By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The 2020 Grammy-nominated, classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin, with Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, performs Oct. 30 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. The pair, who met at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, and trained classically on the violin and viola during high school and college, merged their music for hip-hop artists after graduation, and began to play local clubs. The duo, who tour extensively, … [Read more...] about Classical-meets-hip-hop as Grammy-nominated Black Violin comes to COMPAC
Lincoln Park
Apartment windows deliberately damaged
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — An apartment resident living in the 1000 block of Victoria Avenue reported at 4:45 a.m. Oct. 19 that an unknown vandal damaged multiple window panes in two of his living room windows, causing an estimated $600 in damage. The 57-year-old victim said he was sleeping when he awoke to the sound of shattering glass. He said he has no known enemies. Police officers were unable to determine what was used to break the windows. He said he did not have apartment insurance, and was … [Read more...] about Apartment windows deliberately damaged
Living room window shattered by vandal
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A living room window was shattered by an unknown vandal at 4:53 a.m. Oct. 17 in the 1600 block of Austin Avenue, awakening the resident out of a sound sleep. The 44-year-old victim said the 4-foot-by-4-foot bay window will cost approximately $500 to replace. She said she did not see anyone in the area after she woke up and investigated, and said she did not have any exterior surveillance cameras. Police officers searched the area, but did not find anyone in the … [Read more...] about Living room window shattered by vandal
Watermain breaks plague Lincoln Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Watermain breaks during the first weekend in October kept Department of Public Service employees scrambling, as pressure fluctuations from the Great Lakes Water Authority may have caused pipes to break. On Oct. 3, watermain breaks below power transformers at Kroger, 2060 Dix, drew attention to the importance of thorough site plan reviews, James Krizan, city manager, said. John Kozuh, DPS director, said on Oct. 2, a watermain break near northbound Fort Street and Kings … [Read more...] about Watermain breaks plague Lincoln Park
Teen’s bicycle stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A red BMX bicycle, valued at $150, was reported stolen overnight on Oct. 12 by a 17-year-old boy living in the 1900 block of O’Connor Avenue. There were no surveillance cameras nearby, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Teen’s bicycle stolen
Teen’s bicycle stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A red BMX bicycle, valued at $150, was reported stolen overnight on Oct. 12 by a 17-year-old boy living in the 1900 block of O’Connor Avenue. There were no surveillance cameras nearby, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Teen’s bicycle stolen
Teen with gun reported
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — An anonymous tipster reported the evening of Oct. 13 that they saw a male teen near Dix Avenue and Keppen Boulevard with a gun in his hoodie pocket. The caller said the teen, who was wearing a gray or blue hoodie, appeared to be 14 to 16 years old, and was with a teen girl of the same age, with blonde hair, who was carrying a black backpack. Police officers checked the area, but were unable to find anyone matching their description. … [Read more...] about Teen with gun reported
Allen Park fire cadet program
‘Learn to Swim’ program returning in November
DEARBORN – Those wanting to teach their children how to swim can enroll them in the Recreation and Park Department’s swim lessons, which are returning in November. The “Learn to Swim” program provides instruction for children aged six months and older of all skill levels. The program offers twice-a-week classes that meet either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks, and once-a-week Saturday classes. Each group’s session will be in 30-minute increments. All classes are at the Ford Community & … [Read more...] about ‘Learn to Swim’ program returning in November
Dodge Charger stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A silver 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat was reported stolen at 12:49 a.m. Oct. 5 from the driveway of a house in the 1500 block of Cleveland Avenue. The vehicle owner was not in residence during the theft, but his father said he heard the sound of breaking glass, and by the time he looked outside, the car was missing from the driveway. The responding police officer did see glass fragments on the driveway. There were no witnesses to the theft, and no surveillance footage. … [Read more...] about Dodge Charger stolen