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  By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Four servers at Bob Jo’s Frozen Custard, 4071 Quarry, shared an unexpected treat Aug. 26 when a customer who stopped for a shake left four $50 bills as a tip. Manager Delores Ricchiuti said the man, who was in his mid-20s to early 30s, stopped by about 6:30 p.m. that evening. “It was rather rainy, and they had a customer that came up and noticed that they only had a little bit of change in the tip jar,” Ricchiuti said. “I think he was feeling bad for them, so … [Read more...] about Mystery man leaves big tip for Bob Jo’s servers

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Students, elected officials, local organizations and religious leaders united against “hateful rhetoric,” racism and discrimination Aug. 29. The Take on Hate rally at University of Michigan-Dearborn was announced by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) on Aug. 13 during a #CloseTheCamps rally in Dearborn to address what are considered be inhumane conditions at detention centers. More than 40 organizations as well as Congress were represented at the event held … [Read more...] about Take on Hate rally responds to divisive rhetoric, hatred across the country

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A proposed elderly and an elder care center development with multiple-family housing will have to seek approval from the City Council and Zoning Board of Appeals before the project can move forward. The proposed site sits on 1.5 acres at 6906 Kingsley just south of Warren Avenue at Blesser Avenue. Under the plans, the current vacant structure on the property will be demolished and a four-story mixed-use building totaling 54,019 square feet will be constructed. “An … [Read more...] about Senior housing, adult care center planned on vacant Dearborn site

Parks and Recreation to get new storage building By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The City Council approved the conversion of the former court house into a media center, and the construction of a Parks and Recreation storage building at its Aug. 20 meeting. The council approved a bid for $4.2 million for the combined projects, with Councilman Butch Ramik casting the lone dissenting vote. Mayor Rick Sollars said the Parks and Recreation Building at Heritage Park will take the footprint where an older house … [Read more...] about Taylor approves conversion of old court house to media center

  By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Defendant Michael Beebe, 47, of Wyandotte will remain in jail, with Judge Elizabeth DiSanto of the 27th District Court declining to reduce his $50,000 cash bond. Beebe’s next appearance is at 9 a.m. Aug. 23 in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit. Beebe, whom Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Makepeace calls a flight risk, faced a probable cause hearing Aug. 15 for the 15 criminal sexual conduct charges he faces for his alleged conduct with three different … [Read more...] about Beebe remains jailed on 15 CSC counts

    By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Over 150 people protested Aug. 13 against the U.S. government’s treatment of asylum seekers, immigrants and refugees, and demanding the Dearborn Police Department end its cooperation agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The peaceful protest held in the parking lot of the Dearborn Police Department, 16099 Michigan Ave., also called for the Trump administration to close ICE detention centers for what they say are inhumane … [Read more...] about Close The Camps rally calls for Dearborn police to end agreement with ICE

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The city and AAW Infrastructure Partners, L3C, celebrated their partnership to fund electric vehicles for the city with a kickoff ceremony Aug. 7. Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. supports the innovative EV-Mobility and Economic Stimulus Program, designed to give Dearborn the means to purchase electric vehicles and charging stations in the future, according to a city press release. AAW is a low profit, limited liability corporation, arranged as a social enterprise to raise … [Read more...] about Partnership aims to fund purchase of electric vehicles for Dearborn

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Kimberly Ismail turned a life lesson from her father on giving back into a life-long mission and Michigan Volunteer of the Year award winner. The Dearborn resident and three other volunteer award category recipients formally will be recognized at the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards Sept. 5 at the Detroit Opera House. This year’s 43 total winners are individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were selected for their commitment to volunteerism, service or … [Read more...] about Kimberly Ismail named a Michigan volunteer of the year

Event promotes police, community partnerships By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – From the aerial fire truck ladder rising above the crowd, to the dunk tank making a splash, the annual National Night Out was a hit with residents and police officers alike. Held locally Aug. 6 at the Allen Park Police Station, 15915 Allen Road, families enjoyed music from a disc jockey, purchasing dinner from food trucks, playing games and checking out police and fire vehicles. Police Chief James Wilkewitz said the annual … [Read more...] about Annual National Night Out promotes fun, fellowship