By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Police responded to a 51-year-old Troy man’s request for help at the Red Roof Inn, 17600 Dix Road on May 19, but by the time they arrived, he had jumped from the window of his third-floor room onto the alley below. Emergency medical technicians were summoned. The man admitted to being under the influence of cocaine, but did not say why he jumped out the window. Officers searched the man’s room, but found nothing actionable. … [Read more...] about Hotel guest jumps from third floor window
Fake online profile used to defraud dog buyer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A con artist offering Siberian huskies for sale through a Facebook page conned a Lincoln Park woman into paying for a dog online, but never showed up June 5 with the preferred pet. The victim said the seller asked for a deposit, and agreed to deliver the dog to a Brighton store, but was a no-show, even after the victim made an additional online payment. The woman provided the phone number and Facebook page information to Lincoln Park Police officers when she filed a … [Read more...] about Fake online profile used to defraud dog buyer
Laptops stolen from unlocked car at gym
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A Dell laptop computer and a MacBook Pro were stolen the night of June 3 from an unlocked car while a woman was working out Raise the Bar Gym, 2146 Fort St. A messenger bag and miscellaneous papers were also stolen. There were no security cameras in the immediate area. The gym is about two blocks southeast of the Lincoln Park Police station. … [Read more...] about Laptops stolen from unlocked car at gym
Credit union imposter defrauds man
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A criminal pretending to be a representative from a Dearborn man’s credit union called him May 24 and said his debit card may have been misused in Atlanta, then tricked him into providing account and personal information under the guise of canceling the card and issuing a new one. The man discovered the fraud the next day, when he received an email from his credit union, indicating that his bank account number had been changed, and that $2,339 had been transferred from the … [Read more...] about Credit union imposter defrauds man
Reckless driver in muscle car cited
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Detroit man was charged with reckless driving, and his blue and purple 2016 Dodge Challenger was impounded May 27, following a traffic stop on westbound Warren Avenue near Wyoming Avenue. His car’s loud, revving engine brought him to the attention of a police officer, who initially saw him speeding and changing lanes rapidly, without signaling. However, it was his squealing tires amid white smoke and a U-turn that earned him a traffic stop. A record check revealed earlier … [Read more...] about Reckless driver in muscle car cited
Allen Park Schools 2021 retirees represent 323 years of service
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Teachers, administrators, maintenance staff, secretary and food service personnel retirees were honored June 7 by Allen Park Public Schools for their service. The class of 2021 retirees have a combined 323 years of service in the district. Each honoree was presented with a plaque, Starbucks gift card and also took a photo with Supt. Michael Darga and Trustee Jennifer Warren. Retirees are Lindemann Elementary School teacher Michael Cipriani with 20 years of service; Lead … [Read more...] about Allen Park Schools 2021 retirees represent 323 years of service
Dearborn Heights Rainbow Garden
Photos courtesy of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Parker Parker, a 9-year-old female mixed breed, is a sweet older dog who, despite her tremendously large ears, cannot actually hear very well. She makes up for this loss by being very observant. She loves to go on little scavenger hunts for treats and toys. Jazzy Jazzy, a 2-year-old female domestic medium hair, is a cuddle who’s eager eager for playtime followed by a quiet nap. She’s great with people of all shapes, sizes, and ages, and gets along well with other cats. Even dogs. Gordo Gordon, a 3-year-old male mixed breed, is a bashful boy. Since he is cautious, it takes him some time to warm up to new friends, but once he does, he’s very loving and affectionate. Gordo enjoys slow and steady petting as well as wet food. Shelter evaluators think Gordo would do best as the only pet in a patient home that will allow him time to adjust. He has tested positive for heartworm, but FAMD covers the cost of the treatment. Adoption fees vary. All cats go home spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations. All dogs go home spayed or neutered, microchipped, heart worm tested (if at least 6 months old), and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations. The Dearborn Animal Shelter is at 16121 Reckinger Drive in Dearborn. Shelter hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 313-943-2697 or go to www.metrodetroitanimals.org.
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any golfing equipment that can help older golfers? My dad, who’s 76, loves to play golf, but arthritis in his hands has made griping the club challenging, and his fragile lower back makes stooping over to tee-up or retrieve the ball a problem too. Is there anything out there that can help? Golfing Buddy Dear Buddy, There are actually a wide variety of adaptive golf equipment that can help older golfers who struggle with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. Here are several golfing products … [Read more...] about Photos courtesy of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Parker Parker, a 9-year-old female mixed breed, is a sweet older dog who, despite her tremendously large ears, cannot actually hear very well. She makes up for this loss by being very observant. She loves to go on little scavenger hunts for treats and toys. Jazzy Jazzy, a 2-year-old female domestic medium hair, is a cuddle who’s eager eager for playtime followed by a quiet nap. She’s great with people of all shapes, sizes, and ages, and gets along well with other cats. Even dogs. Gordo Gordon, a 3-year-old male mixed breed, is a bashful boy. Since he is cautious, it takes him some time to warm up to new friends, but once he does, he’s very loving and affectionate. Gordo enjoys slow and steady petting as well as wet food. Shelter evaluators think Gordo would do best as the only pet in a patient home that will allow him time to adjust. He has tested positive for heartworm, but FAMD covers the cost of the treatment. Adoption fees vary. All cats go home spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations. All dogs go home spayed or neutered, microchipped, heart worm tested (if at least 6 months old), and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations. The Dearborn Animal Shelter is at 16121 Reckinger Drive in Dearborn. Shelter hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 313-943-2697 or go to www.metrodetroitanimals.org.
Pets of the Week
Photos courtesy of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Parker Parker, a 9-year-old female mixed breed, is a sweet older dog who, despite her tremendously large ears, cannot actually hear very well. She makes up for this loss by being very observant. She loves to go on little scavenger hunts for treats and toys. Jazzy Jazzy, a 2-year-old female domestic medium hair, is a cuddle who’s eager eager for playtime followed by a quiet nap. She's great with people of all shapes, sizes, and ages, and gets along well with other … [Read more...] about Pets of the Week
Maximize the harvest with proper care
By MELINDA MYERS Grow an abundant harvest with some timely garden care. Arm yourself with a few basic tools, a bit of time and regular visits to the garden throughout the growing season to keep plants healthy and more productive. You don’t need to invest in every garden tool on the market. A shovel, trowel, weeding tool, gloves and kneeling pad are the basics. If your budget is tight, ask gardening friends and family if they have extras to spare or lend. Now you are ready to get started. Weed control is an ongoing task. … [Read more...] about Maximize the harvest with proper care