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Michigan State nabbed an early commitment from a top-100 2024 prospect last summer, but now will be fighting for his services once again. Four-star River Rouge wide receiver Nicholas Marsh announced his decommitment from Michigan State on Tuesday. In a statement released on his Twitter page, Marsh thanked the Michigan State coaching staff and said that MSU will “still be one of my top schools of choice” following his decommitment. As a junior, Marsh recorded 57 catches for 723 yards and six touchdowns for River Rouge, plus a rushing touchdown. The Spartans now have two members in their 2024 recruiting class: four-star Florida cornerback Jamari Howard and four-star Tennessee cornerback Jaylen Thompson.

If you haven’t been to the Downriver area in a while, you may be surprised at all the changes.

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.

Residents of River Rouge want the court to stop a DTE Energy subsidiary from emitting sulfur dioxide and other toxic substances from its Aug Island plant

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for River Rouge on Nov. 8, 2022.

Here is how the teams in the MLive Top 50 did in their Week 9 games. Forest Hills Central: beat Forest Hills Northern 32-08. Zeeland West: beat Grand Rapids Union 58-831. Grand Rapids South Christian: beat Forest Hills Eastern 56-2246. Beal City: beat Cass City 27-1449.

The final weekend of the high school football regular season was Friday night which meant one last chance to make an impression before district play next week.

Week 8 of the high school football regular season saw two games where Michigan High School Football Player of the Year watch list candidates. Dexter and running back Cole Cabana defeated Saline and quarterback CJ Carr. Also, De La Salle and quarterback Brady Drogosh narrowly defeated River Rouge and wide receiver Nick Marsh. This week, Marsh will face another watch list member this week when River Rouge takes on Southfield A&T and quarterback Isaiah Marshall.

Every Wednesday morning for the past two and half years, Tarence Wheeler is outside of Ann Visger Elementary School in River Rouge with his mobile food pantry, “Pantry of Hope.”

It seems not long ago, I was predicting the opening week matchups. Last week, I went 14-5 with my picks, moving my season record to 92-38. Belleville (7-0) vs. Livonia Franklin (7-0), 7 p.m. PURCELL’S PICK: Belleville 42, Franklin 20Southfield A&T (6-1) vs. West Bloomfield (6-1), 7 p.m.A wonderful OAA crossover matchup of teams with great talent on offense. PURCELL’S PICK: West Bloomfield 28, Southfield A&T 14River Rouge (5-1) vs. Warren De La Salle Collegiate (6-1)This non-conference game is a real treat to have in Week 8 of the season.

A boy is hospitalized but appears to be stable after jumping over the retaining wall of a freeway in Detroit Wednesday night and falling dozens of feet amid a police chase.

A chef from San Diego, California traveled to Metro Detroit to help a local high school keep its culinary program going.

Southfield A&T returns to the Metro Detroit top 10 high school football rankings and immediately faces a fellow top 10 opponent in West Bloomfield this week. However, things get much tougher when it welcomes Warren De La Salle on Friday. The biggest threat to its perfect record awaits as it travels to take on mighty Belleville this week. Warren De La Salle (6-1)De La Salle had no issues getting through a struggling Dayton Ponitz team last week, winning 48-3. Warren De La Salle (6-1)2.

Livonia Franklin hops into the Metro Detroit top 10 for the first time this week while River Rouge reappears as well. A trip to Allen Park this week will be a good warmup for a game against Warren De La Salle in Week 8. Warren De La Salle (5-1)If defense wins championships, De La Salle certainly looked like a championship team on Sunday when it smothered Detroit Catholic Central, 28-0, in the Boys Bowl. Detroit Martin Luther King (4-1)King recorded its second consecutive shutout with a 38-0 win over Detroit Renaissance last week. After its 56-0 win over Westland John Glenn last week, Livonia Stevenson is lined up as the next victim.

West Bloomfield continues to climb among a lot of shuffling in the Metro Detroit football rankings. Clarkston (2-2)Clarkston’s rollercoaster ride through a very tough first four games ended with a 35-27 loss to West Bloomfield. Detroit Catholic Central (3-1)Catholic Central continues to roll after a 22-6 win over Detroit U-D Jesuit last week. West Bloomfield (4-0)West Bloomfield passed its toughest test of the season so far when it beat Clarkston, 35-27, last week. Detroit Central (4-0)7.

A Metro Detroit non-profit is helping families struggling with the financial and emotional weight of cancer by raising money to help pay their bills.

As the summer winds down, some fall activities are revving up! This weekend Campus Marius Park in Downtown Detroit transforms into a Bavarian Bierhaus for Parktoberfest. The event celebrates German culture and will feature food trucks, live music, a Biergarten pavilion with beers and games and kids activities. The Fest is happening Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11.

DETROIT – A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult in the shooting death of his apparent best friend, officials said. Zayer Brooks, 17, of River Rouge is charged with murder as an adult in the fata shooting of Edmond Lamont Butler, 17, of Detroit, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced. “The alleged actions of the defendant in this case show a significant degree of decisiveness and weighing of his options in the killing of his avowed best friend,” Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement. “Truly tragic, any way you look at it.”

The Red Hawks open up against River Rouge, then play Zeeland West, Catholic Central and South Christian. The Red Hawks return their leading rusher in Antwuan Nicholls, who ran for 1,096 yards a year ago. Ryan Mitchell also is back after leading the Red Hawks in scoring with 14 touchdowns. In addition, the Red Hawks return their leading receiver in Ryan West, although West is expected to play quarterback. He has guided the Red Hawks to the playoffs seven times over the past nine seasons.

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the River Rouge primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

Seven police departments helped arrest a man after he drove off with his girlfriend’s 2-year-old child during an argument in Lincoln Park and fled from officers at high speeds in three different cities, officials said.

$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.

On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that 23 local organizations will receive grants to help fund stream cleanups.

RIVER ROUGE, MI -- A 19-year-old River Rouge man has been charged with second-degree murder after his 61-year-old grandmother was found shot to death inside her home this week. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Jordan Dow is accused of killing Lela Dow in the home the two shared on Forest Street. The Wayne County Jail lists Jordan as an inmate and that he is being held on charges of second-degree murder along with felony firearm possession. Police say Jordan is cooperating with the investigation and so far no evidence has turned up that the two had a negative relationship. Jordan is also being held on a tether violation related to a different criminal case where he is charged with criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.

Braylon Socia added 16 points and Tarick Bower had 12 for the Cavaliers (8-11). Jeremiah Smith added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Panthers, who got 11 points and six rebounds from Christian Dye. Jalend Brock added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Tigers, who got nine points from Emillio Riley. Floyd Atwood also scored 16 points for the Eagles, who got 11 points from Trent Ciesla. Luke Henige added 11 points for the Hornets, who got 10 apiece from Joe Bitterman and Zack Graves.

When Corey Parker accepted the cornerbacks coaching job with the University of Toledo’s football program this week, it wasn’t a decision he took lightly. In 13 seasons as head coach of the River Rouge football program, Parker’s team qualified for the playoffs for 12-straight years following his first season. He led River Rouge to state championship appearances in 2015, 2019 and 2020, winning the program’s first championship in 2019. In the last few years, colleges began to take notice as River Rouge continued to pump out college-level talent. “Obviously, my ultimate goal in life is to be a Division I college football head coach.

After over a decade of being the River Rouge head football coach, Corey Parker is moving on. The University of Toledo has reportedly hired Parker to be its next quarterbacks coach. The Toledo Blade reported the news on Monday night, confirming with Toledo head coach Jason Candle. He leaves River Rouge in the midst of a 12-season playoff streak. Along the way, River Rouge beat perennial powers like Orchard Lake St. Mary’s in the region finals, 49-14, Chelsea in the semifinals, 14-7, and Muskegon in the championship game, 30-7.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. -- Robert Davis Jr. does not have an aversion of the getting close to basketball hoop, he just likes to shoot it from far away. After being held scoreless in the first quarter, Davis hit four 3-pointers in the second quarter. After hitting a corner 3-pointer, Davis trapped the ball handler by the sideline shortly after River Rouge (12-2) inbounded the ball. After going over a decade without beating River Rouge in its gym, Hamtramck has now done it two seasons in a row. River Rouge was led in scoring by senior Tyler Hamilton, who was also 11-for-12 from the free-throw line.

Several puppies have found new homes thanks to the River Rouge School District.

KALAMAZOO, MI – The sixth week of Michigan’s boys high school basketball season featured many marquee matchups involving Kalamazoo-area schools, with the headliner happening at River Rouge, where Kalamazoo Central defeated Hamtramck, 69-61, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Classic. That signature win boosted K-Central in the latest Kalamazoo-area prep hoops power rankings, but the Maroon Giants were far from the only team to climb heading into Week 7.

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORESYpsilanti Arbor Prep 55, Redford Westfield Prep 52Shamya Reid led Westfield Prep with 16 points, followed by 15 points from Isis Johnson-Musah. Lake Orion 65, Harper Woods 36Alden Ritt led Lake Orion with a double-double in the form of 27 points and 10 rebounds. Malachi Grandberry added 13 points, DJ Morrow had seven points, Blake Liddell had six points and eight rebounds, and Nate Havrilla had six points. SCORESAuburn Hills Avondale 49, Troy 48Bloomfield Christian School 61, Brighton Livingston Christian 43Clarkston 57, Oak Park 54Harper Woods Chandler Park 69, Southfield Arts & Technology 60Lutheran Westland 69, Novi Christian Academy 53Plymouth Christian Academy 85, Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 56River Rouge 80, Dearborn Advanced Tech Academy 64

GRAND BLANC, MI – Nick Marsh scored 17 points Saturday to lead River Rouge to a 58-41 victory over Bridgeport in the opening game of the GottaGetIt Hoops Classic at Grand Blanc. Rouge led 27-25 at halftime. River Rouge raised its record to 8-0 while Bridgeport fell to 1-6. Games continue throughout the day with Grand Blanc vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s wrapping things up beginning at 8:45 p.m. Tickets are $15 and good for the entire day as long as fans don’t leave the building. MORE:State’s top teams to be in Grand Blanc for annual showcase

One person has been killed and another has been critically injured following a shooting Tuesday night outside of a smoke shop in Lincoln Park, police say.

There’s concern about a stretch of land in a storage yard in River Rouge where the pavement has buckled and cracked along Pleasant and Campbell streets.

The library purchased the long-sought-after “Plan of the Fort at De Troit” for $42,500 this month, according to a university news release. Permission to use video provided by William L. Clements Library at University of Michigan. It was just recently put on public sale, said Clements Library Director Paul Erickson, who decided the cost was worth it for the library’s collection. The most recent acquisition and preservation of the 1761 map demonstrates the mission of the Clements Library, Erickson said, which has always appreciated public support to help bolster collections. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:745 flu cases identified in University of Michigan CDC studyThese Michigan cities are considered America’s best college towns, survey saysThe Cube?

The high school boys basketball season was set to begin tonight with a bang as the Motor City Tip-Off Classic invitational was set to include four games involving top teams in Michigan. Due to compliance issues, however, the event has been canceled and the eight teams involved are scrambling to reschedule. The event was scheduled to be hosted in Detroit at the Wayne County Community College District’s Curtis L. Ivery Health & Wellness Center. The games impacted are River Rouge vs. Roseville, Detroit Catholic Central vs. Detroit Edison, Detroit U-D Jesuit vs. Detroit King, and Brother Rice vs. Grand Blanc. The Tip-Off Classic was planning to use an unauthorized streaming services broadcast the games.

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The debate of building another medical marijuana dispensary in the city of River Rouge is getting mixed reactions.

Those two cross-state showdowns aren’t the only two big games involving Kalamazoo-area teams this week, as a pair of Wolverine Conference rivalry games and a marquee matchup in the SAC also headline the Week 6 schedule. Follow along below to see all the Week 6 Kalamazoo-area predictions, including five featured games that promise to be especially competitive. Pick: River Rouge 31, Portage Northern 17---Paw Paw seniors pose for a portrait during Kalamazoo-area high school football at The Dome Sports Center in Schoolcraft, Michigan. Paw Paw has solidified itself as the No. 1 team headlines Week 6 Kalamazoo-area prep football power rankingsKalamazoo-area high school football playoff picture heading into Week 6COVID contributing to record rate of Michigan high school football forfeits, but not the only factor

Officials have charged a Grosse Pointe Park pharmacy owner, a Detroit doctor and three others with running a prescription drug ring in several cities around Wayne County.

A River Rouge police officer attempted a traffic stop Sunday evening because the Chrysler 300 SRT didn’t have a license plate, the report said. The driver allegedly failed to stop, turned off Coolidge Highway onto West Jefferson Avenue and did donuts in front of city hall. The driver then lost control and struck the patrol car, causing significant damage to the 300′s front passenger door. The officer exited his vehicle, pulled his firearm and instructed the suspect to get out of the vehicle. The River Rouge Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident, including the suspect’s identity and whereabouts, to call 313-842-8700.

A lot of Metro Detroit high school football teams made some impressive statements in Week 1, while others have to revisit the drawing board. West Bloomfield (0-1)Despite losing some key pieces from last year’s championship team, many expected more from West Bloomfield to open the season. West Bloomfield has suffered early-season losses all too often, but has found ways to bonce back. Rochester Adams (1-0)Parker Picot led the way for Adams in a shocking 35-17 upset of West Bloomfield. West Bloomfield (0-1)4.

River Rouge is well aware of the fact that it is a young team this year. But no one on the River Rouge roster is about to make excuses. Holly is the lone returning starter on offense for River Rouge. “I think our offense this year is very versatile,” said Christian Johnson, River Rouge’s junior quarterback. He will play both ways this year and should be a force in the trenches for River Rouge.

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.

River Rouge three-star defensive lineman Davonte Miles announced Thursday that he has decommitted from the Wolverines and reopened his recruitment. I would like to thank Coach Nua, Coach Harbaugh and the Michigan staff for recruiting me the past three years. The 6-foot-5, 275-pounder reportedly has 17 offers, including Big Ten schools Michigan State, Minnesota and Indiana. He is the fifth player to decommit this cycle, joining Belleville four-star safety Myles Rowser, Essexville Garber four-star defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren, Tennessee four-star star safety Taylor Groves and Massachusetts four-star linebacker Tyler Martin. RELATED: State title main focus for Davonte Miles of River Rouge

A child predator wanted in North Carolina was arrested this weekend during an overnight search warrant that was served at his relative’s house in River Rouge, police said.

DTE Energy has received state approval to add nearly 800 megawatts of renewable energy projects in Michigan through 2025 – including new solar farms in Detroit, Highland Park and River Rouge. DTE would offer renewable energy bill credits to low-income customers “if the company is successful in securing the necessary funding” for the projects, per a DTE news release. The goal is to have the first one operating by late 2022 or early 2023, said Brian Calka, director of renewable solutions at DTE Energy. The program allows customers to pay extra to support new renewable energy projects in Michigan. Participating in the program creates more renewable energy per dollar than installing and maintaining rooftop solar panels, he said.

The closure of the plant is a milestone in the company’s clean energy transition that includes increased investments in wind and solar, utilizing cleaner natural gas, and operating its carbon-free Fermi nuclear plant.

A River Rouge woman has been charged with murder for shooting and killing her estranged boyfriend during an argument over their children, police said.

Authorities said Theresa Bragg got into argument with victim over the two children they share

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. Division 1Ann Arbor Huron 44, River Rouge 34COVERAGE: Huron’s ‘beautiful’ defense carries team to first Breslin Center birth since 2010Grand Blanc 58, Orchard Lake St Mary’s 53COVERAGE: Grand Blanc in Division 1 semis after ending Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 27-game winning streakWarren De La Salle Collegiate 68, Macomb Dakota 33Division 2Battle Creek Pennfield 54, Romulus Summit Academy North 49Ferndale 73, Croswell-Lexington 68Division 3Flint Beecher 71, Detroit Loyola 46COVERAGE: Flint Beecher headed back to Division 3 semifinals for first time since 2017Division 4Detroit Douglass 68, Southfield Christian 56COVERAGE: Future Spartan Pierre Brooks II one win away from Breslin Center after netting 35 points in playoff win

YPSILANTI, MI -- Huron and River Rouge played in the state quarterfinal tonight at Ypsilanti Lincoln High School. Huron’s fan cheer during the state quarter finals at Ypsilanti Lincoln on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com) Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor NewsHuron’s Brandon Rawls (23) shoots a layup during the state quarter finals against River Rouge at Ypsilanti Lincoln on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com) Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor NewsHuron’s Brandon Rawls (23) shoots against River Rouge during the state quarter finals at Ypsilanti Lincoln on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com) Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor News

The Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award winners have been released and the 2021 finalist field is five players deep. Detroit Frederick Douglass's Pierre Brooks II (1) dribbles up the court against Martin Luther King's Davin Walker (3) during their high school basketball game at Frederick Douglass High School in Detroit, on Friday, February 26, 2021. Grand Rapids Christian's Kobe Bufkin competes against Farmington in the annual Grand Rapids Union Redhawk Showcase in a boys basketball game on Feb. 1, 2020. Despite River Rouge’s rich history, he is hoping to becoming the program’s first Mr. Basketball winner. He is the second-straight Mr. Basketball finalist for St. Mary’s as he follows in the footsteps of Lorne Bowman.

RIVER ROUGE, MI -- Two men died Thursday morning outside of the River Rouge Police Department after they were shot and driven to the department for help. According to WDIV Detroit, the two men -- who have not been identified, but were in their early 20s -- were shot in Ecorse near Jefferson Avenue and Union Street. Police say a female driver and another female who was in the car, drove the men to the police station in hopes of getting the victims help. However, the men died while in the backseat of the car outside of the station. It is unclear if police have any suspects in the shooting or what led to the men being shot.

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.

RIVER ROUGE – River Rouge police are searching for 35-year-old Jennifer Blackmon who has been missing since Dec. 22. All I want is for her to be home and to see all of the accomplishments that I’ve made or going to make,” said Blackmon’s daughter Amonte Hamer. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted to 800-Speak Up or visit visit www.1800speakup.org. MORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports

East Lansing (5-0)Division 1Last Week: 24A lot of Lansing-area teams have gone into quarantine recently and East Lansing is one of them. Detroit Cass Tech (11-1)Division 1Last Week: 20Cass Tech added wins over Detroit CMA, Detroit Collegiate Prep and Roseville last week. Clarkston (9-3)Division 1Last Week: 20Clarkston looks like it has moved on from its back-to-back losses after three wins last week. Saginaw Arthur Hill (8-1)Division 1Last Week: 14Arthur Hill suffered its first loss last week in a three-point decision against Benton Harbor. PREVIOUS RANKINGSTop 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 1Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for Feb. 22First top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for 2021

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. Plymouth was led by 16 points from Ella Riley, 12 points from Kyra Brandon, 8 points from Ainsley Florence and 7 points from Erin Donnelly. Salem was led by Marissa Henry’s 11 points and Abby Resovsky’s 8 points. “I’m happy for our seniors to get the win on our senior night,” Plymouth coach Ryan Ballard said. Credit goes to our kids for learning and growing through adversity this week.

Detroit Southeastern, Detroit Pershing and Detroit Cristo Rey are all on the slate this week. Hamtramck (6-2)Division 1Hamtramck was brought back down to Earth last week with losses to Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Detroit University Prep. North Farmington (5-1)Division 1After notching another win over Farmington, the Raiders lost a key OAA Red matchup against Ferndale, 60-55. Detroit Edison Public School Academy (7-0)Division 2Wins over Detroit Community and Warren Michigan Collegiate last week keep the Pioneers undefeated. DearbornMOREMetro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 22Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 15First Metro Detroit high school boys basketball rankings for 2021 season

Detroit Davis Aerospace, Detroit King and Detroit Central are all up this week. Detroit Edison Public School Academy (4-0)Division 2Edison beat Detroit Catholic Central and Southfield Bradford last week. This week, Detroit Community, Warren Michigan Collegiate and Detroit Leadership Academy are on the schedule. Losing only to Detroit U-D Jesuit, King has Goodrich, Detroit Douglass and Detroit East English Village on its schedule this week. BellevilleMOREMetro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 15First Metro Detroit high school boys basketball rankings for 2021 season

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. The list might be updated periodically. BOYS PREP BASKETBALLCOVERAGEHamtramck 62, River Rouge 56SCORESAllen Park Cabrini 61, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 52Auburn Hills Avondale 59, Royal Oak 54Belleville 48, Livonia Stevenson 45Bloomfield Hills 63, Birmingham Groves 58Brownstown Woodhaven 51, Trenton 43Carleton Airport 59, Riverview 41Clarkston 70, Farmington 40Dearborn 44, Dearborn Fordson 32Dearborn Heights Annapolis 42, Garden City 36Dearborn Heights Crestwood 52, Redford Union 46Detroit Douglass 68, Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 58Detroit Henry Ford 72, Detroit Pershing 59Ecorse 54, Taylor Trillium Academy 30Gibraltar Carlson 36, Lincoln Park 29Grosse Ile 59, Monroe St Mary Catholic Central 43Harper Woods Chandler Park 89, Detroit Leadership Academy 16Lake Orion 38, Birmingham Seaholm 29Lutheran Westland 40, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 31Melvindale 54, Redford Thurston 51Mount Clemens 47, Southfield Bradford Academy 44New Boston Huron 63, Milan 54North Farmington 50, West Bloomfield 39Northville 46, Novi 41Plymouth Christian Academy 69, Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 46Pontiac 61, Ferndale University 46Romulus 59, Dearborn Heights Robichaud 41Romulus Summit Academy North 73, Detroit Community 22Salem 64, Canton 50South Lyon East 39, White Lake Lakeland 37Southfield Arts & Technology 51, Rochester Adams 46Troy Athens 57, Berkley 48Walled Lake Central 53, Waterford Kettering 47Walled Lake Northern 57, Milford 36Warren Michigan Collegiate 59, Detroit Jalen Rose Leadership Academy 57Wayne Memorial 82, Westland John Glenn 48Ypsilanti Lincoln 65, Detroit East English 51GIRLS PREP BASKETBALLSCORESBelleville 59, Livonia Stevenson 32Canton 44, Salem 17Clarkston 80, Flint Powers Catholic 37Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 45, St Clair Shores Lakeview 44Dearborn 52, Dearborn Fordson 37Dearborn Heights Annapolis 43, Garden City 34Eastpointe 47, New Haven 44Gibraltar Carlson 63, Lincoln Park 16Grosse Pointe South 57, Macomb Dakota 35Harper Woods 70, Taylor Prep 24Hartland 53, Plymouth 28Hazel Park 45, Clinton Township Clintondale 12Livonia Franklin 46, Livonia Churchill 19Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 50, Utica 33Madison Heights Lamphere 62, St Clair Shores South Lake 34Marine City 55, Warren Fitzgerald 23New Baltimore Anchor Bay 65, Sterling Heights Stevenson 41Northville 36, Novi 24Redford Thurston 55, Melvindale 20Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 61, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 11Romulus 64, Dearborn Heights Robichaud 38Romulus Summit Academy North 59, Warren Michigan Collegiate 27South Lyon 36, Walled Lake Western 34Trenton 50, Brownstown Woodhaven 25Utica Eisenhower 49, Port Huron Northern 46Utica Ford 56, Romeo 31Walled Lake Central 51, Waterford Kettering 24Warren Cousino 48, St Clair Shores Lake Shore 29Wayne Memorial 82, Westland John Glenn 48West Bloomfield 64, Troy 47Wixom St Catherine 55, Allen Park Cabrini 24Wyandotte Roosevelt 39, Dearborn Edsel Ford 26

For the first time since 2016, River Rouge lost to a league opponent as Hamtramck claimed a 62-56 road win over the No. After losing to River Rouge by single digits in the last three meetings, including two five-point losses, the No. After a bucket by River Rouge’s Keyshawn Devlin to cut the Cosmos’ lead 58-56 with 1:20 left, Hamtramck forced River Rouge to foul the rest of the way. Concentrate on what we do.”Jalen Holly finished with 9 points for River Rouge while Devlin had 8 points. After beating River Rouge for the first time in over a decade -- or much longer -- the wait to finally get that big win was worth it.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of Christopher Triplett. Triplett was found shot to death on July 12, 2020. He was found behind the wheel of a brown or gold 2020 Chevy Malibu. The vehicle was parked on Beechwood Street in River Rouge. More: Crime news

BOYS PREP BASKETBALLSUMMARIESRiver Rouge 73, Detroit Denby 31Legend Geeter led River Rouge with 19 points and 9 rebound. Keyshawn Devlin added 11 points and 6 assists. Ecorse 57, Detroit University Prep 53Malik Olafioye led Ecorse with 25 points and 5 rebounds while teammate Kenneth Morrast Jr. had 14 points and 4 assists. Clemens 42, Warren Michigan Collegiate 13Nevaeh Williams led the Bathers with 26 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 8 steals. Teammate A’laia Richardson had 10 points and 5 assists while N’Tori Readus had 6 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks.

But for River Rouge football coach Corey Parker, losing is just a part of the journey of success. DeWitt built a 27-8 lead in the third quarter before River Rouge was able to start fighting its way back in it. “Our quarterback, that’s my man,” said River Rouge junior wide receiver Jalen Holly. Marsh said being a part of the River Rouge team has helped him earn humility along the way. “These guys aren’t ‘I’ guys.”Despite absorbing the disappointment of the loss, Holly is convinced River Rouge is going nowhere as it expects to return to Ford Field for a third-straight season next fall.

DETROIT, MI – Thomas McIntosh knew it was going to be Tyler Holtz’s moment Saturday night. In fact, McIntosh knew it even before the two teams stepped on to the turf at Ford Field. “Everybody sees his frame and are like, ‘Oh, he’s too small, he’s not big enough,’ but that dude can run. He’s going to run your over, he’s going to run around you, he can do just about everything and he put on a show tonight. That man deserves Mr. Football.”RELATED: Watch DeWitt celebrate Division 3 state football title at Ford FieldRELATED: DeWitt dethrones River Rouge to capture first football state title in school historyHoltz in fact did it all on Saturday against a Rouge defense that prided itself on shutting down strong offenses all season.

DETROIT – DeWitt won their first football state title in school history Saturday night after downing River Rouge, 40-30. Tyler Holtz threw for four touchdowns for DeWitt, while rushing for one touchdown. River Rouge quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns and added two more rushing touchdowns. READ MORE:DeWitt dethrones River Rouge to capture first football state title in school historyJulius Garza’s all-time performance helps New Lothrop football stave off T. C. St. Francis for D-7 state titleCurse broken! Detroit Country Day football finally wins at Ford Field with dominant defenseMontague roars past Clinton 40-14 for Division 6 state title of Michigan high school footballMuskegon Mona Shores beats Warren De La Salle 25-19 to earn Division 2 state title for Michigan high school footballBig plays, stout defense lead Centreville to first football state title

Senior safety Armorion Smith led the River Rouge defense with nine tackles, while sophomore Markell Gilford and senior Demetrius Jester each added seven stops. ---Final Score: DeWitt 40, River Rouge 30. @dewittathletics @MHSAA pic.twitter.com/e3oVeU10WN — FOX Sports Detroit (@FOXSportsDet) January 24, 202101:27DeWitt senior linebacker Grant Uyl recovers an onside kick attempt by River Rouge. @dewittathletics pic.twitter.com/5C0N6ocYU3 — FOX Sports Detroit (@FOXSportsDet) January 24, 202109:09DeWitt quarterback Tyler Holtz races 49-yards down to the River Rouge 20-yard line. @RougeFootball pic.twitter.com/IpeRKFzEGp — FOX Sports Detroit (@FOXSportsDet) January 24, 2021---End of the 1Q: DeWitt 7, River Rouge 0.

The three-star defensive tackle recently committed to Michigan back on Dec. 18, but he was not about to overplay his decision. “With the new defensive coordinator, they kind of run the same defense as us (at River Rouge), the 3-3 front. 49 defensive tackle in the country according to the 247Sports composite, Miles had 17 offers before he committed to the Wolverines. 23 recruit in the state’s 2022 class, River Rouge coach Corey Parker believes Miles can outperform any ranking he has. Miles is also the first player from River Rouge to commit to Michigan in Parker’s career at the school.

The Cardinals are returning to the state title game for the second consecutive year after beating the Rams 27-3. The Cougars defeated Freeland 49-14 to advance to the state finals for the fourth time in the past five season. St. Francis edged Cass City 13-12 to advance to the state finals for the first time since 2009. Centreville has advanced to its first state title game after Everest was forced to forfeit Saturday’s semifinal due to coronavirus issues. PHOTOS GALOREChelsea vs. River Rouge footballClinton defeats Constantine in Division 6 football state semifinalsDavison defeats Rockford 27-3, heads to Ford FieldNo.

The River Rouge coach knew that some predictions had his defending Division 3 state championship team losing to Chelsea in the semifinal round Saturday, but he also knew his squad was ready to prove the doubters wrong. Chelsea then fumbled on the ensuing drive, but Rouge gave the ball back with an interception in the end zone. Our only loss in two years is to River Rouge, who is a pretty dang good football team. I’m sure Chelsea and River Rouge will be playing again next year. “We fully expect to be in the state championship game and that’s the expectation here.

ANN ARBOR – It’s Game Day, Ann Arbor! Only one high school football team from the Ann Arbor area remains as Chelsea will host the defending Division 3 state champion River Rouge in the semifinal round Saturday. The two teams have been among the best in the state regardless of division and are meeting up for a rematch of last season’s state semifinal game where River Rouge edged the Bulldogs 14-7 on their way to the state championship. --River Rouge's Mareyohn Hrabowski (5) runs the ball during River Rouge's state semifinal game against Chelsea at Dearborn High School on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019.Jacob Hamilton | MLive.comHOW TO WATCHSaturdayRiver Rouge at Chelsea, 1 p.m.NFHS Network will be streaming the game and a subscription is needed to view the contest. Two teams still playing think soHow to watch Saturday’s Michigan high school football semifinals, finalsMHSAA confirms no championship games delayed for COVID-19 reasonsMHSAA announces updated winter contact sports schedule

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – It’s been over a year since River Rouge football won its first state title in late November of 2019, but time has not stopped the Panthers’ quest for success. While a lot of press members selected River Rouge to get knocked out of the playoffs by Detroit King last week, Rouge won, 33-30. The talented offensive line has allowed River Rouge quarterback Mareyohn Hrabowski (Western Michigan) to lead the Panthers deep into the playoffs once again. The performance put Hrabowski into the spotlight for River Rouge this year and has continued to prove he deserves the attention. “I’m expecting another competitive Chelsea team like last year.

Defending Division 3 state champion River Rouge (8-1) will travel to Jerry Niehaus Field to face Chelsea (10-0) in a rematch of the state semifinals classic game from the 2019 season. RELATED: Revenge isn’t motivator for Chelsea ahead of state semifinal showdown with River RougeSATURDAY, JAN. 16dRiver Rouge's Mareyohn Hrabowski (5) runs the ball During River Rouge's state semifinal game against Chelsea at Dearborn High School on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019.Jacob Hamilton | MLive.comThis is one of the toughest games to predict given the caliber of teams competing against each other. River Rouge has one of the most talented quarterbacks in the state in Mareyohn Hrabowski, who will be the toughest challenge for Chelsea this weekend. That doesn’t mean Chelsea can’t at least make things difficult for Hrabowski, but it will be a tall task, nonetheless. Prediction: Chelsea 28, River Rouge 27--MORE:MLive reporters predict, readers vote for Michigan high school football semifinal winnersBreaking down Division 3 state semifinal rematch between Chelsea and River RougeUpdated high school football playoff brackets for semifinals and finals Jan. 16Chelsea gets second crack at River Rouge after rolling Flint Kearsley in D3 regional finalVote for high school football Player of the Week from the nine regions MLive coversMLive reporters predict, readers vote for Michigan high school football semifinal winnersCoronavirus tests for Michigan high school athletes has resulted in 99.6 percent negative results, state officials say

The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association announced its 2020 Dream Team on Wednesday. Detroit Cass Tech led the way with three honorees, while Belleville, Clarkston, River Rouge and Romeo had two recipients apiece. Here are the 36 players statewide selected to the MHSFCA Dream Team offense and defense:OFFENSELinemenWeston Jones, RomeoGiovanni El-Hadi, Sterling Heights StevensonRocco Spindler, ClarkstonGarrett Dellinger, ClarkstonRaheem Anderson, Detroit Cass TechRu’Quan Buckley, Wyoming Godwin HeightsCaleb Tiernan, Detroit Country DayKyle Fugedi, Livonia FranklinQuarterbacksBrendan Sullivan, DavisonBrady Rose, Mona ShoresRunning backsDonovan Edwards, West BloomfieldAnthony Tyus III, Portage NorthernDe’javion Stepney, Macomb DakotaWide receiversAntonio Gates Jr., Dearborn FordsonDeion Burks, BellevilleAndrel Anthony Jr., East LansingJace Williams, Grand Rapids Catholic CentralTay’shawn Trent, EastpointeAthleteJoe Taylor, ChelseaDEFENSELinemenDerrick Harmon, Detroit LoyolaMichael Heldman, RomeoDamon Payne, BellevilleJosh Schell, Mount PleasantPius Odjugo, River RougeMalachi Davis, HoltLinebackersKobe King, Detroit Cass TechJaylen Reed, Detroit Martin Luther KingAustin Roon, Byron CenterJosh Burnham, Traverse City CentralAnthony Cardamone, Utica EisenhowerDefensive backsWill Johnson, Grosse Pointe SouthChristian Boivin, Traverse City WestQuillen Howze, Clinton Township Chippewa ValleyKalen King, Detroit Cass TechArmorion Smith, River RougeSpecialistEddie Jewett, Eaton Rapids***More MHSFCA honors:All-state by divisionAcademic all-stateAll-regionAssistant coaches of the yearRelated:Mona Shores’ Brady Rose rises to earn 2020 Michigan Football Player of Year award

It’d be easy for Chelsea to be fueled by a narrow loss to River Rouge in last year’s Division 3 state semifinal game, but that’s isn’t the case for the Bulldogs. While Chelsea lost 14-7 to the eventual state champions in a classic contest, getting revenge isn’t what fuels the Bulldogs heading into Saturday’s rematch. “That’s last year’s team,” said Chelsea coach Josh Lucas. “I can’t wait to play Rouge,” said Chelsea senior defensive back Logan Vaughn. “If you want to be the best, you’re going to have to beat the best and right now they’re the defending state champs,” Lucas said.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – An annual event called the All-Star Give Back aims at making Thanksgiving just a little bit easier for families in need. Cars filled the River Rouge High School parking lot for the 22nd annual Turkey Giveaway Tuesday. READ: Annual Thanksgiving All-Star Giveback event held in River RougeWheeler helped organize the event. Wheeler said the group is giving out more than 2,000 turkeys and food boxes to those in need. They need care, they need hope, they need love.”Coleman said he has lost family and friends to COVID-19.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – The All-Star Giveback event took place Thursday at River Rouge High School. To practice safe social distancing, the event was done in a drive-thru style in the school parking lot. They need care. They need help. Whitmer is asking Michiganders to wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently and avoid large gatherings over the holiday.

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RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – Police are looking for a 65-year-old woman who has been missing since Friday. Audrey Sims was last seen on West Jefferson in River Rouge. No other details were provided. Contact police if you have any information. READ: More missing person coverage

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – A family said a young mother of five was shot and killed in her car with two of her children inside. Tears and hugs were shared Saturday between friends and family members of 25-year-old Selena Buston. They honored a mother of five who was shot and killed in River Rouge Friday night while simply sitting in her car with two of her children inside inside. Her family came back to the very spot she was killed and held a prayer vigil in her honor. Family is hurt.

‘Everybody is heartbroken’ -- Woman fatally shot in River Rouge in truck with 2 of her childrenPublished: October 3, 2020, 11:15 pmTears and hugs were shared Saturday between friends and family of 25-year-old Selena Buston, as they honored a mother of five who was shot and killed in River Rouge Friday night, while simply sitting in her car with two of her children inside inside.

DETROIT A security camera captured video of a River Rouge gas station shooting that left a man dead earlier this week. Local 4s Hank Winchester did a simple test to see if the mail being sent and received is getting where it needs to be on time. There have been 124 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases confirmed at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Nearly two weeks ago, the Department of Justice requested the state of Michigan hand over information about how it handled COVID-19 cases in nursing homes. Read MoreMonday, Sept. 7, 2020 --

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – A security camera captured video of a River Rouge gas station shooting that left a man dead earlier this week. The video shows three people getting out of a silver Chrysler 300, walking over to another and firing shots around 6 p.m. Monday at the gas station on Visger Road between Jefferson Avenue and Fort Street. His family identified him as Alex Minor, of River Rouge. The owner of the gas station, Emad Saleh, said the gunmen then sped up the street to get to Minor’s girlfriend, who was in another car with children inside. You can hear from Minor’s cousin and Saleh in the video posted above.

A security camera captured video of a River Rouge gas station shooting that left a man dead earlier this week. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. Two people were shot outside a gas station in River Rouge, according to police. It happened Monday night on Visger Road between Jefferson Avenue and Fort Street. Video from the scene shows two cars with bullet holes. Police have not released any other information. READ: More local crime reports

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.

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) announced Thursday a recall on contaminated pre-rolls from retail outlets at Bay City, Hazel Park, Detroit, Traverse City, Ann Arbor, Lansing, River Rouge, Ferndale, Quincy, Lowell, Negaunee and Lapeer. According to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the investigation was initiated on July 31. Consumers who have any of the contaminated pre-rolls in their possession should return them to the retailer where they were purchased for proper disposal. Consumers who have experienced symptoms after using these products should report their symptoms and product use to their physician. Consumers are also asked to report any adverse product reactions to the MRA via email at MRA-Enforcement@michigan.gov or call 517-284-8599.

Beaumont Health had a solution Thursday by bringing it all to the curbside. Thursday was the first time Beaumont Health has offered curbside vaccinations. Murphy, a nurse practitioner at Beaumont Teen Health Center, said it’s a great option for those trying to social distance. READ: Here’s what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicThe Beaumont Teen Health Center will be offering curbside vaccines in Taylor on Aug. 5. More information can be found on the official Beaumont Health website here.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has interrupted many routines, and that includes wellness visits for children and teens who have now fallen behind on routine vaccinations. The state of Michigan has reported a 44.5 percent decrease in immunizations during the pandemic. Officials with Beaumont said that decline puts children and their communities at risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. The River Rouge event will be held on July 30 at 1460 W. Coolidge Highway. The Taylor event will be held on Aug. 5 at Taylor, 26650 Eureka Road, Suite B.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. River Rouge celebrated the 100th birthday of a woman who is living through the second global pandemic of her lifetime. Five years ago, Dora Smith earned her high school diploma at 95 years old. While she expected to have a few people drive by, she didnt expect to hear the sirens and honking horns that made their way down Chestnut Street in River Rouge. The celebration included the mayors of River Rouge and Ecorse -- her former city. Now that shes reached her goals of getting her high school diploma and reaching 100 years old, Smith talked about whats next.

TRENTON, Mich. A police pursuit in River Rouge led to one mans arrest the reunion of a Trenton woman and her puppy. A man wanted in connection to several Downriver home invasion was taken into police custody. Police said William Black, 47, was on a home invasion rampage through Allen Park, Wyandotte and Trenton. A Trenton woman had her new puppy stolen during a home invasion. Trenton police didnt give up looking for Thor and the puppy was returned to her Wednesday.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Downriver woman reunited with stolen puppy after suspects chaotic arrestA police pursuit in River Rouge led to one mans arrest the reunion of a Trenton woman and her puppy. Dashcam and bodycam footage captured the wild chase. A man wanted in connection to several Downriver home invasion was taken into police custody.

FULL VIDEO: River Rouge high schooler celebrates surviving COVID-19 after 3 weeks on ventilatorPublished: May 28, 2020, 7:26 pmA senior at River Rouge High School is celebrating more than one type of graduation after he spent three weeks on a ventilator and survived the coronavirus (COVID-19).

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. A senior at River Rouge High School is celebrating more than one type of graduation after he spent three weeks on a ventilator and survived the coronavirus (COVID-19). Alijah Cromartie, 18, thought he would be spending this month finishing his senior year at River Rouge. Cromartie was discharged Thursday, and RIM staff members wanted to make sure it didnt go unnoticed. It wasnt the graduation he had planned, but Cromartie couldnt hide his job as the staff celebrated him beating the coronavirus. After three weeks on a ventilator at Childrens Hospital, Cromartie went to RIM to continue his recovery.

Serial murder suspect Kenyel Brown has been declared brain dead. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

OAK PARK, Mich. – A phone call Monday led police to a man they say is connected to at least six homicides in Metro Detroit. Kenyel William Brown (WDIV)MORE: Search for Metro Detroit serial murder suspect comes to violent endPolice had been looking for Brown after they believed he committed multiple murders, one nonfatal shooting and two carjackings in Metro Detroit. Three of the shootings were in River Rouge, two were in Detroit and one was in Highland Park. Officials said someone working at an adult bookstore on 8 Mile Road near the Detroit and Oak Park border spotted Brown on Monday. Officers were able to locate Brown, but he tried fleeing through yards in Oak Park.