TAYLOR – The 2020 Junior League Baseball World Series has been cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The JLWS, for the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old players from around the globe, had been scheduled for its 40th consecutive year in August 2020 at Heritage Park. This is the first time the tournament has been cancelled. “While we are disappointed not to be able to celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, the safety of players, coaches, fans and our hundreds of volunteers is of the utmost importance,” … [Read more...] about 2020 Junior League Baseball World Series cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
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6 teams remain in contention for JLWS title
Taylor team plays for spot in USA finals at 4 p.m. today TAYLOR – Two games today will determine the finalists for the USA and International championships at the 39th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at Heritage Park. At 4 p.m., the Michigan District 5 champion and host team Taylor plays the USA Southeast region champions from the Viera Suntree Little League from Melbourne, Fla. Both teams are 2-1 in the World Series. The winner advances to the USA championship game at 6 p.m. Friday vs. the West region … [Read more...] about 6 teams remain in contention for JLWS title
Dearborn ATA students attend Hamilton
Fire-damaged Oakwood Food Center demolition to begin soon
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Demolition will begin soon on the heavily fire-damaged Oakwood Food Center, following a settlement with the insurance company, City Attorney Larry Coogan said at the Dec. 26 City Council meeting. The store, 3600 Oakwood Blvd., was destroyed by fire the night of July 4, leaving residents of Coogan Towers, a high-rise housing unit for seniors and the disabled, without a nearby supermarket. Coogan said the owners provided him and Building Official Brad Burns with documentation … [Read more...] about Fire-damaged Oakwood Food Center demolition to begin soon
Museum hosts Halloween events Oct. 26-27
DEARBORN – The Dearborn Historical Museum has transformed into a haunted house of sorts this Halloween season. On Oct 26, the museum welcomes children 12 and under for a good-fun Halloween Party at the McFadden-Ross House, 915 S. Brady St. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m., and admission is $2. There will be make-and-take crafts, face painting, games, prizes and trick-or-treating in the parking lot. Don’t forget to wear a costume! The museum also is partnering with the Great Lakes Apparition Seekers for a teenager and adult … [Read more...] about Museum hosts Halloween events Oct. 26-27
Lincoln Park schools announce Resilient Schools Project
Childhood emotional health may help prevent high risk adult behavior By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Lincoln Park Public Schools Supt. Terry Dangerfield announced the launch of a district-wide Resilient Schools Project March 14 during his State of the Schools address in the Lincoln Park High School auditorium. Resilient schools help children cope with adversity and trauma, recognizing the importance of a student's emotional well being to successful learning and behavior, and how unchecked … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park schools announce Resilient Schools Project
LWV to host meet-and-greet with area elected officials
DEARBORN – The League of Women Voters Dearborn - Dearborn Heights will host a meet-and-greet with Dearborn and Dearborn Heights elected officials from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, 22100 Michigan Ave. The public is invited and admission is free. Parking is free. Newly elected Dearborn City Clerk George Darany; Dearborn Councilwomen Erin Byrnes and Leslie Herrick; and Dearborn Heights Council members Bill Bazzi, Denise Malinowski Maxwell and Tom Wencel, as well as returning elected city … [Read more...] about LWV to host meet-and-greet with area elected officials
2 HFC volleyball players receive all-conference honors
DEARBORN — The Michigan Community College Athletic Association honored Henry Ford College volleyball players Victoria Konan and Katelyn Pinkowski recently. Pinkowski, a freshman middle-hitter for HFC, received All-Region, All-MCCAA post-season honors. She was also voted First Team All-Conference and was selected to the All-Freshman Team. Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, the Allen Park-based Cabrini High School alumna played in 26 matches, had an average of 1.66 kills per set, a hitting percentage of .282, an average of 2.6 points … [Read more...] about 2 HFC volleyball players receive all-conference honors
HFC alumnus to play pro baseball in Australia
DEARBORN — Daniel Cameron, a 2015 Henry Ford College alumnus who played catcher for the college’s baseball team for two years, will continue his baseball career Down Under. Cameron, of Livonia, will play for the Carine Cats, a minor league team for the Perth Heat of the Australia Baseball League, which is affiliated with Major League Baseball in the United States. Cameron signed a one-year contract with the Cats for the upcoming baseball season, which begins Oct. 1 and runs through early April 2018. “I can’t wait to … [Read more...] about HFC alumnus to play pro baseball in Australia
Inkster man arraigned on arson charges for Divine Child Church fire
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The man suspected of exploding a commercial grade firework in Divine Child Church Aug. 23 was arraigned Aug. 31 in 19th District Court. David Cerne, 43, appeared in front of Judge Mark Somers who read the felony and misdemeanor charges. For the felony third degree arson there is a maximum 10-year prison time and a $20,000 fine or fine of three times the damaged property value, whichever is more. The arson preparation to burn real property felony has a five-prison … [Read more...] about Inkster man arraigned on arson charges for Divine Child Church fire