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By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The Eagle Tavern is empty, throngs are smaller and historic homes are best viewed through pane-glass windows, but yuletide spirit still shines bright during Holiday Nights at The Henry Ford. With restaurants closed throughout the state, the Taste of History is offering carryout only, with outdoor seating, and market stalls throughout Greenfield Village offer tempting treats, from hot and cold beverages, to filling food like roast beef or ham sandwiches and a “stew of the … [Read more...] about Holiday Nights survive and thrive despite a COVID-Christmas

By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Winterfest Market, sponsored by the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority, provided a festive holiday shopping experience with local vendors Dec. 12 in Wagner Park.  Vendors were sheltered in a large tent, which protected them from the midday rain, while ice sculpting and reindeer were nearby, outside the tent.  Santa was on hand for breakfast, which was sponsored by Modern Greek and Salad Bar, and Santa stayed until noon for socially distanced photos.  Jean … [Read more...] about Winterfest Market provides seasonal shopping in open air setting

Wyandotte PD transforms lobby into a COVID-safe winter wonderland By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – With pandemic precautions paramount, police personnel and supporters opted to host their annual Shop with a Cop event onsite Dec. 5, transforming the justice center lobby into a winter wonderland. The Joseph R. Peterson Justice Building, 2015 Biddle Ave., which houses the 27th District Court and the police station, temporarily transformed its lobby into a hall of holiday splendor, with festive decorations, a … [Read more...] about Shop with a Cop reimagined

    Move will align declining population of priests, parishioners and resources By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers Some local Catholic churches will start out 2021 grouped into families of parishes, to best utilize the declining population of priests, parishioners and resources, the Archdiocese of Detroit announced Dec. 9. The archdiocese said its 216 parishes will form 51 groupings, but each church will retain its unique identity and worship space. The groupings, which are geographically contiguous, … [Read more...] about Archdiocese announces sweeping change as churches are grouped into parish families

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers As the weather gets colder, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights restaurants are finding new ways to serve customers outdoors as they await word when their indoor dining spaces can reopen. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a new emergency order enacting a three-week lockdown effective Nov. 18 with a target on indoor social gatherings and other group activities in effort to slow the COVID-19 cases. All bars and restaurants had to close their dining rooms but were able … [Read more...] about Restaurants, cities adapt to outdoor dining during pandemic

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights resident Kenneth Isaacson, 19, known as “Kid Santa” is continuing his tradition of bringing Santa Claus to life for children in the metropolitan Detroit area. After being born in Perm, Russia, Isaacson was abandoned at birth before he was adopted as an orphan and brought to the United States. He then spent time in the Michigan Foster Care System, entering at the age of 15. “Kid Santa” was born three years ago while he was living at a group home in Albion. … [Read more...] about Heights ‘Kid Santa’ brings Christmas gifts to children in need

TAYLOR — TSX Baseball will added to the offerings at the Taylor Sportsplex in 2021, Mayor Rick Sollars announced Thursday. The new program will be housed in the main open-field soccer arena. The program will include three batting cages and the availability of full infield play, all of which can be adjustable to the age and talent level of the participants, from youth farm through college and professional athletics. The cages are retractable to the ceiling, allowing for even more space for issues like long toss during any scheduled … [Read more...] about TSX Baseball to be added at Taylor Sportsplex

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The book “A Young Man on the Front Line: Lessons of War” celebrates the legacy and life of U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Makas, as written by his daughter Elaine Makas, who grew up listening to the stories she shares with readers. Elaine Makas, 66, was born and raised in Dearborn with her sister and brother, graduating from Edsel Ford High School. Her father, moved to Dearborn in 1950 after serving in World War II, worked for Ford Motor Co. and also volunteered at the Henry Ford Museum … [Read more...] about Dearborn native releases book about father’s WWII journey