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
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Man assessing break-in targets arrested with drugs
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 36-year-old Hersey man trying to hide inside a car in the 4100 block of 6th Street, at 11:41 p.m. April 25, who was unable to explain why he was parked there so late at night, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. A police officer, who was patrolling the area because of a recent rash of burglaries in the area, approached the vehicle to question the man. The man was found to have an extensive criminal history of home invasions and burglaries, and was taken into … [Read more...] about Man assessing break-in targets arrested with drugs
HFC basketball coach Chris Shepard named Coach of the Year for third time
DEARBORN – For the third year, Henry Ford College Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Shepard was named Coach of the Year in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. Under Shepard’s leadership, the team finished with a 11-6 record while winning the MCCAA Metro Conference title and the National Junior College Athletic Association Great Lakes District C Championship. The Hawks advanced to the 2021 NJCAA Division II National Tournament as a 14th seed, where they upset No. 3 seed South Suburban College 67-58 in the opening … [Read more...] about HFC basketball coach Chris Shepard named Coach of the Year for third time
Hawks win district championship; advance to national tournament
DEARBORN – The Henry Ford College men's basketball team extended its season April 10 with a 68-63 victory over Bryant and Stratton College of Ohio, making the Hawks the Great Lake District champions. The game's top scorer was Brandon Michrina with 15 points. He was closely followed by teammates Carrington McCaskill with 14 points and Daniel Autrey, Jr. with 12 points. The Hawks now advance to the national championship tournament at the Mary Miller Center in Danville, Ill., April 20 to 24. As the tournament's 14th seed, the Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawks win district championship; advance to national tournament
Almudhala named MCCAA Wrestler of the Year, 1 of 10 heading to nationals
DEARBORN – Henry Ford College wrestler Aseel Almudhala was named Michigan Community College Athletic Association Wrestler of the Year at the recent conference tournament. The HFC wrestling team was runner-up at the tournament, and Almudhala’s teammate, Vaughn Petty, finished first in his 174-pound weight class. Almudhala (125), took first place at the tournament April 3 at Muskegon Community College. He defeated Cody Wood from St. Clair Community College. “It’s a great feeling,” said Almudhala, of Dearborn. “It shows me that … [Read more...] about Almudhala named MCCAA Wrestler of the Year, 1 of 10 heading to nationals
HFC’s Madison Candela earns volleyball All-Conference honors, reflects on playing during a pandemic
DEARBORN –– Madison Candela, a freshman volleyball player at Henry Ford College, recently earned Second Team All-Conference honors for her play on the court this season. “This is huge for me,” said Candela, of Dearborn. “It validates the countless hours of hard work I've put in at the gym, the weight room, volleyball camps, and just hours spent with my club team helping younger players learn the game. It validates my parents’ choice to encourage me and push me to keep going, because I was cut from the volleyball team in seventh … [Read more...] about HFC’s Madison Candela earns volleyball All-Conference honors, reflects on playing during a pandemic
2020 Junior League Baseball World Series cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
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
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