23rd District Court offers amnesty program

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City, schools look forward to parade honoring this year's graduating class

The City of Taylor and the Taylor Schools are looking forward to celebrating the Taylor High School Class of 2020 on Thursday, June 4. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a parade is planned through Heritage Park. It will enter the park at approximately 5 p.m.T...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for June 2, 2020

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. The governor’s order will allow retailers to reopen on June 4 and restaurants to r...

Good to Great Neighborhood Program moves into Area No. 15 on June 1

The Good to Great Neighborhood Program will head for Area No. 15 on Monday, June 1. Area No. 15 includes the neighborhood between Beech Daly, Van Born, Telegraph and the I-94 freeway. Residents in this neighborhood should be receiving letters in the mail,...

Tall grass enforcement to increase on June 1

The city will begin enforcing violations of its tall grass ordinance beginning June 1. Overgrown grass is not only an eyesore, but can provide a home for outdoor rodents like rats, which can cause health problems on not only the property in question, but ...

Annual citywide garage sale rescheduled for June 18-28

The 2020 Citywide Rummage Sale has been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, June 18, through Sunday, June 28. This will enable participants to have two full weekends of garage sales, should weather be a problem during one of the weekends.

No permit is re...

Lawn care and property maintenance: It's easier when everyone does their part

Warmer days are welcome in Michigan, but they also carry responsibility for property owners. City Ordinances requires grass and weeds do not exceed eight inches tall on any property, including grass and weeds along fences and walls.

Due to the COVID-19 pan...

2020 Taylor Festival rescheduled to Labor Day Weekend

The City of Taylor and promoter 360 Event Productions are doing everything possible to save this year’s community festival, which has been postponed from late June to Labor Day Weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rock legend Dennis DeYoung and ...

Happy Soles 5K Run and Walk holding a virtual event

Registration is under way for the 11th annual Happy Soles 5K Run and Walk, which is a virtual event this year in the wake of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

The 5K is a key supporting event for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, a faith-based, n...

Two new COVID-19 testing sites opening, including one in Taylor

Walmart will continue its commitment to providing testing to Wayne County with two new COVID-19 testing locations, including one in Taylor.

On Friday, May 15, a testing site will open at the Taylor Walmart location at 7555 Telegraph Road. See detailed info...

2020 Armed Forces Day special video presentation

Saturday, May 16, is the celebration of the 2020 Armed Forces Day across the country. This is a special time to honor those serving in our military around the world.

Usually, the City of Taylor and the Taylor Veterans Museum present the local celebration a...

Taylor High Class of 2020 to be honored during parade

The Taylor High School Class of 2020 will be honored during a parade through Heritage Park on Thursday, June 4. The parade will enter the park at approximately 5 p.m.

Each family will receive a parking pass, which will allow them to park inside Heritage Pa...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for June 1, 2020

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) launched a new online COVID-19 Workplace Safety site – the site provides guidance and a toolkit of resources to kee...

Taylor Golf now allowing for motorized cart usage

Taylor Golf is now allowing for the use of motorized carts on both its courses. Right now we are allowing single riders in the carts, unless the players are from the same household.

Golfers were able to use carts at both the Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Mead...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 29, 2020

Secretary of State branch offices will reopen June 1 by appointment only for essential transactions not available online in order to continue to balance the need to provide critical services and protect public health. That and more in the Wayne County Dai...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for May 28, 2020

With efforts to re-engage Michigan’s economy underway through recent executive orders signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Pure Michigan Business Connect program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has developed a portal sp...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 27, 2020

A new, online dashboard launched that visually illustrates COVID-19 risks and trends in Michigan, providing residents with important information about the pandemic status where they live and work. That and more in today’s Wayne County Report.

For...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Report for May 26, 2020

After an observational study was published in the medical journal The Lancet on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) has temporarily halted studying hydroxychloroquine as a potential COVID-19 treatment in its Solidarity Trial due to findings that s...

Good to Great Neighborhood Program kicks off third year May 11

The third year of the Good to Great Neighborhood Program will kick off on Monday, May 11, in the area between Beech Daly, Ecorse and the I-94 freeway. These neighborhood is the first of seven different portions of the City scheduled for G2G work in 2020.&...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for May 19, 2020

Researchers at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are working to develop a face mask that glows when it comes in contact with the novel coronavirus. MIT bioengineer, Jim Collins, says that the project is still in the &ldq...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 15, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that temporarily extends protections for tenants and mobile home owners from being evicted from their home during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. That and more in today’s Wayne County Daily Repor...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 14, 2020

An article from Johns Hopkins University of Medicine states: “To reach herd immunity for COVID-19, likely 70 percent or more of the population would need to be immune. Without a vaccine, over 200 million Americans would have to get infected befo...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for May 13, 2020

Health officials continue to warn governments and citizens to maintain caution when reopening economies. This and more in the Wayne County Daily Report.

• Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), stated tha...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 12, 2020

As South Korea eased some social distancing restrictions and prepared to fully reopen schools and businesses, fears of a second wave emerged after the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 69 new cases in 48 hours — the equiv...

40th Junior League World Series canceled due to global pandemic

The 2020 Junior League Baseball World Series has been canceled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

The World Series for the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old players from around the globe had been scheduled for its 40th consecutive year in August 2020 ...

Here is an update on the upcoming events schedule in the City

The following is an update on events that were previously scheduled for this time period. Because of the current COVID-19 state of emergency in Michigan, many have been canceled, postponed or altered.

Animal Shelter Adoption Days have been postponed indefi...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Report for May 11, 2020

Marc Lipsitch, an epidemiology professor at Harvard’s School of Public Health and director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics, expressed concerns of businesses reopening too soon amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. That and more in the Wa...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 7, 2020

Concerns across the globe of a second wave of COVID-19 are emerging while there are eases in stay-home restrictions. In India, which partly eased its virus lockdown this week, health authorities scrambled to contain an outbreak at a massive market. Expert...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 6, 2020

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has announced that it has started testing humans in the U.S. with a potential vaccine for the coronavirus — a serum that could be mass produced at Pfizer’s Kalamazoo site depending on its success. That...

Lawn cutting is considered essential under the Governor's orders

The City of Taylor has received many calls concerning lawn maintenance.

Under the Governors executive order, lawn cutting is necessary for the health and safety of each household. Neglecting grass cutting can result in serious health concerns such as incre...

City approves 2020-21 budget

The City of Taylor budget for fiscal 2020-21 was approved by a unanimous 7-0 vote of City Council on Tuesday, April 21. Mayor Rick Sollars’ new budget will add nearly $150,000 to the general fund balance (or rainy day fund), which is estimated a...

Looking for a great carryout deal? Try the Lake House Bar & Grille

The City of Taylor’s Lake House Bar & Grille continues to offer some of the best carryout deals in the Downriver region. The Lake House is located inside the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course, 25505 Northline Road, between Telegraph and Beech Daly...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for May 5, 2020

Beaumont researchers are hopeful that a combination treatment of two common drugs — naltrexone and ketamine will lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms by reducing the early and later side effects of the virus. Beaumont announced that the FDA ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for May 4, 2020

CDC Director Robert Redfield has warned that a second wave of COVID-19 could coincide with the flue season, and could overwhelm and under-supply the nation’s health-care system even further than the current outbreak. On a positive note, the FDA ...

Governor to work with Midwest peers on reopening; federal, GOP state plans also announced

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced yesterday that governors representing seven Midwestern states will work together in an effort to reopen the economy on a regional basis, battling against the current COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, President Trump also ro...

COVID-19-UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for April 30, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, announced that a federal trial sponsored by NIAID, found that Remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug might help people recover from COVID-19 much faster compared...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for April 29, 2020

Oxford University has begun human trials with 1,110 participants on a promising vaccine that can trigger the immune system to fight off and provide protection against COVID-19. Half of the participants will receive the vaccine, and the other half will rec...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for April 28, 2020

The Wayne County Public Health Division will provide compliance monitoring of nursing homes in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Roughly 20 percent of COVID-19 cases are from nursing home patients and staff.  That and more in...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for April 27, 2020

Michigan’s Coronavirus website has launched Robin, a virtual assistant to help answer questions about COVID-19. That and more in the Wayne County Daily Report.

Click here for downloadable version

Read on...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for April 24, 2020

While there are many vaccines in development, Sinovac Bitech, a biopharmaceutical company in China, has reported to have developed a vaccine that protects monkeys from COVID-19. Meng Weining, Sinovac’s Senior Director states, “The resu...

UPDATED: GFL curbside compost pickup restarts on Tuesday, April 14

After temporarily suspending all curbside compost services last week, GFL has reversed course and will restart the service with its Tuesday, April 14 routes. GFL will therefore continue to provide all curbside trash, recycling, compost and bulk services i...

Beaumont Health launches nation’s largest serological testing study for COVID-19 antibodies

Beaumont Health’s Research Institute is launching America’s largest serological testing study to help answer many questions surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and potentially help treat patients battling the virus.

Serological blood tes...

COVID-19 drive-through testing site to open in Southgate

Beginning Thursday, April 16, a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will open in the parking lot of the Sam’s Club, located at 15700 Northline Road, in Southgate.

The site is supported by Walmart, Quest Diagnostics and local authorities, and testing...

Beech Daly resurfacing scheduled to restart week of April 13

Pro-Line Asphalt is scheduled to resume work on Beech Daly from Brest Road to Wick Road starting the week of April 13. Construction activities this year will consist of completing work on drainage structures in the southbound lanes. Shifting traffic to th...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Walmart limiting number of customers inside stores

Walmart is limiting the number of customers who can be in its stores at one time. Stores will now allow no more than five customers for each 1,000 square feet at a given time, roughly 20 percent of a store’s capacity. Once a store reaches its ca...

COVID-19: If you want to donate, do so directly to Beaumont Health

The City of Taylor is encouraging local businesses, organizations and individuals to donate any personal protective equipment, or funding for such things, directly to Beaumont Health. This announcement comes after Mayor Rick Sollars’ office has ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Fish & Loaves seeks donations

Downriver Fish & Loaves Food Pantry volunteers are answering each call to secure a basic necessity food. They are doing this for neighbors in need. Fish & Loaves has moved forward to successfully provide drive-up-only services to distribute food t...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Malaria drugs now approved for hospitalized patients

After small studies proved successful, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of two long-used malaria drugs, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, for hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The Strategic National St...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,012 additional cases, 52 more deaths

Michigan has 6,498 total coronavirus cases, the Department of Health and Human Services reported today, with 52 more deaths, bringing the statewide total to 184. This was reported just after 3 p.m. Monday, March 30, by the Gongwer News Service.

The state r...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor first-responders scheduled to receive 1,500 protective face shields

Thanks to the quick work of a Ford Motor Co. task force, first-responders in the City are scheduled to receive 1,500 protective face shields on Tuesday, March 31.

Taylor is just one of many cities receiving the protective gear as part of the battle against...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan Small Business Relief Grant available this week

Wayne County has partnered with the Detroit Economic Development Corporation (DEGC) to provide the Michigan Small Business Relief Grant during the COVID-19 crisis. Applications for this loan will be available on the DEGC web site no later than Wednesday, ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor steps up to help those in need

Good communities are made up of residents who step up when times are tough. And there’s been a lot of stepping up recently in Taylor.

Restaurants like Bierkeller Tavern, Malek Al Kabob and Red Robin (Southgate) have all volunteered their services...

COVID-19 UPDATE: DTE suspends non-critical work and possible shutoffs

DTE Energy has announced, effective immediately, it is safely winding down and voluntarily suspending for the time being all non-critical infrastructure and maintenance work as an additional measure to prioritize the health of its employees, customers and...

COVID-19 UPDATE: City services adjusted due to governor's shutdown

All buildings, with the exception of the Police Department lobby and some district court functions, are closed to walk-in visitors until further notice, per Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s March 23, 2020 executive order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. &am...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor Whitmer Signs ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive Order

Today (March 23, 2020), Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order directing all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or prote...

City continues work on water mains in northwest Taylor

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been revised again. The State of Michigan has cleared  this work as "essential services" and it will continue as originally scheduled. Sorry for any confusion.

The City of Taylor will continue worki...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor Schools revise free food distribution program

The highly successful Taylor School District free breakfast and lunch distribution will continue at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 23. It will continue next week at the same locations and times on Thursday, March 26.

Read on...

Taylor Police welcomes new "Online Citizens Police Reporting System"

Taylor Police announced today a system that allows people to submit a report online about an incident that has occurred. 

This online system IS NOT for emergencies – always call 9-1-1.

But the following types of incidents can be reported ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Beaumont continues outreach in many forms

Beaumont Health continues its outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is an overview of how it is responding to this ever-changing situation:

Daily COVID-19 test and admission statistics: In an effort to share COVID-19 testing and admissions informatio...

SPECIAL BULLETIN: Police and fire chiefs discuss COVID-19 pandemic

Police Chief John Blair and Fire Chief Stephen Portis discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic in a short video.

VIEW THE VIDEO HERE

COVID-19 UPDATE: Take simple steps to maintain plumbing systems

The City of Taylor and SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, encourages you to share an important message about toilet paper (yes, toilet paper).

With schools shut down and businesses closed or offering limited services to prevent the spre...

COVID-19 UPDATE: District court clarifies procedures

In the wake of the Declaration of Emergency by Governor Whitmer and the President of the United States regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, until further notice, the 23rd District Court will operate as follows:

1. All Jury trials are canceled. Court wi...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Southland Mall reduces hours

Beginning this week Southland Center will operate between noon and 7 p.m. every day except for Sunday, when the hours will be noon to 6 p.m. This is due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please check the hours on the mall website for the most up-to-date information...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor Meijer seeking temporary employees

The Taylor Meijer is immediately seeking temporary employees during the COVID-19 crisis, which has put a lot of pressure on the retail stores across America. The store is seeking 20 to 30 employees for a limited period of time, mainly to stock shelves (bu...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Building Department rental inspections to be delayed

The Building Department will not be inspecting rentals for at least two weeks due the COVID-19 crisis, but all other inspections will be completed. The Customer Service Center will not be accepting non-emergency appointments that require going into reside...

Comcast offers expanded Internet to low-income households during pandemic

From Comcast:

As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, we recognize that our company plays an important role in helping our customers stay connected – to their families, their workplaces, their schools, and the latest informatio...

Unofficial results show Taylor voted for Biden, Trump and DIA millage

Unofficial March 10 (2020) vote totals for the Michigan Presidential Primary showed Democrat and former Vice President Joseph Biden, Republican President Donald Trump and the millage question for the Wayne County Art Institute Authority as the big winners...

DENNIS DEYOUNG AND THE MUSIC OF STYX, along with DYLAN SCOTT, to highlight summer fest concerts

The 2020 edition of the Taylor Summer Festival (June 25-28) will be a little bit country, and a little bit rock and roll, thanks to the additions of rock legend DENNIS DEYOUNG AND THE MUSIC OF STYX and up-and-coming country music star DYLAN SCOTT as the f...

American Legion offers free shuttle to John Dingell VA Medical Center

The American Legion is offering a free shuttle service for Downriver veterans to and from the John Dingell VA Medical Center every Wednesday.

The shuttle will pick up vets at the American Legion Veteran’s Service Office, 15100 Northline Road, Roo...

City to amend business license ordinance

The City of Taylor is in the process of amending its business license ordinance, increasing the penalty for infractions while further emphasizing the step-by-step process businesses must go through to legally operate in the community.

“We are try...

Multi-line telephone systems must comply with new laws

A new law takes effect in February 2020, requiring multi-line telephone systems (MLTS), like those found in hotels and offices, to dial 9-1-1 from anywhere on location, link properly with emergency dispatch centers and provide accurate information to firs...

DUWA transfer to be honored at statewide level in May

The successful transfer of the Downriver Sewage Disposal System from Wayne County to 13 regional communities under the leadership of Mayor Rick Sollars continues to rack up the awards.

Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) is scheduled to be honore...

DNR confirms that it saw no sign of eagles near Inkster Road construction

Representatives of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed earlier this week with the City of Taylor that no there are no signs of  bald eagles or related nests on a parcel of land along Inkster Road. That came despite various erro...

Sign up today and get on the permanent absentee ballot application list

Want the convenience of voting by mail on a regular basis? Sign up today to get on the permanent absentee ballot application list. Once you are on this list, the Clerk’s Office will send you an absentee ballot application automatically, every el...

Good to Great Neighborhood Program 2020 target areas announced

Taylor’s popular Good to Great Neighborhood Program will restart this spring and will focus on finishing much of the north end of the community before targeting the southwest corner. The  program brings together all departments simultan...

DTE plans tree trimming program in the community

Overgrown trees are the leading cause of power outages, and can cause serious public safety hazards, according to DTE, which is planning extensive tree-trimming operations throughout northern and central Taylor in 2020.

DTE is committed to working with res...

Spinning classes are now available at the recreation center

Wayne County announces two intersection projects in Taylor

Wayne County recently announced 13 projects during its December CMAQ (Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality), Safety and TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) awards period, and two of those projects will take place in Taylor.

The county will improve s...

Plante Moran audit notes several highlights

The recently completed audit of the City of Taylor’s finances by Plante Moran reaffirmed many highlights, including the fact that the City invested over $21M in infrastructure, machinery and equipment during fiscal 2018-19, which ended June 30.

P...

American Public Works Association honors DUWA for successful transfer of system

The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) was honored with the Downriver Chapter of the American Public Works Association “Government Cooperation Award” today at the Lakes of Taylor Banquet Facility. Mayor Rick Sollars is the c...

Walmart awards Taylor Goodfellows $5,000

Count the good people at Walmart as Taylor Goodfellows after awarding the campaign at $5,000 check today.

The Goodfellows are right in the middle of their annual holiday campaign, and Taylor Goodfellows President Sara El-Rifaai was very happy with the dona...

Taylor Dance to hold 'The Nutcracker' December 6 and 7 in Dearborn

Taylor Dance’s renowned Ballet Americana, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, presents The Nutcracker December 6-7 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.

Performances will take place at 7 p.m. December 6 ...

Businesses, residents affected by flood damage can apply for low-interest loans

Michigan businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding from April 30 through May 1, 2019, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced.

Act...

Alleged shooter in Dean Street shooting arraigned after turning himself in

Walter Clyde Hollandsworth, who was sought in a shooting on Dean Street and had eluded Taylor Police and assisting agencies for weeks, turned himself in last night without incident.

Police were seeking the 21-year-old resident in relation to a non-fatal sh...

Reminder: By mindful of the laws when sharing the road with school buses

Taylor Police Chief John Blair and State Sen. Erika Geiss remind drivers that school is back in session, and school buses are on the road.

Please remember to be mindful of these simple rules for sharing the road with school buses (see graphic).

When yellow ...

Texas faces Chinese Taipei for world championship

The United States champions from Lufkin, Texas, will challenge the International champions from Chinese Taipei for the world championship of the 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at noon today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The game fea...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for April 30, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, announced that a federal trial sponsored by NIAID, found that Remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug might help people recover from COVID-19 much faster compared...

Beaumont Health launches nation’s largest serological testing study for COVID-19 antibodies

Beaumont Health’s Research Institute is launching America’s largest serological testing study to help answer many questions surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and potentially help treat patients battling the virus.

Serological blood tes...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's Daily Report for April 21, 2020

According to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s address yesterday, in the last 10 days, COVID-19 related hospitalizations have decreased by 15 percent. That and more in the Wayne County Daily Report.

Click here for downloadable PDF

COVID-19 UPDATE: Walmart limiting number of customers inside stores

Walmart is limiting the number of customers who can be in its stores at one time. Stores will now allow no more than five customers for each 1,000 square feet at a given time, roughly 20 percent of a store’s capacity. Once a store reaches its ca...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County Daily Report for April 24, 2020

While there are many vaccines in development, Sinovac Bitech, a biopharmaceutical company in China, has reported to have developed a vaccine that protects monkeys from COVID-19. Meng Weining, Sinovac’s Senior Director states, “The resu...

COVID-19: If you want to donate, do so directly to Beaumont Health

The City of Taylor is encouraging local businesses, organizations and individuals to donate any personal protective equipment, or funding for such things, directly to Beaumont Health. This announcement comes after Mayor Rick Sollars’ office has ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: City services adjusted due to governor's shutdown

All buildings, with the exception of the Police Department lobby and some district court functions, are closed to walk-in visitors until further notice, per Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s March 23, 2020 executive order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. &am...

COVID-19 UPDATE: DTE suspends non-critical work and possible shutoffs

DTE Energy has announced, effective immediately, it is safely winding down and voluntarily suspending for the time being all non-critical infrastructure and maintenance work as an additional measure to prioritize the health of its employees, customers and...

Resources for Michigan Small Business Impacted by COVID-19

As per Michigan.gov:

LANSING, MICH. The state of Michigan’s small business entrepreneurial support organizations have joined forces with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to ensure economic support is available to Michigan businesses ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor Schools revise free food distribution program

The highly successful Taylor School District free breakfast and lunch distribution will continue at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 23. It will continue next week at the same locations and times on Thursday, March 26.

Read on...

Chinese Taipei wins sixth straight JLWS title, edging Texas, 2-0

The dynasty continues! For the sixth straight year, a team from Chinese Taipei has captured the world championship of the Junior League Baseball World Series.

The Shing-Ming Junior Little League of Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, edged Lufkin, Texas, 2-0, in Sund...

Texas faces Chinese Taipei for world championship

The United States champions from Lufkin, Texas, will challenge the International champions from Chinese Taipei for the world championship of the 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at noon today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The game fea...

We're down to the Final Four teams in the 2018 JLWS

The final four is set for the 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series. Two games are scheduled for Saturday (August 18) at Taylor’s Heritage Park to determine the United States and International championships for 2018.

The winners of Satu...

Rain delays starts for today's games at the JLWS (August 16)

Fans of the Junior League World Series should note that the starting times for today’s games for August 16 have been changed, due to the rain in the Detroit region.

USA West (California) and USA Central (Illinois) will now begin play at 6 p.m., n...

Four teams face must-win games today in JLWS

The 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series is down to six teams with world championship dreams. Two must-win games are set today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The week-long international tournament for the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old ...

Four teams eliminated from championship contention on Tuesday

Suddenly, the Junior League Baseball World Series is down to eight teams. Four teams were eliminated from contention on Tuesday. Four more games on Wednesday at Taylor’s  Heritage Park will limit the field even further.

The week-long int...

Tension builds as teams face championship elimination today (August 14)

There may be a bit of tension today at World Series Field. Four games are scheduled and the losing team in each game will be eliminated from contention in the Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The week-long internatio...

Will Day 2 hold form after a wild opening slate of games?

Four teams will make their debut today in the 38th annual Junior League Youth Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road.

Day two of the international week-long tournament comes after one of the most exciting opening days ...

Opening ceremonies kick off at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 11

Opening ceremonies of the Junior League Baseball World Series begin about 8 p.m. Saturday, August 11. The event is open to the public at no cost. Tournament organizers are counting on local fans to make visitors feel welcome. Admission is free.

The ceremon...

2018 JLWS ready to roll after last year's exciting finish

Jack Regenye's amazing catch

A year after Chinese Taipei won its fifth straight world championship and an outfielder from Pennsylvania stole a guaranteed home run by making the “catch of the Millennium,” the Junior League Baseball World...

Junior League Baseball World Series set to return to Taylor, Mich., for 38th straight year

TAYLOR, MICHIGAN – For the 38th consecutive year, the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old baseball players will compete for the world championship of Junior League Baseball during the 2018 Junior League World Series at Taylor’s Heritage ...

Teams firming up for 38th annual JLWS

Six of the 12 teams have qualified for the 38th annual Junior League World Series, which holds its opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 11, at Heritage Park in Taylor. Here's how things look thus far:

Junior League Baseball World Series Schedule &nda...

Free & educational things to do at home

Staying at home may sound great to some, but when boredom kicks in, the fun stops. At this point you have probably watched everything available to you for free on our newest resource Kanopy, listened to the audiobook of Harry Potter more times than you ca...

Taylor Community Library is Continuing to Respond to COVID-19

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In difficult times, libraries help out.

Taylor Community Library is committed to helping society. Our staff supports our community through information, education, technology, and cultural opportunities. You can tru...

COVID-19 Updates

In the interest of public health, there are a number of new strategies that Taylor Community Library is taking to help mitigate the community’s risk to the COVID-19 outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation. For the latest information and g...