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First lady

During March, designated as Women's History
Month set aside to honor women's contribu-
tions in American history, the City of Westland
paid tribute to Justine Barns, a trailblazer who
rose from a school activist to become a State
Representative. “Justine Barns was a remark-
able State Representative, councilwoman, phil-
anthropist, leader and friend. Our community is
a better place because of her countless contri-
butions,” said Mayor William R. Wild. The late
Mrs. Barns served on the original Westland
Charter Committee when Nankin Township
was converted to the City of Westland. She
dedicated many years to the city before going
on to serve in the House of Representatives.
After spending 12- years at the Capitol, she
served another four years on Westland City
Council before retiring. “With a large list of
firsts, Westland is proud to call her our “First”
Westland Councilmember on the “First' City
Council as well as the “First” woman president
to serve the council, Wild added.

Wayne Main Street plans annual clean-up effort

Wayne Main Street is partner- Clean-Up Day, is planned for 9 city more walkable and beautiful, unteering to help clean up Wayne, added in a prepared release.
ing with members of the Rotary a.m. until noon Saturday, April 24. a Wayne Main Street spokesman you can make a difference! Volunteers are asked to bring
Club of Wayne and the Friends of Volunteers can as much or as said. Volunteers are encouraged to brooms, shovels, and other clean-
the Rouge to conduct a city-wide little as time and energy permit. Social distancing and masks wear old clothes, masks, and bring ing equipment. Trash bags will be
cleanup of the roads and paths Help is needed to pick up trash will be required, except in family gloves. This is a great volunteer provided.
bordering the Rouge River. along the roads or trails or many pods. Light refreshments for vol- opportunity for individuals, fami- Participants will meet at 9 a.m.
The clean up event, other general clean-up tasks. The unteers will be provided. lies, businesses, and community April 24 at Goudy Park to begin
Community and Rouge River project is an effort to make the “We need your support. By vol- service groups” the spokesman the clean up efforts.

Inkster man faces murder charge in fatal shooting of brother

Roderick Phillips, 50, of Michael Phillips, also of Inkster, gency 911 call at 11:47 p.m. the victim, but Michael Phillips Roderick Phillips was
Inkster was due in court yester- during a disagreement just Responding officers discov- succumbed to his injuries at the charged with second degree
day for a probable cause confer- before 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, ered Michael Phillips lying on scene. murder and felony firearm vio-
ence on charges he shot and March 13. the floor of the home suffering a Police investigators claim lations.
killed his 57-year-old brother Police dispatchers sent offi- gunshot wound to the chest, that an argument between the He was arraigned in 22nd
during an argument. cers and an ambulance to a according to police reports. defendant and the victim esca- District Court and his probable
Prosecutors allege that home in the 2600 block of Ross Medical responders from the lated, resulting in the fatal shoot- cause conference set for yester-
Roderick Phillips fatally shot Street after receiving the emer- Inkster Fire Department treated ing. day.

Police seek identity of suspect in phone store robbery

Inkster Police Det. Andrea store last week. March 16 at the store located at police. The minivan was driven ing the robbery, according to
Lebo is hoping a member of the According to police reports, 27360 Michigan Ave. in Inkster. northbound on Inkster Road and reports of the incident.
public will give her a call with the clerk at the store was held at The man left the store and fled then eastbound on South River Anyone who may have infor-
information about the person gunpoint and robbed by a man at in a dark-colored minivan with a Park Drive. mation about the suspect is asked
who robbed a Cricket Wireless about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, sliding side door, witnesses told The clerk was not harmed dur- to call Lebo at (313) 400-5387.