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Friday, February 8, 2013

Wayne County to Erect Memorial for Fallen First Responders

Trenton police officer Robert D. Pare who lost his life while serving will have his name placed on the wall.

A memorial to be erected this year will honor fallen first responders from fire and police departments across Wayne County including Trenton. An unveiling was held Tuesday at Warren Valley Banquet Center in Dearborn Heights, where Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano joined mayors, as well as fire and police personnel, for the announcement. “This memorial will stand as a beautiful tribute to honor and remember those brave men and women, whom, while on-duty for a Wayne County Community, selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve us all,” Ficano said. "We hope we never have to add another name after today," he added. Construction is slated to run May 1 through September for the memorial, which will sit at the corner of Hines…

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Detroit Edison Raises $2,200 for Local Food Pantry and Salvation Army

DTE's Trenton Channel Power Plant and the city of Trenton joined together for their annual Chili Christmas Luncheon.

The Trenton Channel Power Plant and the City of Trenton joined together June 8 and raised over $2,200 at their 14th Annual Chili Christmas Luncheon. The money raised, with proceeds from lunch sales along with matching funds from DTE Energy, will benefit the Downriver Salvation Army and the Trenton Food Pantry. The event was held at the power plant. About 150 people attended, including power plant employees, Trenton municipal workers, and local residents. Those in attendance had the opportunity to vote for their favorite chili, between the Detroit Edison team and the Trenton Fire Department. The Detroit Edison team won with a vote of 101 to 29. The trophy will be given back to them from the fire department, who won last year's competition…

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