Others say LGBTQ+ books targeted are work of hate groups By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – While Dearborn Public Schools officials review controversial books questioned at a Sept. 12 school board meeting, community members have responded with concern that the works in question target the LBGTQ+ community. David Mustonen, DPS Communications director, said in a Sept. 15 email that the district has not banned any books, but is currently reviewing seven books, two of which are available online … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools to review books following complaints
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‘Saluting Sailor’ creates 9/11 roadside tribute in Taylor
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – “The Saluting Sailor,” John Charles Heidenreich, 55, of Romulus, created a stirring display on Eureka Road west of Racho Boulevard Sept. 11 to honor those lost to the terrorist attacks. The display included flags, ornamentation and a wall of banners displaying the names of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Heidenreich said he starting saluting roadside on Veterans Day 2014. He added Sept. 11 to his saluting schedule in 2018, and in 2019, he added Memorial … [Read more...] about ‘Saluting Sailor’ creates 9/11 roadside tribute in Taylor
Old Car Festival returns to Greenfield Village
By SUE SUCHYTA Times Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Vintage vehicles from the dawn of the 20th century descended on The Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village Sept. 10 and 11, delighting visitors and providing a glimpse into a bygone era. The Old Car Festival, as opposed to the Motor Muster, is for vehicles built through the 1930s, and include the pricey Packard, Peerless and Pierce Arrow, along with Cadillacs, Lincolns and LaSalles, and Indiana-built Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs. Model T and Model A roadsters were … [Read more...] about Old Car Festival returns to Greenfield Village
New splash pad opens at Southgate’s Market Center Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – As southeastern Michigan enjoys its last week of summer, local officials and residents gathered to celebrate the opening of a new splash pad at Market Center Park, 13631 Eureka Road. Mayor Joseph Kuspa, who spoke Sept. 15 at the splash pad ribbon cutting, said with its opening, a piece of the puzzle of Market Center Park is coming to fruition. “It’s hard to believe 10 years ago we had a visioning session just down the block here at the Old Country Buffet,” he … [Read more...] about New splash pad opens at Southgate’s Market Center Park
Melvindale mayor and police chief refute claims that Police Department is in crisis
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Mayor Wheeler Marsee and Police Chief Dan Jones strongly refuted negative statements made by Sgt. Matthew Furman at the Aug. 9 Public Safety Commission and the Aug. 17 City Council meeting. Furman and other officers spoke about police officer recruiting and retention challenges, excessive mandatory overtime, outdated equipment and the need for repairs in the Police Department building. Marsee and Jones, who were on vacation during the two August meetings, both … [Read more...] about Melvindale mayor and police chief refute claims that Police Department is in crisis
EMU administrator arrested after driving nude through Dearborn
By SCOTT BEWICK Times-Herald Editor DEARBORN — An Eastern Michigan University administrator was arrested after driving through Dearborn without any clothing and touching himself. The Police Department received cell phone video footage from a concerned driver of a male driving a black Jeep Wrangler westbound on Michigan Avenue near Miller Road Sept. 2. Detectives identified the driver as Michael Tew, 62, of Dearborn. Tew is an associate provost and associate vice president for Academic Programs and Services, and previously … [Read more...] about EMU administrator arrested after driving nude through Dearborn
Hammoud announces land acquisition for green belt
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The city plans to establish a green belt in the city’s south end to create a buffer zone between industrial and residential areas, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said Sept. 8. Hammoud said the green belt would be near Industrial and Eagle streets, and would include parcels which the city had acquired in the past. “One side of Eagle is obviously heavy in industry and the other side is all residential,” he said. “So, basically, to Wyoming (where) that heads into Ferney and … [Read more...] about Hammoud announces land acquisition for green belt
Proposed Dearborn rat abatement strategy explained
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Using sterilized feral cats and pheromones, power-washing restaurant trash bins, commercial-size rat traps and rodenticide are being considered to abate rats, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said during a Sept. 8 meeting. Hammoud said the feral cat program being considered would help combat the city’s rat woes. “We have about 200 felines right now in the (Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit) trailers that we’ll vaccinate, neuter, spay and tag on their ear and you can … [Read more...] about Proposed Dearborn rat abatement strategy explained
Take a day off to see the Ferris Bueller car at The Henry Ford
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Let your imagination accelerate as you gaze at the sleek, vivid red sportscar featured in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” at the Henry Ford Museum through the end of February. The exhibit, in partnership with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, launches a series of classic car displays from the National Historic Vehicle Register, which will rotate every six months. The Ferris Bueller car, a 1985 Modena Spyder posing as a Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, was one of three … [Read more...] about Take a day off to see the Ferris Bueller car at The Henry Ford
Dearborn fire chief requests tougher fire watch ordinance
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Multiple fires at a local scrapyard sparked Fire Chief Joseph Murray’s intent to strengthen the city’s fire watch ordinance, especially after repeated fires damaged Fire Department equipment. Currently, the owner or operator of a business would be required to utilize a “fire watch” when hazardous conditions are present or when the fire protection system is inoperable or defective. Hazardous conditions include “hot works,” or during demolition or … [Read more...] about Dearborn fire chief requests tougher fire watch ordinance