted by the man who rescued him. “Today the little Miracle dog was placed into the hands of the hero who saved his life,” the post reads. “That’s right, this dog who defied all the odds will now live happily ever after with the man who saved his life. The dog suffered frostbite that required surgery and had surgery for hip dysplasia. “Congrats Jude and family on the addition to your family.”

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com with the results. COVERAGERomulus Summit Academy North 64, Ecorse 48STORY & PHOTOS: Balanced effort gives Romulus Summit boys basketball 1st district title with 64-48 win over EcorseSUMMARIESSalem 50, Canton 44Salem moves on to the region semifinals next week and was led by Chris Kovacs’ game-high 19 points. Ashton Wheeler also had 16 points for the Rocks. Cole Vickers led Canton with 18 points while Lake McIntosh had 12 points.

NEW BOSTON, Mich. -- The Romulus Summit Academy North boys basketball team was in unfamiliar territory on Saturday afternoon, but proved it belonged. Playing in its first district final in school history, four Summit players scored in double figures as the Dragons beat Ecorse, 64-48, to capture the program’s first Division 2 district title. The historic moment was not lost on Summit standout junior guard Orlando Lovejoy said this win was a longtime coming. “He’s our best player, he’s our best passer, best scorer, best rebound and best defender, but we know the other team knows that. “We rallied together at halftime and decided were were going to fight together to win this game,” Lovejoy said.

RVER ROUGE, Mich. – At least two people have died following a shooting in Wayne County on Thursday morning. According to police, a shooting occurred in Ecorse Thursday morning. Two individuals involved in the shooting, both in their 20s, reportedly drove to River Rouge in search of help. The two individuals drove to the River Rouge Police Department, where they died inside of the vehicle, officials say. Additional details regarding the shooting or the victims’ identities have not yet been released.

Dakario Valentine added 10 points and 12 rebounds for Ecorse while Derrick Kemp had 7 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds. Northwest was led by Sabrina Gottschalk’s 15 points and Melanie Siebert’s 10 points. It is the first league championship in school history for Plymouth Christian. Trenton was led by Bri Thomas’ 15 points while Alayna Mulford had 11 points and 15 rebounds for the double-double. Grosse Ile was led by Natalie Kirk’s 15 points.

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. BOYS BASKETBALLSUMMARIESEcorse 83 Cristo Rey 65Malik Olafioye led Ecorse with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists while two teammates registered double-doubles as Dakario Valentine had 14 points and 12 rebounds while Derrick Kemp had 12 points and 10 assists. Kenneth Morrast Jr. also had 18 points and 5 assists. Taylor Trillium Academy 56, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 46Trillium was led by a strong performance from senior Ronald Raybon, who finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore Damaryon Fishburn added 11 points and 8 rebounds for Tillium as well.

DETROIT – Hundreds gathered in the parking lot of HYPE Athletics to pay their respects Sunday night to a star high school basketball player who taken way too soon. Just before she was killed -- Carlesa scored 27 points on the court. It’s like losing a kid, losing a relative or losing a sibling,” said, Ecorse Girl’s Basketball Coach, Raul Jenkins. Carlesa played basketball for Ecorse High School and Henry Ford Academy but coaches from all throughout her athletic career always keep in touch. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

ECORSE, MI -- A small dog is recovering at a Michigan animal hospital after he was stranded on the icy Detroit River for four days last week. Patricia Trevino with the River Rouge Animal Shelter watched the dog from afar over the four days as it floated on river ice and other areas along the river in Ecorse, near the John D. Dingell Park, the AP reports. At one point, the dog was chased further onto the ice by coyote, Trevino said. The dog is now being taken care of at the Woodhaven Animal Hospital and updates on the dog’s condition have been posted to the hospital’s Facebook page. Good morning from Woodhaven Animal Hospital.

WOODHAVEN, Mich. – A dog who had been stranded on the frozen Detroit River for four days was rescued Saturday. A Metro Detroit veterinarian shed light Sunday on how the dog is doing and the unlikely thing that may have saved his life. ORIGINAL STORY: Dog rescued from frozen Detroit River after being stranded for days“He’s a miracle,” said Dr. Lucretia Greear, owner of Woodhaven Animal Hospital. Fonzi was stranded for four days on ice in Detroit River until a Good Samaritan -- who wished to remain anonymous -- reached him with an airboat and brought him to shore. He had blocks of ice frozen in his fur, was suffering frostbite, malnutrition and severe pancreatitis.

ECORSE, Mich. – A dog who had been stranded on the frozen Detroit River for four days was rescued Saturday. Trevino said Fonzi was stuck on the river in the cold for four days. “Apparently a coyote came off Mud Island and chased him out further into the Detroit River,” Trevino said. As of Saturday the dog was very sick and expected to stay in the animal hospital for at least five days. UPDATE: Dog rescued from frozen Detroit River slowly recoveringThe Woodhaven Animal Hospital provided an update on Facebook Sunday about the dog’s condition and noted it was doing well.

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com with the results. Stats from the game are accepted too. BOYS PREP BASKETBALLSUMMARIESHamtramck 60, Ecorse 54Javier Whitaker scored 20 points to lead Hamtramck in the win. For Ecrose, Malik Olafioye had 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists while Derrick Kemp added 9 points and 7 assists.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – A photo of a suspected car thief posted to Facebook helped police in Allen Park apprehend the suspect 20 minutes later. The suspected thief used the victim’s car keys to locate the car while the victim was working at Fairlane Mall and had no idea the car was being taken. Police said the suspect found the victim’s jacket and took the keys to his 2014 Buick Regal. Allen Park police had surveillance video of the suspect and one clear image. Police said Strunk was remorseful but would only say he left the car in Ecorse with the keys still inside.

ECORSE, Mich. – The mayor of Ecorse was re-elected this week and he’s already having to fight for his job. During a city council meeting on Wednesday night, one council member called for Mayor Lamar Tidwell to be removed from office. Mayor pro tem Darcel Brown raised two big issues that he said he was made aware of in an affidavit just a month ago. The Ecorse Public Safety Department is under an FBI public corruption probe. The FBI is strongly hinting that criminal charges could come from how Ecorse police officers handled stolen vehicles.

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ECORSE, MI – A mother and her live-in boyfriend are facing murder and child abuse charges related to the alleged abuse her 1-year-old twin sons; one survived, the other did not. She was charged in August with first-degree child abuse, a felony punishable by up to life imprisonment. Gibson, who is not the boys' father, is charged with first-degree murder, a felony that carries a mandatory life sentence, and first-degree child abuse, the report said. RELATED: Michigan mother of 1-year-old twin boys charged with child abuse after one diesOn July 28, Ecorse Police officers responded to a child abuse call at Renaissance Estates, MLive previously reported. Lisa Marie Reed has been lodged in jail without bond since she was arrested at the hospital, the TV station reports.

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed up on Local 4 News at Noon. Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenLisa Marie Reed faced a judge in-person Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to her charges of second degree murder and first degree child abuse.

ECORSE, Mich. – Lisa Marie Reed faced a judge in-person Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to her charges of second degree murder and first degree child abuse. The 34-year-old mother had twin 13-month-old boys, Zyaire and Zion Reed. Reed is charged with second degree murder and first degree child abuse after Zyaire died. She is also charge with first degree child abuse for Zion’s injuries. He was charged with first degree murder for Zyaire’s death and two counts of first degree child abuse for the twins.

Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenPublished: October 21, 2020, 12:22 pmJames Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed and are facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed.

ECORSE, Mich. – James Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder Friday in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed. Gibson and Reed are currently facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed. “The evidence in this case will show that Zyaire Reed suffered abuse for almost half of his very young life. “The alleged facts of this case left seasoned prosecutors shaking their heads and vowing to seek justice for him.”Gibson was charged with first degree murder and first degree child abuse. Reed was charged with second degree murder and child abuse.

Two games were added to the Michigan high school list of cancellations Friday, with Detroit Country Day and Allen Park both forfeiting their Week 4 matchups. Country Day was scheduled to play Armada, while Allen Park was set to take on Ecorse. “We had a situation come up late last night at Country Day,” Country Day coach and athletic director Dan MacLean said. Allen Park falls to 2-2 with the cancellation, with wins over Trenton and Ferndale and a loss to Brownstone Woodhaven. Allen Park finishes with games against Edsel Ford and Southgate Anderson.

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – The departure of Muskegon Heights' police chief is looming very quickly, but the city manager believes there’s someone ready to step in and fill his shoes. He leaves Muskegon Heights after nearly five years to become the leader of both the police and fire departments in Ecorse. Muskegon Heights City Manager Troy Bell said he recommended that the city council appoint an interim chief. The Muskegon Heights Police Department was the recipient of the 2020 Leadership in Community Policing Award for small departments from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Gretchen Whitmer, start ‘civil war’Local Eats: Soul Filled Eatery will be the ‘home of the turkey knuckle’ in Muskegon Heights

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – The Muskegon Heights police chief is leaving after nearly five years for a new position in Ecorse. The job will take Thomas back to the Detroit area, where he lived and worked for decades prior to coming to Muskegon Heights in 2016. During his tenure in Muskegon Heights, Thomas in 2017 outfitted officers with body cameras – the first department in the area to do so, worked to clean up blight and even implemented a youth baseball league. The tough-talking chief with “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” theme song for a cell phone ringtone came to Muskegon Heights as interim chief in January 2016. A month later, three people were shot at a Muskegon Heights high school basketball game and a sheriff deputy shot the suspect, prompting strong words from Thomas about the public’s tolerance for violence.

ECORSE, Mich. – An Ecorse man accused of child abuse appeared in court Wednesday on charges that stem from an incident in July. James Gibson is facing charges in connection to the injuries to Zion Reed, as police and prosecutors continue to investigate the death of the 13-month-old boy’s twin brother, Zyaire Reed. Two days later, the twins' mother, Lisa Reed, was charged with first-degree child abuse. It’s been nearly two months, but Gibson, who fled from the hospital and was later caught by police, has also been arraigned on first-degree child abuse charges. He was convicted of child abuse 15 years ago and had been serving time for carjacking, police said.

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ECORSE, Mich. – On Friday, 34-year-old Ecorse resident, James Edward Gibson, was charged with first degree child abuse. At the time the abuse happened Gibson was living with both the child’s twin brother Zyaire Reed and mother Lisa Marie Reed. Zyaire Reed died and Zion Reed survived. “There is simply not much that prepares you for the allegations in this case for 13-month-old twin Zion Reed. The 34-year-old mother has also been charged with first degree child abuse in connection to the surviving child’s case.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. A $200,000 two-part donation is set to provide masks to about 25,000 children in Wayne County, Wayne County Commission announced Thursday. The Commission approved the donation from Ballmer Giving LLC of Bellevue, Washington. The other half of the donation will be allocated toward the Save-A-Life Program for convalescent plasma donation as a treatment for COVID-19. This is a wonderful gift and we are very grateful to receive it, Commission Chair Alisha Bell said in a news release. According to the release, Ballmer Giving LLC was created by Steve Ballmer, who is the former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clipper owner.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured. One of the boys, Zyaire Reed, died from his injuries at a children’s hospital. His brother, Zion Reed, has been admitted to a children’s hospital to address multiple injuries. Charges are still pending against her regarding the death of her other son Zyaire, officials said. He did serve a year in jail after a child abuse conviction, but he was in and out of prison since 2007 because of a carjacking conviction.

Mother, boyfriend in custody after 13-month-old killed, twin brother severely injured in EcorsePublished: July 30, 2020, 11:15 pmA mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured.

Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injuredPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:40 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

Ecorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beatenPublished: July 30, 2020, 4:36 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

ECORSE, Mich. – An Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said. One 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured on Tuesday after alleged physical abuse from their mother and her boyfriend. At about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Ecorse police responded to a report of child abuse at the family’s home in the 3900 block of 7th Street. Lisa Marie Reed was charged Thursday with first-degree child abuse in connection with her son Zion. Charges are still pending against her regarding the death of her other son Zyaire, officials said.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Mother charged in connection with boys beatingAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said. One 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured on Tuesday after alleged physical abuse from their mother and her boyfriend.

ECORSE, Mich. – A mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured. An ambulance was called to the families home in Ecorse early on Tuesday morning. He ran from the hospital on Tuesday morning and was caught just before 6 p.m. at an uncle’s house in Sumpter Township. Inspector Timothy Sassak with the Ecorse Police Department said when police responded to Renaissance Estates in Ecorse at around 5 a.m. they found a baby on the hood of a car with unspeakable injuries. The couple is expected to be arraigned Wednesday on first-degree child abuse and first-degree murder charges.

Ecorse mother, boyfriend in custody after 1-year-old killed, sibling hospitalizedPublished: July 28, 2020, 11:22 pmA mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured.

ECORSE, Mich. – Sources tell Local 4 that 1-year-old twins have been severely beaten in Ecorse and one of them has died. UPDATE: Ecorse mother, boyfriend in custody after 1-year-old killed, sibling hospitalizedPolice are investigating the incident. The boys allegedly suffered severe abuse at the hands of their mother’s boyfriend, sources said. Zyaire Reed died from his injuries at Children’s Hospital. Family said the boy’s mother is in jail.

1-year-old twin killed, sibling hospitalized after being beaten in Ecorse, sources sayPublished: July 28, 2020, 5:44 pmSources tell Local 4 that a 1-year-old twins have been severely beaten in Ecorse and one of them has died. The other sibling is still in a hospital.

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FILE PHOTO: An entrance to the U.S. Steel Great Lakes Works plant is seen in Ecorse, Michigan, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File PhotoCHICAGO (Reuters) - United States Steel Corp plans to lay off as many as 1,545 workers at its Great Lakes Works facility in the electoral swing state of Michigan following its decision to indefinitely idle a significant portion of the facility. Domestic steel prices, after rising in the immediate aftermath of President Donald Trumps crackdown on foreign imports, have fallen amid weakening demand from the auto and other manufacturing sectors. The Pittsburgh-based company attributed the move to weak demand, lower steel prices as well as strategic alignment of its footprint. U.S. Steel, which saw a record profit in 2018 on soaring steel prices, reported a loss in the latest quarter on slowing demand.

I strongly encourage anyone affected by these layoffs to contact my office to learn more about resources that can help.U.S. Steel is a major emitter of sulfur dioxide in southwest Detroit, Ecorse, and River Rouge a toxic landscape of smokestacks, coal piles, and gas flares. The combined sulfur dioxide levels in the area exceed the national standard, posing serious health risks to residents.Sulfur dioxide is very dangerous and can cause asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Short-term exposure can cause difficulty breathing, stomach pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, fever, and irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs. But for the employees, the closure is a major setback.