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Councilman’s day job lands sweet seats at Super Bowl   By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers   DEARBORN — When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals take the field for Super Bowl XLIII today, more than 90 million people are expected to tune in to watch the annual battle for NFL supremacy.   But while most of us nosh buffalo wings and jockey for prime couch space, City Council President Tom Tafelski will be settling into a distinctly better seat: 20-yard line, 16 rows up, Raymond James … [Read more...] about Two tickets to paradise

By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers   ALLEN PARK — The Downtown Development Authority is considering the concept of closing an intersection downtown for a parking project.   Members are researching the closing of Aster Street at south Allen Road in an effort improve traffic circulation and provide additional business parking in the area. On Jan. 22 the authority supported the “concept of the idea” and proposed it to the City Council for approval before research begins.   “We’re only looking at a concept,” … [Read more...] about Officials mull downtown area street closing

ALLEN PARK — A free workshop series will be offered by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.   The program, PATH, is a six-week workshop designed to provide the skills and tools needed by people living with ongoing health problems to improve their health and manage their symptoms. It will begin 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White Street.   The workshop is interactive and helps participants improve their health and feel better. Fifteen to 17 people can participate.   People with … [Read more...] about Senior health workshop slated

DEARBORN — Lt. Gov. John Cherry Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Dearborn Inn.   “We are thrilled to host Lt. Gov. Cherry and feel that he will be an significant asset to this event and provide valuable information to the attendees,” said Chamber President Jennifer Knott Giering.   Cherry has led the Lt. Governor’s Commission on Higher Education & Economic Growth, making a series of recommendations that have brought higher … [Read more...] about Lt. governor to speak at chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast

Proceeds to benefit Oakwood Hospital and Rotary’s Polio Plus campaign   DEARBORN – The Rotary Club of Dearborn will host an interactive “Million Dollar Murder” mystery dinner from 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 21 at Andiamo’s, 21400 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.   Tickets are $75 if purchased by Feb. 10, and $80 afterward. Table purchases also are available. To purchase tickets, e-mail Amy Bazzy, event organizer, at [email protected] or call Dearborn Rotary at (313) 278-7233.   “You don’t have to be an expert at solving … [Read more...] about Dearborn Rotary Club to host ‘Million Dollar Murder’ mystery event

By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers   DEARBORN — Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the tragic explosion that killed six people and injured two dozen more at Ford’s Rouge Plant.   Donald Harper, a 58-year-old pipefitter, died on the spot. Cody Boatwright, a 51-year-old welder, died four days later. Warren Blow, a 51-year-old power service operator, died 11 days later. Ken Anderson, a 44-year-old pipefitter; John Arseneau, a 45-year-old pipefitter; and Ron Maritz, a 46-year-old supervisor; died two to three … [Read more...] about Union officials remember Rouge explosion 10 years later

TAYLOR — A 57-year-old homeless man was found dead in the woods last Sunday some 50 yards north of Isis Coney Island, 26866 Eureka near Inkster Road.   Police believe the man, who had been living in a tent in those woods, died from exposure to last week’s extreme cold. He was found by a 38-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man who also are homeless and had lived with him in the tent for a few days beforehand.   The brother of the younger man had invited the three to stay with him during the worst of the cold weather, but … [Read more...] about Pair finds homeless man’s body in woods

By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — Unlike other area communities, the city is not experiencing road salt shortages or large price increases.   This year officials joined the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network, and say that so far the decision has paid off.   MITN is a group of agencies that joined forces to create a regional bid notification system to notify members of new bid opportunities. In previous years the city sought road salt bids through the state of Michigan.   Dearborn and … [Read more...] about City avoids road salt woes

By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers   RIVERVIEW — City officials are trying to take the edge off a company’s impending departure.   Taminco, at West Jefferson near Pennsylvania announced last year that it soon would be moving its production facility, which mainly manufactures chemical amines, to St. Gabriel, La.   To help counter the loss of jobs and taxes to the community, officials have hired Carlisle Wortman Associates Inc. to help prepare for brownfield development on the site.   A committee made … [Read more...] about Company hired to oversee brownfield

By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers   LINCOLN PARK — The next phase of a window and door replacement project at Lincoln Park High School will begin this summer.   Lincoln Park Public Schools Board of Education members recently gave the go-ahead for the fourth phase of a five-phase plan to improve energy efficiency by replacing all of the high school’s windows and doors. Supt.   Randall Kite said the project, which is supported with money from a 1.5 mill sinking fund approved by voters in 2003, was planned in … [Read more...] about Beating the elements: High school improvements to improve energy efficiency