WYANDOTTE — The 38th annual St. Stanislaus Kostka Polish Festival will be held next weekend. The festival will be held over Memorial Day weekend, from 5 to 11:30 p.m. May 22, and 1 to 11 p.m. May 23 and 24. Approximately 820 residents from 22 Downriver communities are involved in the Polish festival, and they range in age from a few months to their late 80s. The event will feature a special Honor Roll wall for deceased veterans, and all are invited to sign the names of their lost veterans and loved ones. A special … [Read more...] about Church festival slated for Memorial weekend
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Residents appoint new council
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Three former mayors are among the newly appointed City Council. Former mayors and councilmen James DeSana, Leonard Sabuda and Lawrence Stec won seats on the council, and joining them will be Daniel Galeski and incumbents Todd Browning and Sheri Sutherby Fricke. Browning, who has served eight years on the board, received 1,722 votes, or 10 percent. “I want to use my experience that I have gained over the last eight years to hopefully make good … [Read more...] about Residents appoint new council
Detroit Lion’s brother arraigned on murder charges
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The brother of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Grady Jackson could be facing life in prison following an alleged attempted murder-suicide at TownePlace Suites, 6141 Mercury Drive, early last Sunday. Nineteenth District Court Chief Judge Mark Somers arraigned Javorris Jackson, of Southfield, on first-degree premeditated homicide and felony firearm charges at a local hospital Tuesday as Jackson recovered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lion’s brother arraigned on murder charges
$70 million medical center breaks ground
Development at Ward site set for December 2010 completion By RAAD ALAWAN Special to the Times-Herald It may be bare ground now, but a new medical center and beautiful apartments for seniors will soon be apparent. Construction has already started on Dearborn Town Center on the former Montgomery Ward site at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Schaefer. “It’s a great location because it has great public access,” said Mayor John O’Reilly Jr., who has fond memories of the old Ward building. “This is where my family shopped, my … [Read more...] about $70 million medical center breaks ground
Last meeting for three council members
‘I don’t think that there was ever a time that everybody worked together like we did.’ — Mayor James DeSana By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Gratitude was shown to three council members during their last meeting on Monday. Councilmen Jason Ptak, Johnny Kolakowski and Patrick Sutka are not running for re-election Wednesday. Term limits prevented Kolakowski and Sutka from running again, and Ptak chose not to run again at this time. Mayor James DeSana, who is running for council, … [Read more...] about Last meeting for three council members
Twelve run for six council seats
WYANDOTTE – Twelve candidates are vying for six available spots on the new City Council. The election is Tuesday in conjunction with the Wyandotte Public Schools Board of Education race. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Among them are incumbents Sheri Sutherby Fricke and Todd Browning, as well as former mayors Leonard Sabuda and Lawrence Stec and current Mayor James DeSana. Other challengers include Patrick Bostek, James Candela, Theodore Copley, Daniel Galeski, Ted Miciura, former Councilman Martin … [Read more...] about Twelve run for six council seats
Seven seeking office in school board elections Tuesday
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Seven people are vying for four seats in Tuesday’s election for the Wyandotte Public Schools Board of Education. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trustees Kathy Bedikian and Michael Swiecki, along with Vice President Kevin Van Boxell are running for re-election. Board Secretary Michael Peters chose not to run again. Challengers for the seats include Chris Calvin, Daniel Cusson, David Shalda and Patrick Sutka. The board election … [Read more...] about Seven seeking office in school board elections Tuesday
Stopped at last? Local pair being charged in multiple burglaries
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times LINCOLN PARK —Two men are facing charges in a string of recent burglaries within the city. John Nesbitt and Barry Herborn, both 31 years old city residents, were arraigned last weekend. Nesbitt is charged with narcotics possession, Herborn with burglary. Both face preliminary examinations of the charges against them on Tuesday in 25th District Court. Much of the property stolen in the home invasions of which they are suspected has been recovered, police said. Some was in the silver … [Read more...] about Stopped at last? Local pair being charged in multiple burglaries
Field of flags will memorialize city’s war dead
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Sponsorships and donations still are needed to support a colorful remembrance being planned for the city’s fallen war veterans. An effort by Exchange Club of Lincoln Park members will place 111 3-foot-by 5-foot flags around the city’s war memorial monument in Memorial Park. Thomas Karnes, past president of the local club and immediate past president of the national group’s Michigan District, said members had seen the “healing fields” created by the … [Read more...] about Field of flags will memorialize city’s war dead
Chorus spring show slated
TAYLOR — Organizers of the Taylor Community Chorus Spring Concert say it will feature songs for music fans of all ages. The springtime show of the 30-voice chorus is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Sheridan Community Center, 12111 Pardee Road. Under the direction of Mark Ennis, the chorus will feature medleys from “West Side Story,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and songs by Paul Simon. For children there will be songs from “Shrek” and “Mary Poppins.” Tickets cost $5 and are available in advance … [Read more...] about Chorus spring show slated