TRENTON — Despite a down economy, organizers say this year’s National City Roar on the River will be anything but dull. The annual event, built around powerboat racing, is set for Friday through Sunday at Elizabeth Park. Members of Trenton Rotary, which organizes the event each year, say even loyal followers will find that the event quality and range of activities won’t suffer much — if at all. Like many large outdoor festivals that rely on corporate sponsorship dollars, the Roar has seen its budget shrink from a year ago. But … [Read more...] about Rotary roostertails World championship racing, ‘Roarstock’ music festival highlight weekend
New site focuses on local services
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The former city Web site provider has created a new, locally based site. Rich Cieslowski, owner of RSC Productions in Wyandotte, recently launched his new site, EverythingWyandotte.com. He had provided the city’s official Web site service for 10 years until April, when city officials voted to switch providers. His new site, launched July 4, is meant to promote local goods and services. “I was surprised when I was researching and developing this site that there are … [Read more...] about New site focuses on local services
City teams with animal group for free movie event
By BROOKE STEVENSON Times-Herald Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The second screening in the city’s new outdoor movie series will be held this week. Flicks on Bricks will feature “Hotel For Dogs” at dusk on Friday at the site of the old Wyandotte Theater at Elm and First streets. The series is an outdoor movie night that features family-friendly films shown on an inflatable screen at the site. Friday’s movie is based on Lois Duncan’s novel, and the story revolves around two orphaned teenagers who decide to turn an abandoned building … [Read more...] about City teams with animal group for free movie event
Hospice offers grief support groups for Wayne County area
Starting this fall, Arbor Hospice will offer support groups to educate and support anyone who has experienced any loss through death. The groups are available to anyone in the community whether or not they have received hospice care from Arbor. There is no charge to attend a support group, but donations are welcomed to help support Arbor Hospice programs. Beginning Sept. 21 through Nov. 9, eight-week sessions on adult loss of a parent and loss of a spouse or partner will meet separately on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at a … [Read more...] about Hospice offers grief support groups for Wayne County area
House entry was mistake, drunken man says
LINCOLN PARK — Police still are investigating an incident in the 1000 block of Leblanc early last Sunday that startled a family of four. A resident of the house was awakened about 5 a.m. by a 33-year-old Lincoln Park man flicking a lighter in his bedroom and shortly afterward heard someone downstairs. He went to investigate and noticed a man hiding under the basement staircase behind a rack of clothes. He told the man to get out, and the man responded that he had just walked his daughter home. The intruder then left and got into a … [Read more...] about House entry was mistake, drunken man says
Pingpong tournament seeks seniors
TAYLOR — A pingpong tournament for seniors will begin at 10 a.m. July 29 at the William Ford Senior Activity Center, 6750 Troy. Humana Insurance will provide snacks for participants and trophies for the winners. The center is west of Telegraph Road and north of Ecorse Road. To register, sign up in the pingpong room or call the center at (313) 291-7740. … [Read more...] about Pingpong tournament seeks seniors
Seniors invited to tee off
HEIGHTS — Seniors age 50 and older from throughout Wayne County are invited to take part in the golf tournament portion of the county’s fifth annual Senior Olympics Aug. 19 at Warren Valley Golf Course. Men and women are invited and can sign up individually or with their own foursome in one of four age groups: 50 to 60, 60 to 70, 70 to 80 and over 80. Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano sponsors the event. The cost is $15 with registration and includes coffee and doughnuts, a round of nine holes, a golf cart, lunch, posting of … [Read more...] about Seniors invited to tee off
Band holds fundraisers for uniforms
By BROOKE STEVENSON Times-Herald Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The Roosevelt High School Marching Band will be holding a series of fundraisers in the coming weeks. In order to purchase new uniforms, the Marching Chiefs will hold three spaghetti dinners over the next month. The dinners will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow and Aug. 3 and 17 at the First United Methodist Church, 72 Oak. “The Wyandotte Marching Chiefs are in need of new uniforms,” said Music Boosters secretary Julie Taylor. “The current ones are tattered, torn, ripped … [Read more...] about Band holds fundraisers for uniforms
COUCH THEATER — DVD PREVIEWS
By DNA Smith PICKS OF THE WEEK “Watchmen” (Director’s Cut) — Based on the critically acclaimed and most-popular graphic novel of the past two decades, “Watchmen” combines the elements of a classic noir thriller with alternative history and superheroes to create a pop-culture pastiche that is both gripping and a visual delight. Set in alternate 1985, President Nixon is in his fifth term; the Cold War is about to get hot; and someone has murdered The Comedian, a superhero who has been forced into retirement thanks to a law … [Read more...] about COUCH THEATER — DVD PREVIEWS
CELEBRITY EXTRA
By Cindy Elavsky Q: I specifically remember an episode of a TV show where the Niles Crane character was in his living room and his often-talked-about wife made a brief appearance. I can visualize her clearly but can’t remember her name. She was very thin, mousy and had a rather pointed nose. Do you know if Niles Crane’s wife ever appeared in any episode of “Frasier”? Maybe it was “Cheers” or some other spinoff? — Dennis W., via e-mail A: The character of Niles Crane (portrayed by David Hyde Pierce) was married to Maris Crane on … [Read more...] about CELEBRITY EXTRA