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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Flower power: Southgate butterfly garden fundraiser supports animal rescue groups
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Felty Farm, a suburban flowering oasis on Windermere Circle, was in full bloom Aug. 23 for the butterfly garden’s annual fundraiser for animal rescue groups. Animal rescue groups, including Verne Felty’s Blind Cat Sanctuary, the River Rouge Animal Shelter, Friends of Companion Animals, and Happy Paws Haven participated, along with other supporters and volunteers. Raffle baskets added to the fundraisers, and participating groups had individual booths with … [Read more...] about Flower power: Southgate butterfly garden fundraiser supports animal rescue groups
Veteran wreaths outside library vandalized
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A librarian reported the morning of Aug. 15 that several memorial crosses surrounding the veterans’ memorial outside of the library were pulled out of the ground and burned atop the nearby gas flame torch. Surveillance camera footage from both city hall and the library was reviewed by the responding police officers. Camera footage taken at 2:39 a.m. Aug. 14 captured images of a man that police officers were able to identify. He was sent a citation for destruction … [Read more...] about Veteran wreaths outside library vandalized
Naked man charged with indecent exposure
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A man changing his clothes the night of Aug. 16 on the sidewalk of Dix-Toledo Road near Eureka Road was taken into custody for indecent exposure after police officers saw him exposing his genitals in full view of passing motorists. The man said he was changing his shorts because he had a heat rash, and he didn’t think anyone was looking at him. He was taken into custody, and was booked and given a court date. … [Read more...] about Naked man charged with indecent exposure
Jaywalker had active arrest warrant
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A man who was jaywalking the night of August 16 across Northline Road near Reeck Road was subject to an investigation by police officers, who discovered that the man had an active arrest warrant. He was then taken into custody until the status of his arrest warrant could be verified. … [Read more...] about Jaywalker had active arrest warrant
Playscape vandalized with graffiti
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Picnic tables and playscape equipment at Cobb Memorial Park were discovered vandalized the morning of Aug. 21, with graffiti drawn on surfaces with black marker. The graffiti included slur and curse words, drawings, gang symbols and other symbols. A Southgate city employee who cleaned up graffiti at the park multiple times in the past month provided photos of the vandalism, which include the signatures of possible suspects. Nearby residents in the 13000 … [Read more...] about Playscape vandalized with graffiti
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 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
Vehicle window shattered
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The rear window of a black Chevy Equinox was reported cracked and shattered the morning of July 21 after it was parked overnight in an apartment complex lot on Quarry Road. The damage was consistent with being struck by a baseball bat or similar blunt object. There was no other damage to the vehicle. There was no surveillance camera … [Read more...] about Vehicle window shattered