By KURT KRUG For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College men’s basketball team — the Great Lakes District B Champions and Michigan Community College Athletic Conference Champions — is headed to the National Junior College Athletic Association Championship Tournament in Danville, Ill., as the nation’s No. 3-seeded team. The Hawks’ first game in the double-elimination tournament is at noon March 21 against Arkansas State University Mid-South. If the Hawks beat ASU Mid-South, they will play at 7 p.m. March … [Read more...] about No. 3 HFC men’s basketball team heads to national tournament March 21
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HFC men’s basketball team wins MCCAA Eastern Conference title
Hawks will compete league championship March 4-5 By KURT KRUG For the Times-Herald DEARBORN –– The Henry Ford College men’s basketball team has clinched first place in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Conference. The HFC Hawks will now compete for the MCCAA Championships, which will be hosted at the Athletic Memorial Building on the HFC main campus March 4, and 5, both at 3 p.m. The Hawks will take on the winner of the Northern Conference vs. Western Conference game on March 5. The … [Read more...] about HFC men’s basketball team wins MCCAA Eastern Conference title
Downriver church provides winter outreach ministry
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ECORSE – New coats, boots, toys and a pizza dinner were among the winter outreach activities that made the holidays brighter for Downriver families Dec. 17 at Ecorse Community Bible Church. The Rev. John S. Brown of ECBC said the winter outreach, now in its seventh year, draws attendees from many Downriver communities. The gathering provides warm winter clothing, toys, candy and cookies, as well as a meal to those in need, with the help of Frontline Missions and … [Read more...] about Downriver church provides winter outreach ministry
Nominees sought for Dearborn Parks & Recreation Department’s 3 Halls of Fame
Nominations are due Dec. 5 DEARBORN – Nomination forms for the Parks & Recreation Department's Sports Hall of Fame, Special Awards Hall of Fame, and Sports Legends Hall of Fame are available at dearbornfordcenter.com. Hard copies are also available in the lobby of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. The Hall of Fame, created in 1957, is intended primarily for athletes, while the Special Awards Hall of Fame is meant to honor sponsors, officials, managers, coaches, and … [Read more...] about Nominees sought for Dearborn Parks & Recreation Department’s 3 Halls of Fame
Chinese Taipei claims 40th JLWS title, 7th in 8 years
TAYLOR — The Chung Shan Junior Little League from Taichung, Chinese Taipei, captured the 40th Junior League Baseball World Series at Aug 21 at Heritage Park. Chinese Taipei, representing the Asia-Pacific International Region, defeated the United States West Region champions from the Oil Belt Little League of Corpus Christi, Texas, 7-1, in Sunday’s rain-delayed title game. The winners finished a perfect 5-0 in the weeklong tournament, outscoring the opposition an amazing 61-1. This marked Chinese Taipei’s seventh JLWS … [Read more...] about Chinese Taipei claims 40th JLWS title, 7th in 8 years
JLWS Day 3: Four elimination games today, one including Taylor North
TAYLOR — There are four must-win games on the Aug. 16 schedule. Each of the teams has one loss. Four teams will be eliminated in the modified double-elimination format at the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor. 11 a.m. — The Europe-Africa champions from the South Czech Republic Little League in Brno, Czech Republic (0-1) vs. the Australia national champions from the Perth Metro East Little League in Perth, Australia (0-0) 2 p.m. — The Michigan District 5 champions from the Taylor North Little League in … [Read more...] about JLWS Day 3: Four elimination games today, one including Taylor North
14th Par for the Course to support Fish & Loaves
TAYLOR — Golfers of all skill levels are invited to hit the green to support Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. The organization is hosting its 14th annual Par for the Course golf outing Sept. 17 at Taylor Meadows Golf Course. Online registration is open. The price is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf (scramble style), a continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, dinner, two-hour open bar service, prizes, and an opportunity to bid on a variety of raffle prizes. Fish & Loaves also is looking for … [Read more...] about 14th Par for the Course to support Fish & Loaves
March 1 election day will be remote learning in the district
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will have one day of remote learning March 1 for the 15th District state House of Representatives special primary election. On that Tuesday, students will log into their classes from home via Schoology and Zoom and have a full day of live learning with their teachers. Attendance will be taken. Buildings will still be open, and sports, clubs, and other activities can still continue. In January, state officials called for a special election in Dearborn to fill the House seat vacated by Abdullah … [Read more...] about March 1 election day will be remote learning in the district
False return results in retail fraud citation
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 49-year-old Romulus man was cited for second degree retail fraud for attempting to process a false refund/exchange the morning of Dec. 20 for miscellaneous hardware valued at $866, at the Home Depot at 11100 Telegraph Road. The suspect was searched, cited for retail fraud and released at the scene. … [Read more...] about False return results in retail fraud citation
Mom steals Pokemon cards for her kids
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A woman was cited for retail fraud Nov. 3 after attempting to steal Pokemon cards from Walmart, 14900 Dix-Toledo Road. Loss prevention personnel saw her at a self-checkout kiosk scanning some of the cards, but bagging others without paying for them. The woman said she attempted to steal the cards “because her kids like them.” … [Read more...] about Mom steals Pokemon cards for her kids