All games at World Series Field in Heritage Park TAYLOR – The 44th Annual Junior League World Series will be held Aug. 9 to 16 in Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road. The international tournament for 13- and 14-year-old youth teams has been held in Taylor since its inception in 1981. Opening ceremony, featuring a parade of all 12 teams and a fireworks display, will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 8, at World Series Field inside the park. Opening ceremonies are free to the public. The 12-team field is broken into six-team brackets. … [Read more...] about 44th Junior League World Series returns to Taylor
Sports
Man banned from store after breaking door
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A man was banned from Tomboy’s Liquor Store, 18800 Dix Road, and charged with damage to property May 22 after he kicked the store’s glass door after being told to leave for his disruptive behavior. The man, who left the area on a bicycle, was recorded on surveillance camera footage, which allowed police officers to search the area and detain him. The door damage was estimated to be $500, and the store owner said he wished to press charges. The man had … [Read more...] about Man banned from store after breaking door
Dearborn announces state’s first school bus safety program targeting illegal passing
DEARBORN — Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joined school district, city, and state officials Dec. 15 to announce a new school bus safety enforcement program to tackle the pervasive issue of illegal school bus passings and protect students. Partnering with BusPatrol, Dearborn Public Schools’ fleet of more than 100 buses will be equipped with cutting-edge safety technology including stop-arm cameras powered by artificial intelligence to detect when motorists fail to stop for a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing … [Read more...] about Dearborn announces state’s first school bus safety program targeting illegal passing
Dearborn honors state champion Divine Child football team
Dearborn Hills reopens full golf course and new restaurant
DEARBORN — For the first time since 2021, Dearborn Hills has opened the full 18-hole golf course after the city closed off a portion of the historic course to repair weather-related damages. Michigan’s oldest public golf course now also features a new clubhouse restaurant, Birdie’s, joining Dearborn's culinary scene. “It’s incredibly exciting to welcome golfers back to the full course,” Dearborn Hills Manager Jordan Al said. “This reopening is the result of years of hard work by the city and our team to restore this … [Read more...] about Dearborn Hills reopens full golf course and new restaurant
Dearborn celebrates honorees at 72nd Annual Sports Awards Ceremony
Department of Parks & Recreation recognize award recipients March 16 DEARBORN — The Department of Parks & Recreation Commission honored generations of outstanding local athletes and sports enthusiasts and welcomed new inductees into the Dearborn Special Awards Hall of Fame & Sports Legends Hall of Fame at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center March 16. The annual Van Patrick Memorial Award was presented to the top student-athletes of the year nominated from each of the four high … [Read more...] about Dearborn celebrates honorees at 72nd Annual Sports Awards Ceremony
Henry Ford College hosts annual Hunger Games vs. St. Clair County CC
DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College basketball program will host St. Clair County Community College in a Michigan Community College Athletic Association Hunger Games clash Feb. 22 in the Athletic Memorial Building on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road. The Hawks’ women’s team will play at 1 p.m., and the men’s team will play at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 or five canned food items. The community can support the Hunger Games by donating canned goods and non-perishable food items at the games. If you cannot … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College hosts annual Hunger Games vs. St. Clair County CC
Feb. 22 win could send U-M Dearborn men’s basketball team to playoffs
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s basketball team could be playoff-bound if they defeat Ohio’s Defiance College at 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at the UM-D fieldhouse. Head Coach Domenic Policicchio III said a win Saturday would send the team to the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Wolverines are 5-14 in conference play, and 7-20 overall. Two players in the spotlight include Divine Child High School alum and UM-D sophomore Jackson … [Read more...] about Feb. 22 win could send U-M Dearborn men’s basketball team to playoffs
Dearborn Schools offers senior residents free admission to most home sporting events
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its tradition of encouraging senior citizen residents to attend school events by offering free admission and other special discounts via the Premier Citizen Discount Card. District residents over the age of 60 can stop in to any Dearborn Public School or the Administration Building, 18700 Audette St., to pick up this year’s Premier Citizen Discount Card. Cards picked up last school year are still good through Sept. 30, 2025. The card is free and … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools offers senior residents free admission to most home sporting events
New Heights police chief updates council
By SUE SUCHYTA Times Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Newly appointed Police Chief Kevin Swope updated the City Council on the current state of the department and described several potential initiatives during the Aug. 13 council meeting. Swope said one of the first things he plans to do is to organize the city into four districts so they can see what type of crime is impacting the city and how they are going to tackle it. He said he will create a team of people within the Detective Bureau consisting of … [Read more...] about New Heights police chief updates council