By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Mini-grants from the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services will help the Public Health Department educate minority and marginalized populations about affordable health care and precision medicine. Two ACCESS awards, an $18,000 All of Us grant and a $15,000 Medicaid Outreach Partnership grant, will be used to make more people aware of affordable health care options, specific treatments for people in vulnerable populations, as well as publicizing … [Read more...] about ACCESS grants to improve health care enrollment, awareness among minorities, marginalized people
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Melvindale police officers warn council of staffing crisis
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Difficulty hiring and retaining police officers, excessive overtime, safety concerns and plummeting morale were among the grievances aired by Melvindale police officers at the Aug. 17 City Council meeting. Police Sgt. Matthew Furman, union steward with the Melvindale Police Supervisors Association, spoke earlier at the Aug. 9 Public Safety Commission meeting, at which time he was encouraged his to bring his concerns to the next council meeting. He said the city … [Read more...] about Melvindale police officers warn council of staffing crisis
Wyandotte Council approves McKinley School demolition
Last-minute proposal still could save building By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – After struggling for years to find a suitable redevelopment project for McKinley School, the City Council approved the building’s demolition Aug. 29, but a last-minute proposal still might save it. Mo Beydoun of Safeway Acquisition Co. of Dearborn submitted a proposal Aug. 26 to transform the former school building at 640 Plum St. into individual unit apartments, as well as single-family residences surrounding the … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Council approves McKinley School demolition
Southgate Schools Supt. explains sinking fund proposal on Nov. 8 ballot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Southgate Community Schools Supt. Sharon Irvine spoke during the Aug. 17 City Council meeting to explain the need for the 1.9 mill school district sinking fund proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot. A sinking fund supplies a steady stream of tax revenue over a defined period of time to provide money for property repair and replacement, school security equipment and instructional technology, and is different from a bond in that there is no interest to pay. The school … [Read more...] about Southgate Schools Supt. explains sinking fund proposal on Nov. 8 ballot
2 Narcan vending machines to be placed in Dearborn
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The City Council approved the placement of two vending machines in the city to dispense free Narcan, a medication which can reverse opioid overdoses, at its Aug. 23 meeting. Public Health Director Ali Abazeed said one machine will be installed at the John D. Dingell Transit Center, 21201 Michigan Ave., which serves Amtrak and the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation SMART buses. The other location has yet to be determined. The two machines … [Read more...] about 2 Narcan vending machines to be placed in Dearborn
Chinese Taipei claims 40th JLWS title, 7th in 8 years
TAYLOR — The Chung Shan Junior Little League from Taichung, Chinese Taipei, captured the 40th Junior League Baseball World Series at Aug 21 at Heritage Park. Chinese Taipei, representing the Asia-Pacific International Region, defeated the United States West Region champions from the Oil Belt Little League of Corpus Christi, Texas, 7-1, in Sunday’s rain-delayed title game. The winners finished a perfect 5-0 in the weeklong tournament, outscoring the opposition an amazing 61-1. This marked Chinese Taipei’s seventh JLWS … [Read more...] about Chinese Taipei claims 40th JLWS title, 7th in 8 years
Wyandotte Wine Crawl captures the spirit of summer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – More than 5,000 people raised their glasses to the spirit of summer at the city’s annual Wine Crawl Aug. 19 along Biddle Avenue, featuring live music and benefiting local non-profits. While admission was free, those 21 and older could purchase a Wine Crawl Pass, which included a glass and 12 sampling tickets for $25 if purchased during the presale period or $30 if bought on site the day of the event. A full bar offered other drink options, as well. The Wine … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Wine Crawl captures the spirit of summer
‘Art Off the Wall’ displays Homecoming Art at library
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – “Art Off the Wall,” featuring select works from 2022 Homecoming’s “Paint Out in the Park,” will be on display through Sept. 8 at Henry Ford Centennial Library’s Rotunda Gallery. The exhibit represents the work of artists from across southeast Michigan, and includes the judge’s first place winner, Kyle Kitchen’s Michigan-themed “The Hand” and the second place winner, Noelle Dahl’s appetite-inspiring “Anatomy of a Happy Cheeseburger.” The judges’ honorable mentions … [Read more...] about ‘Art Off the Wall’ displays Homecoming Art at library
Jeffrey Dobek named Riverview interim city manager after Douglas Drysdale’s resignation
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — The City Council appointed Jeffrey Dobek as Interim City Manager following the resignation of Douglas Drysdale. Mayor Andrew Swift said Drysdale submitted his resignation on Aug.19. Swift said Drysdale decided it was time to retire and move on to whatever is next for him. Drysdale worked for the city for 22 years, first as director of Finance and then city manager after being appointed in 2013. The council accepted Drystale’s resignation during an Aug. 23 … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Dobek named Riverview interim city manager after Douglas Drysdale’s resignation
Melvindale police sergeant says department is understaffed, overworked
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Police Sgt. Matthew Furman addressed the city’s Public Safety Commission Aug. 9 about a decrease in staffing, plummeting morale and excessive overtime, which he said is exhausting and not sustainable. He said that he has had to work 20-hour shifts, and patrol officers are burned out, can no longer have a personal life and the department is experiencing high turnover, with its pay and benefits not competitive with neighboring police departments, meaning it cannot … [Read more...] about Melvindale police sergeant says department is understaffed, overworked