New, enhanced sound system approved By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Attorney Christopher Bogard of Southgate was approved as a 28th District Court magistrate at the March 3 city council meeting, with the body also approving a new court sound system. Bogard, who graduated cum laude from Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, was recommended by Judge Elisabeth Mullins. The council also approved $14,000 for the purchase of new courtroom audio equipment. Court Administrator Jeffrey … [Read more...] about Southgate Council OKs Bogard appointment as new 28th District Court magistrate
Southgate proposes ordinance for exterior house inspection upon sale
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The City Council held the first reading March 3 for an ordinance that would require a house to be inspected on its exterior when it is being sold or transferred. The purpose of the ordinance is to prevent blight, abate nuisances and help ensure a minimum maintenance standard in the city’s neighborhoods, as well as maintain property values. City Administrator Dustin Lent said many surrounding communities have adopted similar ordinances, including Allen Park, Lincoln Park, … [Read more...] about Southgate proposes ordinance for exterior house inspection upon sale
Dearborn vaccination center open March 5-11 for those 65 and older in 7 communities
DEARBORN – COVID-19 vaccines for people who are age 65 and older and are residents of seven communities will be offered March 5 to 11. Residents of Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Garden City, Melvindale and Redford Township are eligible. The vaccines are available for these residents through a collaboration between the seven communities, with support from Wayne County. Appointments are required and must be made online at www.cityofdearborn.org/covid. The vaccine clinics will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 5 … [Read more...] about Dearborn vaccination center open March 5-11 for those 65 and older in 7 communities
Free masks to Heights residents March 6
OBTC continues one-to-one virtual shows with ‘Making New Friends During the Zombie Apocalypse’
With the pandemic turning lives into a never-ending stream of Zoom connections, the Open Book Theatre Company examines the odds of forging a human bond online during its final one-to-one virtual theater event, “Making New Friends During the Zombie Apocalypse.” Written for OBTC by Michigan playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, the play reflects the present without being about the pandemic. In the production, Julia Garlotte plays Tessa, a woman in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who is trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. She … [Read more...] about OBTC continues one-to-one virtual shows with ‘Making New Friends During the Zombie Apocalypse’
Board of Review sessions for property tax assessments begin March 8
DEARBORN – Property owners who want to appear before the city's Assessor’s Board of Review to appeal their property assessments have several opportunities to do so the week of March 8. Property tax assessments are not tax bills, but the assessment is used when tax bills are calculated. The in-person appeals will take place at the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. Visitors to the DAC are required to wear a face mask over their mouth and nose while they are in the building and may be asked to answer a few health … [Read more...] about Board of Review sessions for property tax assessments begin March 8
Dearborn police seek witnesses to fatal pedestrian vs. vehicle crash
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Dearborn police officials are seeking witnesses to a fatal pedestrian versus vehicle crash which occurred at 8:15 p.m. Feb. 27 on southbound Greenfield Road south of Ford Road. Anyone who saw the tragedy are asked to call 313-943-2246, and speak to the Dearborn Police Department accident investigation bureau. The victim, a 67-year-old woman, was crossing Greenfield when she was struck by a vehicle driven south on Greenfield by a 20-year-old man. While the incident is still … [Read more...] about Dearborn police seek witnesses to fatal pedestrian vs. vehicle crash
Work closures on Southfield Freeway at Michigan Avenue starting March 6
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The Southfield Freeway will close at Michigan Avenue for the weekend, starting March 6, and will re-open March 8, for work on the railroad bridge which crosses over the freeway. In addition, the northbound service drive will be closed for three weeks, to allow crews to remove and replace a barrier wall, and to install a sign structure support. The Michigan Department of Transportation said the Southfield Freeway closure will begin at 6 a.m. March 6, with work beginning on the … [Read more...] about Work closures on Southfield Freeway at Michigan Avenue starting March 6
Dog rescued at Hines Park
Photo courtesy of Dearborn Heights City Hall Facebook Dearborn Heights first responders worked to rescue a dog from a sewer well at the Helms Haven Recreation Area in Hines Park Feb. 24. A sewer inspector was lowered into the well with a sling to get the dog, and both were brought back up safely. The dog’s owner was at the park when the dog ran to the sewer well and fell in. According to a Dearborn Heights City Hall Facebook post first responders had help from the city’s animal control, fire, and police personnel with … [Read more...] about Dog rescued at Hines Park