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’
Riverview
Spanish-speaking drunken driver with Mexican driver’s license arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 45-year-old man with a Lincoln Park address was arrested for operating while impaired the night of Aug. 13 after a police officer saw him swerving between lanes on northbound Fort Street south of Sibley Road. The man, who had limited English skills, produced a Mexican passport and a Mexican driver’s license from the state of Guerrero. He had bloodshot, glassy eyes with small pupils and smelled strongly of intoxicants. Border patrol agents arrived on … [Read more...] about Spanish-speaking drunken driver with Mexican driver’s license arrested
Drunken man gets stuck on train tracks
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 20-year-old Rockwood man was arrested for operating while impaired and resisting an officer at 1:08 a.m. July 27 after his father’s gray Ford Mustang that he was driving became stuck on the railroad tracks near Riverview Drive and Ford Avenue. The man failed standardized field sobriety tests. A preliminary breath test was administered, and the man had a blood-alcohol content of 0.199, nearly two-and-a-half times the 0.08 limit for legally drunk in Michigan. He tried … [Read more...] about Drunken man gets stuck on train tracks
Impaired driver refuses breath test
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 45-year-old Woodhaven woman was charged with operating while impaired and refusing a preliminary breath test after she made an improper left turn from east King Road into a shopping center that caused a crash the evening of July 23 with a vehicle traveling west on King Road. The woman, who was driving an orange 2024 Dodge Charger, said she was on her way to pick up her dog from Puppy Love Grooming. Her speech was slow and slurred, but she denied being under the … [Read more...] about Impaired driver refuses breath test
Man selling motorcycle scammed
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A man who was attempting to sell a motorcycle online was scammed by an individual who sent him a money order for the item and shipping that turned out to be fraudulent. The seller was still in possession of the motorcycle, but he sent the purchaser money orders for the $2,900 shipping fee which the buyer had remitted using a bogus money order. The victim filed a police report and provided the name that the scammer used. … [Read more...] about Man selling motorcycle scammed
Red light runner found to have suspended license
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 33-year-old Detroit man who ran a red light the night of July 22 on southbound Fort Street near Williamsburg Drive was found to have a suspended driver’s license and no insurance for his vehicle. His vehicle was impounded and towed. He was cited for driving with a suspended license and disobeying a traffic control device, and advised about a court appearance. … [Read more...] about Red light runner found to have suspended license
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
Riverview WWII veteran reflects on 101 years of life
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – World War II Air Force veteran William Williams, who celebrated his 101st birthday Aug. 19, reflected on his century of life from his apartment at Atria Kinghaven. Williams, who attended Henry Ford Trade School, said he worked for the Ford Motor Company for 32 years, starting in 1946, as a body designer and draftsman, working on parts for the car. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII as a radio operator for the Air Transport Command, transporting high-priority cargo … [Read more...] about Riverview WWII veteran reflects on 101 years of life
Riverview K-9 Blue honored upon his retirement
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – K-9 Blue was honored for his seven years of service during the Aug. 17 City Council meeting. Blue, who worked with Detective Sgt. Bruce Herrick, served the Police Department from 2019 to 2026, enhancing public safety and serving as an ambassador at many public events with his friendly demeanor. Herrick said Blue is trained in criminal apprehension, handler protection, obedience, tracking, and narcotics detection. Blue was one of the first K-9 officers … [Read more...] about Riverview K-9 Blue honored upon his retirement