DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Library will host Scott Hucker of Great Lakes Staple Seeds for a virtual talk about raising grains in home gardens at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 via Zoom. Hucker will go through a growing season step by step, sharing his personal experience with growing these diverse and versatile staple crops: wheat, barley, oats, rice, sorghum, triticale, millet, and amaranth. He will speak about selection, planting, cultivation, harvest and processing on a personal-use scale, along with culinary uses. To register … [Read more...] about Library to host talk about growing grains on a small scale for home, community gardens
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Heights Firefighters’ 30th annual Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Sept. 17
By ROBERT ANKRAPP For the Times-Herald HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Professional Fire Fighters will host its 30th annual charity Chili Cook-Off and Family Picnic from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Parkland Park, Ann Arbor Trail between Outer Drive and Evergreen Road. Chili judging will begin about 2 p.m. In addition to the chili cooking competition, the event features a host of family oriented activities, including food and beverages, live music, a family picnic area, face painting, a moonwalk and other … [Read more...] about Heights Firefighters’ 30th annual Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Sept. 17
JLWS Day 3: Four elimination games today, one including Taylor North
TAYLOR — There are four must-win games on the Aug. 16 schedule. Each of the teams has one loss. Four teams will be eliminated in the modified double-elimination format at the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor. 11 a.m. — The Europe-Africa champions from the South Czech Republic Little League in Brno, Czech Republic (0-1) vs. the Australia national champions from the Perth Metro East Little League in Perth, Australia (0-0) 2 p.m. — The Michigan District 5 champions from the Taylor North Little League in … [Read more...] about JLWS Day 3: Four elimination games today, one including Taylor North
The world returns to Taylor for 40th Junior League World Series
By DAVE GORGON For the Sunday Times TAYLOR – The best teams of 13- and 14-year-old baseball players from around the globe are arriving in Taylor for the 40th Junior League World Series, scheduled for Aug. 14 to 21 at Heritage Park. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at World Series Field on the Taylor South Little League complex in Heritage Park. There will be a colorful parade of champions, presentations by dignitaries, a ceremonial first pitch and fireworks. The public is invited. Admission is … [Read more...] about The world returns to Taylor for 40th Junior League World Series
POP team dedicates ‘Replenish’ mural on Alanos as east Dearborn grows its art presence
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Sunshine and vibrant color combined July 11 to enhance the dedication of the latest Pockets of Perception mural, “Replenish,” on Alanos Pizza and Subs, 14212 Michigan Ave. The project, supported by the Dearborn Community Fund, is helping create an art mecca along Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn. Emmajean Woodyard, executive director of the non-profit Dearborn Community Fund, said the mural is an awesome addition to the community. “It’s a celebration of … [Read more...] about POP team dedicates ‘Replenish’ mural on Alanos as east Dearborn grows its art presence
Paint Out in the Park adds color to Homecoming
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Paint Out in the Park at Homecoming added color and creativity to the city’s August celebration, held this year on the grounds of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Artists painted outdoors at their own pace during the three-day juried event, which also recognized veteran participants and emerging artists. Judges Bob Curtis, Matthew Dietz and Chris Bennet awarded first place to Kyle Kitchen, second place to Noelle Dahl, and honorable mentions to … [Read more...] about Paint Out in the Park adds color to Homecoming
Red light runner charged with reckless driving
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A 23-year-old Woodhaven man who ran two red lights on Michigan Avenue at 2:22 a.m. Aug. 5 was charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended driver’s license. A police officer on patrol saw the man run red lights at Military and Nowlin streets while driving east on Michigan Avenue at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was initiated, and the man admitted to running the red lights, and said he was in a hurry to get home. The license plate on his vehicle was … [Read more...] about Red light runner charged with reckless driving
Shirts stolen from dollar store
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Multiple packages of white T-shirts, collectively valued at $270, were stolen the morning of Aug. 4 from Dollar General, 5016 Greenfield Road. A man wearing a white shirt and black pants entered the store and filled a shopping cart with white T-shirts before placing them into a black garbage bag and leaving the store with the merchandise without rendering payment. He was last seen driving north on Greenfield Road in a dark-colored Chevy Cruz. … [Read more...] about Shirts stolen from dollar store
Narcotics surveillance nets man with active warrant
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A narcotic investigation resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old Dearborn man for an outstanding warrant shortly after midnight Aug. 5 in the 2700 block of Holly Street. The man was taken into custody and transported to the Dearborn police station for booking, where he refused to cooperate. He was held pending bond. … [Read more...] about Narcotics surveillance nets man with active warrant
Traffic stop results in passenger warrant arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A traffic stop initiated for distracted driving the night of July 30 resulted in the arrest of a passenger for outstanding warrants. The driver, a 32-year-old Dearborn man, was looking at his cell phone while driving west on Ford Road near Evergreen Road, which resulted in him swerving in an unsafe manner. During the traffic stop, a record check of the front seat passenger revealed that the 34-year-old Detroit woman had multiple warrants for her arrest. She was arrested … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in passenger warrant arrest