Livonia Kids & Families reaching out and touching the lives of so many, so often

The guests on Madonna University's Celebrate Michigan have helped over five hundred families in two counties access food, clothing, family resources and so much more, with the emphasis on SO MUCH MORE!

Just wait until you hear!

Joining Madonna's Karen Sanborn in the Celebrate Michigan studio is Chuck Dardas, the founder of Livonia Kids and Families, and Veronica Cruz, the president of Livonia Kids and Families.

One step closer to getting the facts on what it will cost to repurpose Noble Library

The Livonia City Council voted 5-2 to proceed with a study on the remediation costs and condition of the Noble Library. The library, located at 32901 Plymouth Road, was closed by then-Mayor Dennis Wright in 2019 due to mold and water leakage damage. While the library was initially considered for demolition, Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan delayed the decision, announcing this at her 2023 State of the City Address.

Councilwoman Carrie Budzinski, as quoted in the Observer newspaper, emphasized the building's value in the community and the importance of addressing residents' concerns. Council President Brandon McCullough has been leading the effort for a comprehensive study to determine the actual damage and remediation costs, advocating for a plan to preserve and repurpose the building for community services.

Furthermore, the council unanimously requested the city to maintain the exterior of the building. McCullough also announced that the council will hold a meeting at the Noble Library shortly.

Additionally, the council unanimously voted to require the administration to maintain the outside of the facility for the time being. During the council discussion, Councilman Rob Donovic reiterated his support for tearing down the Noble Library, citing low library usage due to the internet.

McCullough is the only one to draft a plan that includes funding for the improvement of Sheldon Park with more amenities and the repurposing of Noble. He has floated his comprehensive plan which to date has been met with "you will not get this."

Musings applauds the McCullough effort and has written extensively in support of his plan.

One criticism being made of Mayor Maureen Brosnan regarding Noble is off base, that being that she is concentrating too much on Five Mile and Farmington. She correctly should have this as a priority.

That and the staffing of the police and fire, which has greatly improved over previous administrations. That and the emphasis on Livonia non-profits, the youth forum, and the emphasis on involving young people in their hometown.

That and the study completed on infrastructure repairs needed on city-owned buildings and properties. A study on what repairs are needed shows the lack of vision from previous administrations.

Yes, I disagree with the Mayor on Noble, but I am willing to look at the positive taking place as items are taken off the back burner and placed at the forefront of Livonia's progress. The progress that is real and should not be denied as for too long Livonia has coasted, resulting in intellectual stagnation, the slipping into a moribund mediocrity.

So Noble Warriors keep up the fight but position yourself to also applaud and support the progress Livonia is making in so many areas. Let's be in a position to advocate to add Noble to the list of progressive changes being made by this administration.

Now let's go out and get the support for the McCullough plan that will make a difference.

FRC Team 2832: The Livonia Warriors honored with an appearance at

City Council meeting

Not a week goes by that a community organization is being recognized by our Livonia City Council. President Brandon McCullough says that "Livonia has so many success stories that this is one way that we can continue to tell of their success while letting them know how much their hometown appreciates them."

The Livonia Warriors robotic team says "Thank you to the Livonia City Council for inviting us to speak at your meeting tonight. We loved telling you about our teams and doing a little demo. Thank you for all the support."

Livonia Rotary Noon Club pulls off another successful Wine Pull.

Jonathon Wennstrom, President of the Livonia Rotary calls this year's Wine Pull "A great event! Thanks to all the Rotarians & community members that came out to support the Rotary Club of Livonia."

This typewriter had been waiting a year for this event, having so enjoyed the first of what should be an annual Wine Pull, but as I was in Colorado I made sure to have a beverage fitting the occasion.

See you next year for sure. And thank you Rotary.