‘My fellow council members don’t have the intestinal fortitude to deal with Jumbo and Dumbo.’ — Councilman Douglas Thomas, in reference to the west downtown parking decks By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — City voters will get a second go-round to choose whether or not to keep paid parking in the city’s west end, Councilman Doug Thomas said Monday. “Paid parking has not worked, it does not work and if the council won’t put (a paid-parking ban proposal) on the ballot, we’ll petition … [Read more...] about Paid parking hot topic at council meeting
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Two Dearborn cops arraigned on felonies in separate cases
‘Many of the issues that we encounter in other parts of society, we encounter here. However, there is a difference, because we are held to a much higher code of conduct.’ — Police Chief Ronald Haddad By J. Patrick Pepper Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The city’s Police Department took a major image hit when two of its own were arraigned on several felony charges in unrelated incidents March 6. Cpl. Alex Ramirez, a 20-year veteran, appeared before 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers on charges of embezzlement and … [Read more...] about Two Dearborn cops arraigned on felonies in separate cases
Savvy Senior: Online Resources for Advice Seeking Caregivers
Dear Savvy Senior, I rely on the Internet for many things but what Webs site do you recommend to those caring for an aging parent? Seeking Information Dear Seeking There’s no shortage of free online resources when it comes to caregivers seeking advice. The question is, which Web sites provide the most practical and comprehensive information and are easy to navigate. Top Caregiving Sites With approximately 52 million Americans serving as caregivers today, the need for fast, useful … [Read more...] about Savvy Senior: Online Resources for Advice Seeking Caregivers
Music groups sought for annual battle of bands
TAYLOR — The city’s teen bands are invited to compete for the grand prize of the annual Battle of the Bands on April 24 at the Heritage Park Activity Building, 12111 Pardee Road. Showtime is 6 p.m. to midnight. Last year’s competition drew quite a crowd, organizers say. This year, admission costs $5 per person. For details on how to enter a band, call (734) 374-4033. The registration deadline is March 31. The event is sponsored by Mayor Cameron Priebe’s Youth Advisory Council. … [Read more...] about Music groups sought for annual battle of bands
Fundraiser to benefit support group
TAYLOR —Mending the Broken Hearts of Grieving Families, the fourth Annual Bowling for Brooke Memorial Benefit bowling fundraiser, will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 9 p.m. Saturday. Check-in is at 8 p.m. Admission costs $25 per person and includes two hours of nine-pin, no-tap bowling, goody bags, pizza, shoe rental, prize fund and a donation to the Metro Detroit Share Group, a volunteer support group of parents who have experienced the loss of their babies through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit support group
New community development director named
TAYLOR — Debbie Knight, an 11-year city employee, has been promoted to director of the Community Development Department. Knight, 40, is responsible for administering the city’s portion of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Her roles include overseeing the home rehabilitation program that provides repairs to low- and moderate-income individuals and families, as well as dividing some of the funds among qualified agencies that serve Taylor. Her newest duty is overseeing the … [Read more...] about New community development director named
Statue donations pick back up
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — After last week’s announcement that donations for the Purple Heart Memorial Garden project had waned, money has started to trickle back in. The project, taken on by the Beautification and Historical commissions, the local Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, was intended to be funded by donations and the sale of engraved bricks. All members of the group working on the project, including city employees, have donated their … [Read more...] about Statue donations pick back up
Board vote split over contract extension
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspaper WYANDOTTE — An contract extension caused a split vote Tuesday among Wyandotte Public Schools Board of Education members. When faced with the decision to give Supt. Patricia Cole a “satisfactory evaluation and one-year contract extension” or a “satisfactory evaluation” without an extension, members could not agree on the appropriate action. Trustees Kathy Bedikian and Michael Swiecki and Secretary Michael Peters voted for the extension. President Robert Kirby, Vice … [Read more...] about Board vote split over contract extension
Padzieski Gallery hosts glasswork art exhibition through April 25
DEARBORN – The Padzieski Art Gallery – city’s free public art gallery, located in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center – will host an exhibition entitled “5” that celebrates April’s Michigan Glass Month through five techniques of expressive art glass. The exhibition brings together glass artists with ties to the Glass Academy in Dearborn, and features art glass techniques including fused glass, hot glass, neon, stained glass and torchwork. The exhibit is available for viewing through April 25 during the … [Read more...] about Padzieski Gallery hosts glasswork art exhibition through April 25
American Idol finalists perform on Spring Break in Dearborn
Concert features Gina Glocksen, Phil Stacy, Melinda Doolittle and Chikezie Eze DEARBORN – Four finalists of the hit reality TV show “American Idol” will take the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center stage at 8 p.m. Friday for a live performance on their Spring Break tour. The new musical production features Phil Stacy, Melinda Doolittle, Gina Glocksen and Chikezie Eze, all finalists from season six, who will perform the songs that brought them fame and a place in “American Idol” history. Ticket prices … [Read more...] about American Idol finalists perform on Spring Break in Dearborn