HEIGHTS — A race to fill two open seats on the District 7 school board will come down to four candidates. Incumbent Virginia Morgan, 64, will take on challengers Lori Fujita, 39; Cathrine Marie Bunker, 39; and Sonja Smith, 44, of the 5400 block of Polk. Bunker and Fujita both reside in the 3900 block of Syracuse. The district recently introduced four-year terms for board members and changed the election process to rotate the slate of incumbents up for election. Previously, board members were elected to six-year terms and were … [Read more...] about District 7 board candidates finalized
Councilman seeks to keep sex offenders away from trick-or-treaters
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – A bill now being considered in the state Legislature and a City Council member’s concerns soon could lead to a local resolution to enhance children’s safety at Halloween. Councilman James Flynn became concerned last year when he learned of a registered sex offender in the city whose eye-catching Halloween display seemed destined to attract trick-or-treaters. Worried that the display would entice children to come into proximity with a registered sex offender, he … [Read more...] about Councilman seeks to keep sex offenders away from trick-or-treaters
Busy Southfield Road stretch to be rebuilt
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers The grief might last a little longer than a short term for some, but state officials say the eventual relief will be worth it once M-39 (Southfield Road) is rebuilt between Porter and Pinecrest streets in Lincoln Park and Allen Park. Crews began mobilizing Tuesday for the $16.5 million project, which includes rebuilding the concrete pavement and barriers and utility upgrades on the 1.75-mile stretch that lies between I-94 to the north and I-75 to the south. Mobilization includes the … [Read more...] about Busy Southfield Road stretch to be rebuilt
New junior team at Yack hopes for stand-up season
By SUE SUCHYTA Downriver Sunday Times WYANDOTTE – The newest hockey team in town is promising fans some first-season excitement. The Motor City Metal Jackets’ slogan is, “Buy a seat – but you’ll only need the edge!” Based at Yack Arena, the under-20 hockey team began its season earlier this month as part of the North American Hockey League, the oldest Junior A hockey league in the United States providing developmental opportunities for 16- to 20-year-old players aspiring to play NCAA hockey or professional ranks. The … [Read more...] about New junior team at Yack hopes for stand-up season
Officer charged with soliciting of probationer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A veteran city probation officer who also operates a drug counseling business has been charged with soliciting sex from an 18-year-old probationer. Robert Samson, 60, was arraigned Tuesday on the charge in 23rd District Court in Taylor. The 18-year-old woman alleges that Samson offered to waive her class fees in a drug counseling program in exchange for sexual favors. Witnesses said that when he approached the young woman Monday, it was he who was arrested instead, as … [Read more...] about Officer charged with soliciting of probationer
City offers multiple leaf-collection options
City residents can dispose of autumn leaves by raking them into the street, placing them in curbside yard waste containers or taking them to the city recycling center. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – City residents now have three earth-friendly ways to dispose of leaves once they finish the hard work of raking. Leaves can be raked into the street for city-scheduled sweeps, placed in curbside yard waste containers or taken to the city recycling center at 168 Grove. Cornstalks, pumpkins and garden … [Read more...] about City offers multiple leaf-collection options
Park rededicated to longtime city couple
City officials and local Rotary Club members dedicated the William and Edna Kreger Playground at noon Tuesday in Wyandotte Rotary Club Park, located at Third and Maple. Rotary Club president Mark Lyons (left), with William, Edna, Jeff, and Conrad Kreger. Wyandotte Mayor Joseph Peterson stands ready to cut the ceremonial ribbon as Councilman Daniel Galeski looks on. With its target audience in school, the William and Edna Kreger Playground was unnaturally quiet following Tuesday’s dedication at Wyandotte Rotary Club Park at Third … [Read more...] about Park rededicated to longtime city couple
Level best: Teachers’ method aims for better reading achievement
Third-grade teacher Mary Karoub works with student Jeda Baber at Garfield Elementary School in Wyandotte. “The leveled book way” allows students to read successfully at their own level and allows teachers to individualize instruction to meet each student’s needs. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The first year of a reading program has added to the book collections at Garfield Elementary School in an effort to improve the skills of both strong and struggling readers. Helping children read successfully … [Read more...] about Level best: Teachers’ method aims for better reading achievement
Police Blotter
Dearborn Cigarettes stolen at mosque Roughly $5,000 worth of cigarettes was stolen from a Mercury Mountaineer parked at Islamic Center of America, 19500 Ford, about 2 p.m. Sept. 11. The owner of the vehicle told police he purchased 90 cartons at a nearby convenience store before going to the mosque. Surveillance footage taken by security cameras showed an Arab man approach the vehicle and smash the driver’s-side window in order to unlock the doors. The man – described by police as in his early 20s, between 5 feet … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
All plugged up? Friendly help for a stopped-up drain
One of the best things to happen in the plumbing field in recent times has been the development of biological drain cleaners as an alternative to dangerous and ecologically harmful chemicals. These biological products work via bacteria that consume organic waste. There are various products for drain cleaning on the market. One of the best, in my opinion, is called Consume, made by the Spartan Chemical Co. Inc. While the exact formula is a secret, Consume is a composite of bacteria, enzymes and additives, all coming from … [Read more...] about All plugged up? Friendly help for a stopped-up drain