Photo by Sherri Kolade Dearborn firefighters battle a blaze Thursday that destroyed Fordson Cleaners, 13075 Michigan Ave. By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A local business caught on fire March 29, destroying the still-standing property. While no one was injured during the blaze, three firefighters almost fell in the caving roof of Fordson Cleaners, 13075 Michigan Ave., when it caught on fire at about 6:50 p.m. Dearborn police officers closed down the surrounding streets temporarily, as Dearborn … [Read more...] about Blaze destroys Fordson Cleaners
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Fidelity Bank taken over by Huntington Bank
DEARBORN — Fidelity Bank was closed Friday by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver. The bank’s 15 branches were to reopen Saturday as branches of The Huntington National Bank. To protect Fidelity depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Huntington Bank — based in Columbus, Ohio — to assume all of the deposits of Fidelity, according to a press release issued by the FDIC. Deposits will continue to be … [Read more...] about Fidelity Bank taken over by Huntington Bank
Community conversation draws small crowd, bigger discussion
Learning about Dearborn Photo by Sherri Kolade Jonathan Kade (right), 30, of Dearborn, spoke about issues during a WDET community conversation discussion revolving around why he lives in Dearborn, culture and politics. Kade said the event was nice to hear other people’s perspectives. By SHERRI KOLADE Times Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — What should metropolitan Detroit know about Dearborn? That is what Wayne State University’s public radio station WDET-FM wants to know. By hosting local community conversations throughout … [Read more...] about Community conversation draws small crowd, bigger discussion
Crews back on track for Harrison Street bridge
Bridge work resumes Photo by James Mitchell Repair work began last week on the Harrison Street bridge, connecting Lincoln Park and Wyandotte. The bridge was closed to traffic in January 2010 due to structural deterioration, and efforts last year to put the bridge work on higher priority fell short. Lincoln Park Mayor Patricia Diaz Krause said the bridge is expected to open again in June. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — The good news is that long-awaited repairs to the Harrison Street bridge over … [Read more...] about Crews back on track for Harrison Street bridge
‘One community, one considerable force’
Photo by Leslie Herrick Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. speaks to the public during his annual State of the City address, discussing topics such as education, public funds and economic progress. O’Reilly discusses issues, resolutions during State of the City By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Mayor John B. O’Reilly Jr. promised to focus on real results when it comes to the Dearborn community during his 2012 State of the City address. O’Reilly spoke to nearly a full house March 5 in the Council … [Read more...] about ‘One community, one considerable force’
AP firefighters agree to concessions
Firefighters agree to pay portion of health care; police decline By ANDREA POTEET Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – After years of negotiations, the Fire Department agreed to concessions last week while the Police Department declined them. In a letter dated Feb. 28, the Allen Park Firefighters Local 1410 agreed to pay a portion of its health insurance costs, among other concessions, as an answer to a letter the city sent them and the two police unions Feb. 15. The letter asked for 10 percent cuts to base pay and for the … [Read more...] about AP firefighters agree to concessions
Alleged serial burglar charged with more counts
Alleged serial burglar Marcel Terry (second from left) stands with his court-appointed attorney Warrren McAlpine (right) March 7 at his hearing at 20th District Court where more charges were read to him on counts of home invasion and possession of drug charges among original charges including larceny. By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — An alleged serial burglar in the Dearborn-Dearborn Heights area was charged March 7 with more counts ranging from home invasion to possession of drugs. Marcel Terry, 22, of … [Read more...] about Alleged serial burglar charged with more counts
Time to get wet
Photo by Ilene Flanagan Think spring (and summer) by jumping into the aquatic programs offered by Trenton Parks and Recreation. Last year’s classes both indoor and outdoor in the summer sun included Rob and Dora Scoville, seen here. Registration is now open for Patent-Tot Swim and Swimnastics, with classes running from March 21 through May 23. Call 734-675-7300 or register online through the city’s website, www.trentonmi.org. … [Read more...] about Time to get wet
Eco-friendly street program gets city council support
By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Residents may soon see streets that are more pedestrian and eco-friendly. The City Council approved a resolution to support policies involving a number of roadways to become more sustainable, along with other resolutions during their regular meeting on March 6. Councilors supported the national Complete Streets program in Dearborn, which requires the city to develop a Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. The plan for NMTP is to make Dearborn more accommodating to residents … [Read more...] about Eco-friendly street program gets city council support
Policy clarifies school limits for sex offenders
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A change in visitation policy is “preventive,” Trenton Public Schools Superintendent Larry Leapley said, and not an invitation for registered sex offenders to frequent the district’s classrooms. “It’s more of a situation where we don’t want to have to be reactive,” Leapley said. “We want our policy sitting there, saying that this is what will transpire.” During its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 27 the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a policy … [Read more...] about Policy clarifies school limits for sex offenders