Petition drive puts marijuana sales in the city on the ballot By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Community activists seeking to overturn the city’s recently adopted cannabis business license ordinance have succeeded in having the question placed before voters on the next primary or general election ballot. A summer primary election will occur only if enough city council or mayor candidates mandate a runoff election. Otherwise, the question will appear on the ballot during the November general … [Read more...] about Riverview voters to decide on pot shops
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Public sounds off about DTE power outages at MPSC town hall meeting
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – People impacted by the recent DTE power outages spoke up March 20 during an evening town hall meeting held by the Michigan Public Service Commission at Dearborn Fordson High School. Speakers voiced frustration to Commissioners Katherine Peretick, Tremaine L. Phillips and Chair Don Scripps over having no choice other than DTE, which they said is asking for rate increases despite strong profit margins amid multiple recent power outages. Attendees called for more … [Read more...] about Public sounds off about DTE power outages at MPSC town hall meeting
Keys found in ransacked vehicle brought to police station
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A resident who discovered the morning of March 11 that her car was ransacked and a phone charger stolen while it was parked overnight in her driveway, in the 15000 block of Churchill Street, turned in a lanyard with multiple keys to the police department that she found abandoned in her car. Before turning in the keys, she discovered that one of them was for a nearby Chevy Silverado pickup. When she turned the keys into the police department, she provided an address near … [Read more...] about Keys found in ransacked vehicle brought to police station
March 19-25 is Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week
Statewide tornado drill March 22 Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 19-25, is dedicated to reminding residents, businesses and communities of the importance of planning and preparing for the spring and summer severe weather season. As part of the week-long activity, several communities will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. March 22 when the city’s emergency notification siren will be briefly activated. The purpose of the drill is to provide a reminder of the importance of being properly prepared when a … [Read more...] about March 19-25 is Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week
Wayne County Commission grants ARPA funds to Southgate for park, pedestrian bridge
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Wayne County Commission approved American Rescue Plan Act funds for a park and pedestrian bridge crossing Trenton Road, Mayor Joseph Kuspa said March 15 at the City Council meeting. The new park will be on the west side of the Southgate Tower, which is under renovation for new retail and residential units, while the new pedestrian bridge will provide connectivity between the new Southgate Tower park and the Kiwanis train park. Kuspa said the $5 million in … [Read more...] about Wayne County Commission grants ARPA funds to Southgate for park, pedestrian bridge
Wyandotte Washington School parents continue to oppose 5G cell tower atop building
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Bright yellow is appearing on lawns near Washington Elementary School, but they aren’t early spring crocuses. They are signs opposing the 5G cell tower T-Mobile has installed atop the building. The tower, which has been installed but is not yet online, has parents and guardians worried about the long-term health consequences for their children, since the tower shadows the school playground. A parent meeting at the school March 2 was cut short by Supt. … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Washington School parents continue to oppose 5G cell tower atop building
Dearborn Library Foundation announces Juneteenth essay contest for Wayne County high school students
The Dearborn Library Foundation will sponsor a Juneteenth Essay Contest for high school students in Wayne County with a $1,000 educational scholarship grand prize. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. April 24; results will be announced at a special event for the chosen essay writer on June 17. This contest provides an opportunity for students to showcase their writing skills and learn about the significance of Juneteenth in American history. The contest is open to all high school students in Wayne County. Participants are asked … [Read more...] about Dearborn Library Foundation announces Juneteenth essay contest for Wayne County high school students
Wayne County Commission seeks halt to toxic waste being transported to county
Wayne County Commissioners today unanimously approved a resolution opposing any further transport of toxic waste to sites within the county, supporting new dialogue between the county, state and federal agencies and strengthening laws regarding transport of toxic waste by rail. “We understand there is a need to dispose of this waste, but Wayne County is the most populous county in the state and it is bordered by our nation’s largest fresh water supply,” Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-Detroit) said. “There are other less populated … [Read more...] about Wayne County Commission seeks halt to toxic waste being transported to county
Generator may have caused garage fire
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A garage fire that occurred on the night of Feb. 24 in the 13200 block of Walnut Street may have been caused by a gas-powered generator. Police officers, who arrived at the scene before the fire department, found the garage roof already fully engulfed in flames. The resident said he shut off the generator about an hour before the fire occurred. Residual heat may have caused the fire, which is believed to be accidental in nature. … [Read more...] about Generator may have caused garage fire
Dog rescued from busy parking lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A Southgate woman who rescued a stray dog, a tan Shepherd-Lab mix which was running around near the parking lot Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive in Allen Park, on the night of March 11, took it to a vet to check for a microchip, and when one was not found, took the dog to the Southgate animal shelter. The woman said the dog appeared to be abandoned. She said it came to her willingly when she called to it. … [Read more...] about Dog rescued from busy parking lot