Charles Blevins likely successor By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Recently elected City Councilman Robert Stites, 71, a retired police officer and active city volunteer, died Jan. 22, three weeks after the diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer. Stites, who thought he had bronchitis or pneumonia, was diagnosed on New Year’s Day. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Allen Park Chapel of Martenson Family Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road.. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 … [Read more...] about Recently elected AP Councilman Robert Stites dies
Case over alleged botched lip injections remains unresolved
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Victims of lip injections gone wrong have filed a complaint at the state level claiming esthetician Abir Ayyad gave them the injections at European Tanning Club & Hair Design, 26140 Ford Road — now Sun City Tanning & Hair in 2016. According to WXYZ Channel 7, the alleged victims plan to file a criminal suit as well. Sue, of Dearborn, is one of the three victims who took a deal in September 2016 to have her lips injected for half the price of what a plastic surgeon … [Read more...] about Case over alleged botched lip injections remains unresolved
Garden City man charged with carjacking Heights police vehicle
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Thomas Troost, 28, of Garden City was charged in connection with carjacking a Dearborn Heights police scout car, according to a Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Jan. 17 press release. Troost was arraigned Jan. 15 in 20th District Court on charges of carjacking, attempted unlawful driving away of an automobile, attempted receiving and concealing stolen property-motor vehicle and resisting and obstructing arrest. He received a $500,000 bond. A probable conference is scheduled … [Read more...] about Garden City man charged with carjacking Heights police vehicle
Woman dies in mobile home fire
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A 64-year-old woman died Jan. 19 in an early morning mobile home fire inside Crestwood Estates, 26235 W. Warren Ave. Dearborn Heights firefighters responded to the mobile home park while the woman was still inside the mobile home engulfed with heavy flames. In a Facebook post, Dearborn native and freelance photographer Ian Kushnir said Inkster and Garden City firefighters also responded to the scene. The woman was a smoker and on oxygen, WDIV Channel 4 reported. … [Read more...] about Woman dies in mobile home fire
Second D7 trustee resigns
Board addresses complaint for alcohol on school premies By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Robert Brown became the second Dearborn Heights District No. 7 Board trustee to resign this month, citing the board’s lack of purpose and direction as his reason for leaving. The news was posted by the district’s Facebook page Jan. 23 formally announcing Brown’s resignation as of Jan. 22. The post also thanked Brown for his years of service to the district. Brown was elected to the board in November 2016 with a term … [Read more...] about Second D7 trustee resigns
DPS approves contract for adult education tutoring
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education Jan. 13 unanimously approved a contract bid with 1 to 1 Tutoring for the tutoring of ESL and GED students in the Adult Education Department. Of the 12 vendors included in the publicly advertised bid system, 1 to 1 Tutoring bid $54,000 and Studentnest.com bid $78,840. Funding for the one-year contract for services from February 2020 to February 2021, with two additional one-year renewals, will be from Special Revenue Fund — Adult … [Read more...] about DPS approves contract for adult education tutoring
Charges approved for shooting suspect at large
DEARBORN — The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office approved a 14-count felony complaint against the man suspected in a non-fatal shooting in Dearborn Jan. 15. Charges against Jimmy Mitchell include two counts of assault with intent to murder, 2 counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, first degree home invasion, and five counts of felony firearm. An arrest warrant has been issued. About 3 a.m. Jan. 15, Dearborn police were called to a house in the 24000 … [Read more...] about Charges approved for shooting suspect at large
Compromises offered in ongoing forensic audit dispute
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Mayor Daniel Paletko informed the city council that he was willing to compromise and potentially settle their disagreement on how a forensic audit of the city’s finances should be completed nearly a year after the discussion began. “I think you’re in error but we’ll just incur more attorney fees to continue,” he said Jan. 14. “I was hoping in the new year — and I would certainly look forward to discussing with you a resolution of this matter.” In a Jan. 17 press release … [Read more...] about Compromises offered in ongoing forensic audit dispute
Pets of the Week for January 26th, 2020
Reba Reba, a 13-month-old female mixed breed, is an outgoing and active girl who loves to play! She enjoys tennis balls, squeaky toys, and playing tug with her rope toy. This sweet girl is looking for a family ready to play, and shelter evaluators think she would do best in a home with children older than 8 years old. Winston Winston, a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair, is a gentle kitty. Winston enjoys all the fine feline things in life: feathers, catnip, treats, and cuddles. You can meet … [Read more...] about Pets of the Week for January 26th, 2020
Mold at fire station sends firefighters, rigs to Recreation Center during remediation
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Mold found inside Fire Station 5, 3160 Oakwood Blvd., Jan. 22 has temporarily relocated firefighters and rescue rigs to the Recreation Center until testing and remediation is complete. Mayor Wheeler Marsee said Jan. 24 that test results show elevated mold levels. The City Council is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 25 to discuss fire station issues, remediation and how to pay for it. The removal of drywall as part of repairs following a Jan. 9 sewage backup at … [Read more...] about Mold at fire station sends firefighters, rigs to Recreation Center during remediation