TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL band featured at Armed Forces Day

Members of the Truman High School Band were featured musicians during the 2017 Armed Forces Day Celebration at City Hall on Saturday, May 13.

BOARD MEMBER, LIBRARIAN aid cemetery cleanup

Board of Education Trustee Jamee McCoy and Randall Elementary School Librarian Caroline Patts were among at group led by City Clerk Cindy Bower who cleaned the old Oak Grove Cemetery, located on Burr Street south of Van Born.

The group cleaned the cemetery on Saturday morning. The clerk's office is in charge of cleaning public cemeteries in the community, and always appreciates the support of volunteers.

HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL hosts choir concert

A choir concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hoover Middle School.

For more information, contact the school office.

FAMILY FUN: Petting Farm hosts Wild Weekends

Attention parents: The exotic animals are returning to the Heritage Park Petting Farm next weekend, when the location hosts "Wild Weekends" on Saturday and Sunday. 

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Shuttles will run from the Sheridan Center parking lot on Pardee Road to the farm, so there will be plenty of parking available.

For ticket prices and more information, call (734) 374-5946.

TAYLOR ON WATCH offers tour, free finger-printing

Bring the whole family and tour the Taylor Police Department, get your children fingerprinted and learn more about the unique Taylor on Watch anti-crime education program at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18.

It’s free at the police department, located at 23515 Goddard Road. For more information, call (734) 374-1447,

Taylor on Watch is an educational program that focuses on crime prevention and teaches residents and businesses how to make it more difficult to become the victim of crime.

Blocks and neighborhoods that want to become more invested in their immediate community can learn crime prevention and security tips via Taylor on Watch meetings. Small groups of neighborhoods can join together and learn what to watch for to protect their families and their neighborhoods.

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows practice pays off

Practice, reading aloud and more practice have moved Ms. Solgot's students at McDowell Elementary School into a great reading zone. She says the kids are working every day to reach their potential and she loves her eager little learners!

HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Garden Club lends Norris Garden a hand(s)

Holland Elementary School Garden Club provided their services to help clean up the nearby Norris Community Garden.  Students worked to prepare the area for spring flowers and vegetables.