Photos courtesy of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Casey Casey, a 9-year-old female cocker spaniel, is a surrender because her owner died. She’s friendly and bashful, and loves to be pet and cuddled. Payaso Payaso, a 3-year-old male mixed breed, is over 80 pounds but is as sweet as they come. It takes him a moment to warm up to new friends, but once he does, he's very loving and affectionate. Payaso enjoys slow and steady pets as well as string cheese. Shelter evaluators think Payaso would do best as the only pet in a … [Read more...] about Pets of the Week
Father shot and killed; neighbor arrested
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A dispute over free firewood left a man dead and neighbor in police custody June 15. Police were called to a house in the 6400 block of Cornell near Telegraph Road where the shooting took place in front of the victim’s son. According to WDIV Channel 4, the victim was giving away firewood at the house when the neighbor dragged the firewood causing damage to the driveway. Both men exchanged words, before a physical altercation ensued and shots were fired … [Read more...] about Father shot and killed; neighbor arrested
Allen Park police hit-and-run
GMCA awarded Lorax Project grant
HEIGHTS — The Golfview Manor Civic Association Youth Leadership Program was awarded a $150 grant from The Lorax Project to be used for educational outreach and community service projects supporting environmental awareness and preservation. Each year, the GMCA Youth Leadership Program offers students the opportunity to serve the community. Spring and fall cleanups, the Back Project and the Brown Bag Project are signature projects. The Lorax Project funds will support a fall clean up and planting of chrysanthemums for elderly and … [Read more...] about GMCA awarded Lorax Project grant
DPD offers house checks to protect homes while residents on vacation
DEARBORN – As summer approaches and residents become busy with activities and trips, the city encourages them to register any vacations with the Police Department to provide an extra layer of safety to their homes. Through the Dearborn Police Reserve Vacation House Check Program, residents can request that officers periodically monitor the perimeter of their home while they are on vacation, and contact them if something seems amiss. People can register for a house check online at https://bit.ly/3uTxkew or by calling … [Read more...] about DPD offers house checks to protect homes while residents on vacation
Young couple starts The Dearborn Shop to promote hometown pride
By M.J. GALBRAITH Metromode Media DEARBORN — Lizzie DiMaria grew up in Dearborn, went to Dearborn schools. She left after graduating form Edsel Ford High School but she would soon return. Her future husband, Jacob, moved here after he got a job at Ford. Their young love story is a story not dissimilar from several generations of Dearborn couples before them. Where their story diverges is the spark that led to The Dearborn Shop, a new retail business that features Dearborn-branded gifts and apparel, including hats, T-shirts, … [Read more...] about Young couple starts The Dearborn Shop to promote hometown pride
Over $27,000 raised for Taylor 8-year-old’s sick dog
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Bryson Kliemann, 8, started a fundraiser to raise $800 to help his sick dog. The total raised ballooned to $27,531 through a GoFundMe page. The money needed came after Bryson's 4-month-old black lab mix dog, Bruce, became ill and needed treatment. According to the fundraiser, the dog was diagnosed with parvo virus and needed to stay at the vet hospital. When Bruce became sick, he wouldn’t come out of his cage and was losing weight. Bryson was … [Read more...] about Over $27,000 raised for Taylor 8-year-old’s sick dog
Taylor Police Department, Axon Enterprises 10-year, $2.8 million project approved by city council
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The City Council approved a 10-year commitment with Axon Enterprises Inc worth $2.8 million for a fully tailored system for the Police Department. Council members Tim Woolley, Angela Croft, Charley Johnson, Caroline Patts, and Butch Ramik voted in favor at the June 15 meeting, while Council members Angie Winton and Dan Bzura were opposed. The system includes a computer automated dispatch, body and fleet cameras, Tasers, drone … [Read more...] about Taylor Police Department, Axon Enterprises 10-year, $2.8 million project approved by city council
Southgate to revise aggressive begging ordinance
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The city council held a first reading for an aggressive begging ordinance June 16, to protect those who feel intimated, as well as the First Amendment rights of those soliciting. City Administrator Dustin Lent said that while begging is protected by the First Amendment, the aim of the revised ordinance is to prevent them from engaging in aggressive behaviors. “This includes following any individual or stalking them for money, or using aggressive signs or language,” he … [Read more...] about Southgate to revise aggressive begging ordinance
Coping with COVID exacerbated tinnitus
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve had mild tinnitus – ringing in my ears – for years, but when I got COVID in January it got worse. Are there any treatments you know of or can recommend that can help? Almost 60 Dear Almost, Unfortunately, new research indicates that tinnitus, a common hearing problem that affects around 50 million Americans, may be worsened by COVID-19 or possibly even triggered by it. Here’s what you should know along with some tips and treatments that may help. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus (pronounced tin-NIGHT-us or … [Read more...] about Coping with COVID exacerbated tinnitus