By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Golf, Parks and Recreation Executive Director Jeffrey Dobek announced at the June 18 City Council meeting that he has accepted a position as Riverview assistant city manager. Dobek, who currently oversees both Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows golf facilities, the Taylor Sportsplex, the recreation center, the William Ford Senior Activities Center and the city’s parks, has been with the city of Taylor for more than nine years. Dobek’s position is a new one, reporting … [Read more...] about Taylor Parks and Rec director accepts Riverview assistant city manager position
Downriver Community Conference to receive $400,000 for brownfield cleanup
DCC to use EPA grant to revitalize community, turn vacant and abandoned properties into community assets SOUTHGATE — The Downriver Community Conference will receive $400,000 in supplemental funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help clean up and redevelop brownfield sites, U.S. Rep Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced today. The DCC is a proven leader in brownfield remediation, Dingell said, and has received more than $12.6 million in brownfield funding since 2008. This supplemental award comes after Dingell … [Read more...] about Downriver Community Conference to receive $400,000 for brownfield cleanup
Pets of the Week for June 23rd
Kiki Dee Kiki Dee, a 1-year-old female domestic long hair, arrived at the shelter after being found in a garage. She hopes you won't go breakin' her heart and will visit her in the new adoption center. Jax Jax, a 7-month-old male Shiba Inu, is a surrender because his owner was unable to care for him. Jax walks nicely on a leash. He knows “sit,” likes plush squeaky toys, tennis balls, and rope toys, and shelter evaluators think he'll do well in any … [Read more...] about Pets of the Week for June 23rd
Taylor Farmer’s Market opens with new focus, hopes to expand
TAYLOR — The Taylor Farmer’s Market is open for business from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays in Heritage Park’s Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion. This season’s market opened on June 7 with a new focus, under new management. The market is being managed through the Taylor Recreation Department, and includes new Market Manager Nicole Hellar. Hellar is a veteran of Eastern Market in Detroit, where she serves as food access coordinator for Eastern Market Corp. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s of … [Read more...] about Taylor Farmer’s Market opens with new focus, hopes to expand
LP announces shared city assessor proposal; Melvindale city council approves resolution
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – City Manager Matt Coppler announced at the June 17 City Council meeting that Lincoln Park plans to enter into a shared city assessor agreement with the city of Melvindale. Coppler said the plan would be cost effective for both cities and would improve services for residents of Lincoln Park and Melvindale. The Melvindale City Council went into closed session at its June 19 meeting, then approved the agreement, which will go back before the Lincoln Park City … [Read more...] about LP announces shared city assessor proposal; Melvindale city council approves resolution
Representatives, patients discuss Americans’ biggest healthcare concerns
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A diverse panel of five representatives, patients, and healthcare leaders and providers identified and held a conversation about healthcare access, increasing prescription costs, out-of pocket expenses, pre-existing condition costs and more during the Healthcare for All Americans discussion June 14 at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn. U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), Brenda Lawrence (D-Southfield), Andy Levin (D-Bloomfield Township) and Elissa Slotkin … [Read more...] about Representatives, patients discuss Americans’ biggest healthcare concerns
How to protect yourself from the Social Security imposter scam
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received a strange call from a Social Security employee. He told me my Social Security number had been suspended because it was involved in a crime, and that I needed to reactivate it and secure my bank funds by withdrawing them and putting them on gift cards. Is this a scam? Worried Rita Dear Rita, Yes. It’s actually known as the “Social Security imposter scam” and it’s becoming a widespread problem in the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission has received more than 76,000 reports about … [Read more...] about How to protect yourself from the Social Security imposter scam
How Dearborn nurtures its arts scene
By MIKE GALBRAITH Metromode Media DEARBORN — There is perhaps no better representative of a city’s arts-nurturing culture than Dearborn’s Michelle Plucinsky, co-owner and co-founder of the Glass Academy. Her story involves city programs, cultural institutions, and opportunity, the combination of which results in a successful arts-based business, and all within her hometown. Born and raised in Dearborn, Plucinsky grew up attending city-sponsored hands-on crafting sessions in the parks. She’d take classes at The Henry Ford, … [Read more...] about How Dearborn nurtures its arts scene
Motown legend, Grammy-winner Thelma Houston to perform in Dearborn June 29
DEARBORN – Music legend Thelma Houston will help celebrate Motown’s 60th Anniversary June 29, with a performance of “My Motown Memories & More” at 8 p.m. at Michael A. Guido Theater. In “My Motown Memories & More,” Houston shares her life story through a musical journey that includes many popular Motown songs and remembrances. A limited number of special two-day ticket packages, priced at $65, are available, that include a prime seat for the show, a chance to meet Houston from 6 to 8 p.m. June 28 at the Motown Museum, … [Read more...] about Motown legend, Grammy-winner Thelma Houston to perform in Dearborn June 29
Capri Bakery founder Virginia Errigo dies at 89
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Virginia Errigo died at the age of 89 on June 14, but her passion for baking will live on for generations to come through Capri Bakery, founded in 1973. The bakery, at 4832 Greenfield Road, closed its doors on June 18 and 19 to pay respects to Errigo. “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Virginia Errigo, the woman who started it all,” a June 16 bakery Facebook post read. “In 1973, she opened Capri Italian Bakery and due to her strong work ethic and savvy … [Read more...] about Capri Bakery founder Virginia Errigo dies at 89