By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Several changes made under Wyandotte Public Schools’ financial reduction proposal caused many parents to voice their disapproval at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. Supt. Patricia Cole read the proposal during the meeting after holding several meetings with administrators and staff, as well as sending a letter home to parents announcing closing of McKinley Elementary School and the move of its students to Monroe Elementary. It also announced the closure of … [Read more...] about Elementary school will close under proposal
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Historical house faces demolition
"I know these are tough economic times, but there are people out there that love these types of homes. Once it’s gone, it’s gone." — Don Schultz, Wyandotte Cultural and Historical Commission president By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The City Council has given the Cultural and Historical Commission 90 days from Feb. 23 to save a house from demolition. The house at 150 Spruce, which once belonged to the Labadie family, is slated for demolition if it cannot be moved to a … [Read more...] about Historical house faces demolition
Art, music show will benefit local group
WYANDOTTE — The ‘dotte Arts Project will present a show from 8 to 11 p.m. March 27 in the Pike Room at The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw in Pontiac, to raise money for ongoing projects. Proceeds will go toward the Wyandotte-based ‘dAP’s summer festival and for its general projects running throughout the year. The purpose of ‘dAP is to promote local emerging artists whenever possible. “If it’s through our summer festival with the Wyandotte Street Art Fair, or if it’s through smaller art shows like this fundraiser, we want to … [Read more...] about Art, music show will benefit local group
Fundraiser to benefit Little League
TAYLOR — A bowling fundraiser for the Taylor Northeast Little League will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Check-in is at 8 p.m. Admission costs $20 per person and includes shoe rental. The price includes three games of nine-pin, no-tap bowling and pizza. For more information call (734) 425-2558 or Skore Lanes at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit Little League
Big Band Ball benefits the arts in Taylor
TAYLOR — Tickets are on sale for the third annual Big Band Ball, set for March 21 at the Grecian Center, 16300 Dix-Toledo Road, Southgate. The event, a benefit for the Taylor Friends of the Arts, is presented by the Taylor Cultural Arts Commission. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Dancing to the big band music of Larry Huntington and the Skyliners is scheduled for 7:30 to 11 p.m. A cash bar will be open from 6 to 10:30 p.m. A dinner performance by Girls’ Night Out is scheduled for 6 to … [Read more...] about Big Band Ball benefits the arts in Taylor
Fundraiser to benefit VFW auxiliary
TAYLOR — A bowling fundraiser for Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 78 will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Check-in is at 2 p.m. Admission costs $20 per person and includes shoe rental. The price includes three games of nine-pin, no-tap bowling and pizza. For more information call Kay Bittner at (313) 505-5820 or Skore Lanes at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit VFW auxiliary
Dearborn Rotary promises “Luck o’ the Irish” at annual St. Paddy’s Day Party
Irish entertainment provided by Inis-Ceol Island Music DEARBORN – The Rotary Club of Dearborn is shaking off any Friday the 13th superstitions and is inviting everyone to attend its annual St. Paddy’s Party from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at Park Place, 23400 Park. “This is our club’s seventh annual St. Paddy’s Day Party, so if you go by numbers, we expect this to be a lucky and well attended party,” said Rotarian John McDonald, event organizer. The evening will include Irish entertainment provided by Inis-Ceol Island … [Read more...] about Dearborn Rotary promises “Luck o’ the Irish” at annual St. Paddy’s Day Party
Employee held up at credit union
RIVERVIEW — Police still are seeking a man for an armed robbery about noon Tuesday at Advance America Credit Union, 19200 Fort. The man — described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a sheer over his face — took money he forced the 29-year-old female manager to lie on the ground. When police arrived on the scene, the manager was crying and extremely shaken up. She told them she was sitting at her desk talking on the phone when she noticed a man looking around the corner of the … [Read more...] about Employee held up at credit union
New requirements passed for land preserve
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — With expansions to the city’s Land Preserve come new requirements that must be followed. New permit conditions were imposed by the Wayne Count Department of Environment, or DOE, to allow the preserve to comply with the Wayne County Storm Water Ordinance. Preserve staff, City Attorney Randall Pentiuk and Cornerstone Environmental Group have been working with DOE and the county’s Department of Public Service to comply with the ordinance. The statute … [Read more...] about New requirements passed for land preserve
Famed Downriver boxer dies
MELVINDALE — Former Kronk Gym boxer Mickey Goodwin died of a stroke earlier this week. Goodwin, 51, was found dead at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the house he shared with his mother. At first it was believed that he had died from a beating, but an autopsy revealed he suffered a stroke and fell down the stairs. Goodwin was trained by Kronk founder Emanuel Stewart and was a big draw for the gym. He won the Golden Gloves championship in 1975, but never won a professional championship. … [Read more...] about Famed Downriver boxer dies