Ready for disaster and humor? Look no further than the Players Guild of Dearborn opening season show, “Disaster!” a campy, 1970s jukebox musical, and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company’s season starter “Boom,” featuring a bomb shelter first date as a comet hurtles toward Earth. THE PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN PRESENTS ‘DISASTER!’ The Players Guild of Dearborn presents Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick’s “Disaster!” a 1970s-themed jukebox musical comedy spoofing the disaster films of the era with earthquakes, tidal waves, … [Read more...] about PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
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AAUW to hold annual book sale Oct. 2 to 4 at the DISC
DEARBORN – Used books and media will be available Oct. 2 to 4 at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center, 14900 Ford Road, as the American Association of University Women-Dearborn holds its annual sale. The offerings include adult used books sorted into more than 20 categories, along with a room full of children’s books. Also included in the sale are vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. Those seeking first pick may pay $15 for early admission from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. 2. After the early-bird sale, admission is free. From 11 a.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about AAUW to hold annual book sale Oct. 2 to 4 at the DISC
New Dearborn Heights K-9 Loki joins police force
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – New K-9 Officer Loki, who will be working with Dearborn Heights Police Officer William Ruch, was sworn in by City Clerk Lynne Senia during the Aug. 25 city council meeting. Dearborn Heights Police Chief Michael Guzowski said Loki, who is just over a year old, has been training hard to prepare for his new … [Read more...] about New Dearborn Heights K-9 Loki joins police force
Dearborn Heights city council receives update on new fire station
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Fire Chief Phil Hall and Project Manager Lauren Lee of Partners in Architecture PLC provided an update on the city’s new fire station during the Aug. 25 city council meeting. The new building will be located on the west side of Beech Daly Road, between Hines Drive and Warren Avenue, adjacent to the Warren Valley Golf Course. Hall said the project, which began in November of 2025, represents an important investment in the safety and future of the … [Read more...] about Dearborn Heights city council receives update on new fire station
Woman fatally shot by boyfriend
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Joyce Johnson, 46, of Dearborn Heights was fatally shot the morning of Aug. 25 by her boyfriend, Sean Parnell Walker, Jr., 35, of Detroit, at a residence in the 5400 block of Huron Street. Walker was out on bond for a prior felonious assault charge. Police officers responded to the house for a reported home invasion, and found Johnson in a bedroom, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Walker was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his … [Read more...] about Woman fatally shot by boyfriend
Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Under sunny skies, five dozen artists filled the top of the hill at Homecoming with colorful creations during the annual Paint Out in the Park competition. Artist and event staff member Sasha Corder said this is the 12th Paint Out in the Park and the biggest year yet, with 60 artists participating. “Everyone forgets it is a competition,” she said. “Everyone just spends all three days making friends, meeting new people, networking, exchanging styles and techniques and … [Read more...] about Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
Strong Dearborn police presence keeps anti-Muslim protest in check
Agitator Jake Lane releases rhetoric at city council meeting By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A strong, well-coordinated law enforcement presence kept right-wing, anti-Muslim protestors in check outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, where the City Council held its Aug. 18 meeting. A “Christian Crusader March,” led by agitator Jake Lang, gathered in front of the library, to which the council meeting was moved at Police Chief Issa Shahin recommendation to enhance safety … [Read more...] about Strong Dearborn police presence keeps anti-Muslim protest in check
Tip jar stolen from food truck
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A tip jar containing about $48 in cash was reported stolen the afternoon of July 15 from the Hotdog Depot food truck at 25451 Michigan Avenue. The victim said a man walked up to the stand and asked for a bottle of water, and when he turned to retrieve it from the cooler, the man grabbed the tip jar, said “thanks,” and ran off through the parking … [Read more...] about Tip jar stolen from food truck
Agitator Jake Lane releases rhetoric at city council meeting
Strong police presence keeps anti-Muslim protest in check By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A strong, well-coordinated law enforcement presence kept right-wing, anti-Muslim protestors in check outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, where the city council held its Aug. 18 meeting. A “Christian Crusader March,” led by agitator Jake Lang, gathered in front of the library, to which the city council meeting was moved at Police Chief Issa Shahin‘s recommendation to enhance safety … [Read more...] about Agitator Jake Lane releases rhetoric at city council meeting
Heights City Council Chair Hassan Ahmad to replace Knezek on Wayne County Commission
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN HEIGHTS – City Council Chair Hassan Ahmad will be stepping down from the city council following his Aug. 6 appointment to the Wayne County Commission to replace David Knezek. Knezek recently resigned from the Wayne County Commission after being named president of Henry Ford College in Dearborn. Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun said that while it will be bittersweet to lose him on the city council, he is proud to see Ahmad take on an important new role of service to … [Read more...] about Heights City Council Chair Hassan Ahmad to replace Knezek on Wayne County Commission