DEARBORN — A suspect in the shooting death of a Dearborn man was arraigned Sept. 25 in 19th District Court. Brandon Kournoian, 29, of Westland was arraigned in front of Judge Gene Hunt on charges of felony murder, first degree home invasion, felon in possession of a firearm, and three counts of felony firearm. Keith Thomas, 26, died of a gunshot wound he suffered Sept. 20 in the 2700 block of Holly. Responding officers and Fire Department personnel rendered first aid to Thomas. He was transported to an area hospital where he … [Read more...] about Westland man arraigned in shooting death
City Beautiful Commission names final 2020 Residential Standard of Excellence honorees
DEARBORN – The City Beautiful Commission has announced the final addresses and household names for this year’s honorees in the Residential Standard of Excellence awards, the program that recognizes especially well-kept and beautiful front yards. Residents were encouraged to take a walk, drive or bike ride soon to see the houses while the warm weather lasts. The list of the 2020 honorees is: • Mohamed Siblini and Maya Cheaib, 7513 Yinger • Hassan Osman, 7024 Ternes • The Awada Family, 10481 Tireman • Samira Awada, 6803 … [Read more...] about City Beautiful Commission names final 2020 Residential Standard of Excellence honorees
Public Service Days parking restrictions to resume Oct. 5 in anticipation of leaf collection
DEARBORN – Enforcement of parking restrictions on Public Service Days will resume Oct. 5 in anticipation of the upcoming collection of loose leaves raked into the street. Public Service Days require that residents remove their parked vehicle from the street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow curb-to-curb services, including loose leaf collection. Public Services Days correspond to a neighborhood’s trash day. Parking restrictions had been suspended on Public Service Days and trash days since April in response to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Public Service Days parking restrictions to resume Oct. 5 in anticipation of leaf collection
Farmington Hills man found dead in vehicle
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Farmington Hills man was found dead Sept. 23 in a pickup truck in the area of Michigan Avenue and Schlaff. Police responded to the scene about 5:30 p.m. on a report of a deceased individual. Darius Whiting, 48, was found dead at the scene of gunshot wounds, police said. Detectives and crime scene investigators spoke with witnesses and gathered evidence. A press release from police said based on the information they have, the shooting does not appear to be a random … [Read more...] about Farmington Hills man found dead in vehicle
APFD to sponsor Fire Cadet Explorer program
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspaper ALLEN PARK – Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Ed Cann received the city council’s approval Sept. 22 to sponsor a Fire Cadet Explorer program for students 16 to 18 years of age. He said the program would help provide more well-trained candidates for future fire department vacancies. Cann said Lt. Cary Thompson of the Royal Oak Fire Department, who lives in Dearborn, and Lt. Joshua Bunse, of the Novi Fire Department, who is an Allen Park resident, approached him with a request to … [Read more...] about APFD to sponsor Fire Cadet Explorer program
Allen Road bridge over Ecorse Creek to remain closed at least through end of year
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – The Allen Road bridge over Ecorse Creek will remain closed through the end of the year, City Administrator Mark Kibby said at a Sept. 22 City Council meeting. “It’s a Wayne County project – that should be enough said right there,” Kibby said jokingly. C.E. Raines Engineer Souheil Sabak said at the study session that DTE personnel have been at the site evaluating the project in conjunction with Wayne County representatives, and that the project is proceeding. Kibby said … [Read more...] about Allen Road bridge over Ecorse Creek to remain closed at least through end of year
Wayne County grant will fund restoration of Kennedy Memorial Bandshell
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – A $50,000 Wayne County grant will restore the roof and interior of the Kennedy Memorial Bandshell, Parks and Recreation Director Doreen Christian announced at the Sept. 21 City Council meeting. The bandshell, in Memorial Park east of Fort Street, will include repairs to the convex roof and concave interior. Damaged roof membranes will be removed, replaced and sealed, and water-damaged ceiling sections will be repaired and refinished. The interior of the bandshell will … [Read more...] about Wayne County grant will fund restoration of Kennedy Memorial Bandshell
Scary thoughts: Looking ahead to Halloween in pandemic time
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – As Downriver residents ponder how to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic, Allen Park City Manager Mark Kibby offered some insight into how to scare up some spooky safe fun. Kibby reassured residents that, aside from establishing curfews, cities cannot cancel a nationally recognized holiday, even Halloween, or restrict resident movement. He suggests that all who wish to celebrate Halloween adapt their celebration so that they embrace the safety guidelines set forth by … [Read more...] about Scary thoughts: Looking ahead to Halloween in pandemic time
Shakespeare in Detroit emphasizes the importance of art in education
Shakespeare in Detroit, which supports the arts as a key component of the curriculum in its partner schools, donated 75 STEAM packets Sept. 16 to The James and Grace Lee Boggs School in Detroit. STEAM refers to science, technology, engineering, art and math activities, which support and enhance student learning in all areas of the curriculum. SID emphasizes that there is more to theatrical arts than the actors on stage, as it trains a new generation of lighting designers, sound engineers, set builders and stage carpenters, … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in Detroit emphasizes the importance of art in education
Wyandotte approves extension on McKinley School conversion
Coachlight claims pandemic delayed financing By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The City Council voted to extend Coachlight Properties LLC’s contract at its Sept. 14 meeting, allowing more time to secure financing to convert historic McKinley School into market-rate senior housing. Under the amendment, Coachlight must secure financing by March 1, 2021, and will adhere to the balance of the original timeline, unless additional changes are approved by the city council. Joe DiSanto of Wyandotte, managing … [Read more...] about Wyandotte approves extension on McKinley School conversion