Ready for disaster and humor? Look no further than the Players Guild of Dearborn opening season show, “Disaster!” a campy, 1970s jukebox musical, and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company’s season starter “Boom,” featuring a bomb shelter first date as a comet hurtles toward Earth. THE PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN PRESENTS ‘DISASTER!’ The Players Guild of Dearborn presents Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick’s “Disaster!” a 1970s-themed jukebox musical comedy spoofing the disaster films of the era with earthquakes, tidal waves, … [Read more...] about PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
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AAUW to hold annual book sale Oct. 2 to 4 at the DISC
DEARBORN – Used books and media will be available Oct. 2 to 4 at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center, 14900 Ford Road, as the American Association of University Women-Dearborn holds its annual sale. The offerings include adult used books sorted into more than 20 categories, along with a room full of children’s books. Also included in the sale are vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. Those seeking first pick may pay $15 for early admission from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. 2. After the early-bird sale, admission is free. From 11 a.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about AAUW to hold annual book sale Oct. 2 to 4 at the DISC
Child threatened on school bus
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Police officers were summoned to Allendale Elementary School, 3201 Oakwood Blvd. the afternoon of May 29 after a third-grade student threatened to kill a 7-year-old. The incident occurred on a school bus in the school parking lot at dismissal time. The victim said the threats were made by a third-grader with whom he had no prior interactions. He said the threats were made by a Black student with a red backpack, and that no weapons were present. The … [Read more...] about Child threatened on school bus
Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Under sunny skies, five dozen artists filled the top of the hill at Homecoming with colorful creations during the annual Paint Out in the Park competition. Artist and event staff member Sasha Corder said this is the 12th Paint Out in the Park and the biggest year yet, with 60 artists participating. “Everyone forgets it is a competition,” she said. “Everyone just spends all three days making friends, meeting new people, networking, exchanging styles and techniques and … [Read more...] about Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bore silent witness to lost lives Aug. 13 to 16 at Heritage Park. The traveling memorial is 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Names on the wall are arranged by date of casualty and alphabetically within a day. Volunteers with directory guidebooks helped visitors find a specific person’s name based on their panel location. A … [Read more...] about The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
Melvindale police officers honored
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Three police officers were recognized and a new civilian police service aide was introduced by Police Chief Chris Egan during the Aug. 19 city council meeting. Detective Sergeant Mitchell Heaney was presented with the Chief’s Award for his investigative work that resulted in the identification and conviction of three people involved in a murder. A young man was shot and killed May 9, 2024 in the area of Seaway and Outer drives. With few leads, Heaney built a … [Read more...] about Melvindale police officers honored
Strong Dearborn police presence keeps anti-Muslim protest in check
Agitator Jake Lane releases rhetoric at city council meeting By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A strong, well-coordinated law enforcement presence kept right-wing, anti-Muslim protestors in check outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, where the City Council held its Aug. 18 meeting. A “Christian Crusader March,” led by agitator Jake Lang, gathered in front of the library, to which the council meeting was moved at Police Chief Issa Shahin recommendation to enhance safety … [Read more...] about Strong Dearborn police presence keeps anti-Muslim protest in check
Boy stealing bicycle caught on camera
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A boy who stole a bicycle Aug. 7 from the 17300 block of Wood Street was recorded by the residence’s surveillance camera, with the complainant recognizing the boy. The woman said the boy on the camera footage asked to borrow the bicycle in the past, but her son declined his request. The bicycle, valued at about $400, was a DMC model with … [Read more...] about Boy stealing bicycle caught on camera
Boys break residential window
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A resident in the 18600 block of Harman Street reported June 17 that Ring camera footage from the day before shows three boys walking into his backyard and throwing a brick through a window. Each boy tried to break the window at least once, with one finally succeeding. A neighbor saw the boys on the property and prevented them from stealing a … [Read more...] about Boys break residential window
Agitator Jake Lane releases rhetoric at city council meeting
Strong police presence keeps anti-Muslim protest in check By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A strong, well-coordinated law enforcement presence kept right-wing, anti-Muslim protestors in check outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, where the city council held its Aug. 18 meeting. A “Christian Crusader March,” led by agitator Jake Lang, gathered in front of the library, to which the city council meeting was moved at Police Chief Issa Shahin‘s recommendation to enhance safety … [Read more...] about Agitator Jake Lane releases rhetoric at city council meeting