By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Attorneys Joshua Castmore and Robert Berg filed an emergency motion Sept. 14 to stay the activation of the T-Mobile 5G cell tower atop Washington Elementary School pending an appeal. The move follows Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Adel Harb’s Aug. 25 order granting a dismissal of the case. Harb said that the defendants made an improper zoning appeal under the guise of a nuisance claim when asking the court to review T-Mobile’s permit to install the … [Read more...] about Washington School parents file for emergency cell tower stay pending appeal
Melvindale first responders honored for saving lives
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Two firefighters and eight police officers were honored at the Sept. 13 public safety meeting, with four merit citations and seven lifesaving award recognitions. In addition, Police Cpl. Justin Halbrooks and Police Sgt. Humayun Rahman were honored at the Sept. 20 City Council meeting for their lifesaving efforts with shooting victims May 14 at the Melvindale Civic Center. Rahman saved the life of a shooting victim shot in the chest, while Halbrooks saved the … [Read more...] about Melvindale first responders honored for saving lives
Southgate police officer honored for saving 2 lives
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Police Officer Zachary Zielinski was honored by state and city officials at the Sept. 20 City Council study session for successfully saving lives in two separate incidents. State Rep. Jaime Churches (D-27th District), along with Southgate Public Safety Director Joe Marsh and Police Chief Mark Mydlarz were on-hand to recognize Zielinski’s efforts in reviving a drug overdose victim and preventing a suicide attempt. Zielinski responded to a report of a woman … [Read more...] about Southgate police officer honored for saving 2 lives
Annual Goonettes Robotics Invitational encourages girls to embrace tech challenges
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WOODHAVEN – Thirty-two teams from Michigan and Ohio competed at Woodhaven High School Sept. 10 for the annual Goonettes Robotics Invitational, a competition designed to encourage teen girl robotic participation and leadership. Event coordinator Brandon Queen, adult volunteer with the Woodhaven High School robotics Goon Squad, said the preseason event is designed to encourage teen girls to try robotic team participation and to step into leadership roles, with girls taking … [Read more...] about Annual Goonettes Robotics Invitational encourages girls to embrace tech challenges
History takes to the road at Greenfield Village Old Car Festival
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Vintage vehicles from the early 1900s through 1932 were the stars of the show Sept. 9 and 10 during The Henry Ford’s annual Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village. During the 72nd festival, Indiana-made vehicles were on display, representing the state second only to Michigan in car production. Race cars and the Indianapolis 500 Speedway, “the greatest spectacle in racing” are also synonymous with the Hoosier State. A reviewing stand with … [Read more...] about History takes to the road at Greenfield Village Old Car Festival
Dearborn AAUW chapter celebrates 90 years
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The American Association of University Women – Dearborn chapter, whose mission is to empower women and girls, celebrated its 90th anniversary Sept. 16 with a luncheon at Park Place Banquet Center. Michigan Chief Deputy Attorney General Fadwa Hammoud, a longtime Dearborn resident, delivered the keynote address, with past AAUW – Dearborn president Judy Buck delivering the anniversary address, which covered highlights of the group’s history. Other speakers … [Read more...] about Dearborn AAUW chapter celebrates 90 years
Henry Ford College’s WHFR radio station hosts 14th Annual Record Show Oct. 21
DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College student-run radio station WHFR-FM 89.3 will host its 14th Annual WHFR Record Show on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 in the atrium of the John McDonald Student & Culinary Arts Center on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road. The WHFR Record Show has become one of the premier shows of its kind in the Midwest, attracting vendors from the tri-state area and Canada. This show will have thousands of rare and mainstream records, CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, and other forms of music and movie … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College’s WHFR radio station hosts 14th Annual Record Show Oct. 21
Henry Ford College recording arts studio renovated for state-of-the-art student experience
DEARBORN — Before the start of the Fall 2023 semester, the Henry Ford College Recording Arts Studio in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center was renovated with state-of-the-art sound-mixing equipment and technology. “The Recording Arts Studio desperately needed new sound treatment,” said HFC Interim Music Director Anthony Lai. The studio contains diffusers and other devices whose purpose is to balance out the sound – high frequencies and low frequencies – to make it a professional studio. “High and low frequencies … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College recording arts studio renovated for state-of-the-art student experience
Henry Ford College Fifty-One O One Restaurant opens for the Fall 2023 semester
DEARBORN — Fifty-One O One – Henry Ford College’s student-run on-campus restaurant – is open for the Fall 2023 Semester. Located in the John McDonald Student & Culinary Arts Center on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road, the restaurant’s hours for Fall 2023 are 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for lunch, and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. for dinner. The menu changes frequently because produce is used at the peak of its freshness and is sourced locally wherever … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College Fifty-One O One Restaurant opens for the Fall 2023 semester
Dearborn native shares unique pathway to Beaumont Commons
DEARBORN – Jeanne Allan, a new resident at Beaumont Commons, Dearborn, recently shared the unique story of moving to an independent living apartment. It is within a bird’s eye view overlooking the community’s Japanese gardens, where her family had dedicated a bench to her mother, Alice Wesner. Wesner lived at Beaumont Commons until the age of 106. “She was just one month shy of her 107th birthday when she died,” said Allan, who will celebrate her 96th birthday this month. Both may be considered “super-agers,” described … [Read more...] about Dearborn native shares unique pathway to Beaumont Commons