Allen Park
HFC to host annual Black Male Retention & Success Conference April 14-16
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College will host its second annual Black Male Retention & Success conference April 13 to 16. This virtual event runs on the following dates: Author and professor Theodore Ransaw will give the keynote address, “Strategies for Reimagining the Black Male Scholar as Cool,” at 4 p.m. April 15. Admission is free and open to the public. To register, click here. The theme of the conference is “kujichagulia,” which translates to “Through our will, we will succeed: More than a philosophy. We must embrace the … [Read more...] about HFC to host annual Black Male Retention & Success Conference April 14-16
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments expands
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers Residents of eight local communities can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments after eligibility expands at local clinics. The Consolidated Vaccination Center at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn, offers appointments through May 1 to receive the vaccine. Residents of Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Melvindale, Taylor, Garden City, Inkster and Redford Township also are welcome to schedule a vaccine appointment. At the center, the … [Read more...] about Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments expands
Repeat drunken driver found passed out at stop sign
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A 49-year-old Wayne man was arrested for his second operating while impaired offense the night of March 14 after he was discovered passed out behind the wheel on Luana Avenue, at a stop sign, near Southfield Road. The man, who admitted to drinking, had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and smelled of intoxicants. He failed multiple field sobriety tests, and refused to take a preliminary breath test, so a search warrant was obtained for a blood draw. Because it was his second … [Read more...] about Repeat drunken driver found passed out at stop sign
Repeat shoplifter arrested for retail fraud
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A 37-year-old Allen Park woman was arrested for retail fraud when she attempted to exit Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive, the night of March 14 with $483 worth of stolen merchandise. Asset protection personnel said they watched the woman on surveillance cameras throughout the store as she put items into her cart, bagged them, and then attempted to leave the store without rendering payment. The woman, who had an outstanding warrant for her arrest in Allen Park, admitted to the … [Read more...] about Repeat shoplifter arrested for retail fraud
Firefighters extinguish Allen Park brush fire
Allen Park amends political sign rules
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The City Council unanimously repealed existing sections relating to its political campaign signs ordinance. During the March 23 meeting, the zoning chapter and article VI titled “supplemental regulations” where the six existing sections are located was amended by the council. Councilman Gary Schlack was absent from the meeting. A public hearing was held before the vote on the third reading, and adoption of the ordinance took place where Councilman Daniel Loyd briefly … [Read more...] about Allen Park amends political sign rules
Bible found in Allen Park attic returned to former homeowner
Until Javier Anaya ventured into the attic of his Allen Park house a few weeks ago, he never anticipated a renewed connection to the previous homeowners of the house that he and Verlin Edwards purchased in 2015. “I had never been in the attic until we decided it was time to do some insulation,” Anaya said. “It was empty except for a small pocket Bible I found that had been issued by the White House during World War II and stamped with the signature of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Upon discovering the Bible, Anaya realized … [Read more...] about Bible found in Allen Park attic returned to former homeowner