Allen Park Purse left in cart, ATM card used A woman’s automated teller machine card was used fraudulently after she accidentally left her purse in a shopping cart about noon last Sunday in the parking lot at Lowe’s, 23111 Outer Drive. The card was used for two separate cash withdrawals before the owner discovered and reported it missing. Sound system taken from car Sound system components valued at about $750 were taken from a 1998 Chevrolet Metro parked in 9000 block of Ruth between 11 p.m. Sept. 18 and 6:50 a.m. … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
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Lincoln Park Garage damaged, raided within hours A resident in the 1100 block of Fort Park locked his garage at 1 a.m. Monday and returned four hours later to find its front door damaged and several items missing. The door sustained $2,000 in damage by thieves, who made off with three power saws valued collectively at $680 and $200 worth of hand tools. Shopper chases, catches purse snatcher A 37-year-old resident was caught late Monday after snatching the purse of a woman at Meijer, 3710 … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
Public invited to attend Oct. 15 town hall meeting on disability awareness issues
DEARBORN, Mich. – The public is invited to attend a town hall meeting related to disability awareness and access issues. The town hall meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15, in Studio A of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. The theme is “disability awareness: past, present and future.” Planned topics are: parking issues, voting accessibility, emergency preparedness and encouraging small business to be more accessible. Ample free parking, including disability-accessible parking, is … [Read more...] about Public invited to attend Oct. 15 town hall meeting on disability awareness issues
Health Dept. offering seasonal flu shots for both Dearborn residents and non-residents
Pneumonia shots also available DEARBORN – The city Health Department is offering seasonal flu shots to the public. Pneumonia shots are also available. Seasonal flu shots can be obtained on a walk-in basis (no appointment required) during regular hours at the Health Department, inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. The department’s regular business hours are: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A nurse will also offer seasonal … [Read more...] about Health Dept. offering seasonal flu shots for both Dearborn residents and non-residents
Public invited to attend Oct. 9 charity softball tournament, named in honor of late Mayor Guido
The late Mayor Michael A. Guido, sporting his softball best. DEARBORN – The public is invited to attend the first-ever Michael A. Guido Charity Softball Tournament Oct. 9. The three-game tournament will raise funds for the Michael A. Guido Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. The late mayor died of the disease on Dec. 5, 2005. “We hope that this will become an annual tradition, one that will both honor Mayor Guido’s memory and help to fund cancer research. He was all about helping … [Read more...] about Public invited to attend Oct. 9 charity softball tournament, named in honor of late Mayor Guido
Pet of the Week
China didn’t make college cut Wyandotte Animal Pound volunteers say China is a beautiful and gentle 9-year-old domestic longhair tortoiseshell cat whose owner brought her in when they went off to college. She likes to sleep under her cat bed, but not out of shyness. Volunteers say she is a very friendly cat who likes to be held like a baby. Cat adoption fees are $60 cash and include spaying or neutering, the first distemper vaccine, a combo test and a rabies vaccine if the animal is old enough. Cat adopters should either bring a … [Read more...] about Pet of the Week
American Council of the Blind thrift store accepts donations
The American Council of the Blind accepts tax-deductible donations at its Detroit thrift store, 19322 W. Warren, near the Dearborn Heights border. Donations can include all types of clothes, shoes, working appliances (electric only), furniture, toys, TV’s and small electronics, jewelry, books, art, exercise equipment, lawn and garden equipment, dishes and other kitchen items, bedding and miscellaneous items. ACB will pick up materials at the home of the contributors. All … [Read more...] about American Council of the Blind thrift store accepts donations
County releases emergency reference guide
Wayne County officials have launched the new Homeland Securities Community Emergency Reference Guide. The program, available at www.waynecounty.com, is organized in several categories offering parents and families information about all types of emergency situation. It covers what to do when someone is choking or needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation; how to handle a heart attack or a drug overdose; how to protect your family in a tornado; or what to do if there is a chemical emergency and when to call 911. “We … [Read more...] about County releases emergency reference guide
Rock on with dinosaurs at annual gem show next month
MOUNT CLEMENS — “Colorful Calcites” is the theme of the 65th annual Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show slated for Oct. 9, 10 and 11 at the Gibraltar Trade Center North, 237 N. River Road. The show is presented by the Michigan Mineralogical Society, a nonprofit educational organization affiliated with Cranbrook Institute of Science. Cranbrook and Lost & Found Vintage of Royal Oak are sponsoring the show this year. Everyone buying a ticket for the show will receive a free ticket for the science … [Read more...] about Rock on with dinosaurs at annual gem show next month
Fresh produce, meats, breads highlight village’s fall farmers market
DEARBORN − Some of Michigan’s best and abundant local offerings will be at the Fall Season Farmers Market, which continues from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Greenfield Village. This event takes place in the Village Pavilion and is free with village admission or membership to The Henry Ford. Patrons can choose from a diverse array of grains and baking mixes; organic breads; farm-fresh produce; pumpkins; meats; honey; apples; peanut and nut butters; heirloom beans; handmade soaps and creams; dairy products; jams; … [Read more...] about Fresh produce, meats, breads highlight village’s fall farmers market