By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR —The city is facing great challenges, according to its top elected official, but is poised to meet them. In Mayor Cameron Priebe’s State of the City address Thursday, he said the economy is likely the greatest of those challenges. Though housing values have fallen dramatically in the last three years, Priebe said, assessable taxable values — from which the city draws the bulk of its revenue — haven’t hit bottom yet. “We typically lag about two years,” he … [Read more...] about Roads, parks, council among city’s high points for year, mayor says
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Disorderly man arrested
WYANDOTTE — A 38-year-old Dearborn Heights man was arrested for disorderly conduct after harassing customers at Dunkin’ Donuts, 215 Eureka, at 6 a.m. last Sunday. The store manager called police when the man refused to leave after he had been asking the manager and other customers for work and money, saying he was a carpenter. When police arrived the man was wearing a long unbuttoned trench with no shirt on. He told police he was a “born-again Christian” and he was looking for work. Police asked him why didn’t … [Read more...] about Disorderly man arrested
Annual Easter egg hunt this week
WYANDOTTE — The Jaycees’ 18th annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held this week at the Historic Log Cabin in Bishop Park. Pictures with the Easter bunny will begin at 10 a.m.; the cost is $3 for one picture and $5 for two, and each comes in a decorative frame. The hunt will begin at 11 a.m. with start times every 15 minutes. Four hunting areas will be sectioned off for children ages 0 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6 and 7 to 9. Each child will receive a treat bag. Prizes will be raffled off, and a golden ticket will be placed … [Read more...] about Annual Easter egg hunt this week
Resident takes issue with noise, council’s actions
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — After more than a year and several written complaints, residents still are dissatisfied about actions taken toward the noise coming from a local plant. Marie Douglass of Plum Street has submitted several written complaints to City Council about the noise emitted from Cadon Plating Co., 3715 11th, a few blocks from her house. Police found no wrongdoing by the local finishing company after taking random sound level readings near the plant in … [Read more...] about Resident takes issue with noise, council’s actions
Construction begins on Oak
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The reconstruction of a portion of Oak Street is scheduled to begin next week. Construction on Oak from Third to 11th will begin approximately April 15 and last until the end of August, City Engineer Mark Kowalewski said. The water main under that section of road also will be replaced during construction. “We received a grant of $670,000 from (the Michigan Department of Transportation) for the reconstruction of Oak,” Kowalewski said. “One of the … [Read more...] about Construction begins on Oak
New city Web site launches next week
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — After five months of development, the city’s new Web site will launch next week. The site, newly designed by Municipal Web Services of Birmingham, is scheduled to be running by April 13. Through a recent agreement, the city will retain its current domain name, www.wyandotte.net, previously owned by the former Web provider, RSC Productions of Wyandotte. Special Projects Coordinator Natalie Rankine said she has been working in conjunction with city … [Read more...] about New city Web site launches next week
Tickets now available for Museum Guild of Dearborn’s second annual tea and garden party
DEARBORN – Tickets are available for the Museum Guild of Dearborn’s second annual tea and garden party, which takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 27. It will be held on the grounds of the Dearborn Historical Museum’s McFadden-Ross House, 915 S. Brady. Tickets are $35 per person. Checks should be made payable to The Museum Guild of Dearborn. The event has limited seating, and seats are offered either for individuals or for groups of four or six. Tea, finger sandwiches and sweets will be served. The honorary … [Read more...] about Tickets now available for Museum Guild of Dearborn’s second annual tea and garden party
Free banjo concert offered on April 24 at Dearborn Historical Museum
DEARBORN – The Dearborn Historical Museum is offering a free public banjo concert on April 24. The Great Lakes International Banjoes will perform from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the back porch of the museum’s Commandant’s Quarters, 21950 Michigan Ave. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. For more information call (313) 565-3000. … [Read more...] about Free banjo concert offered on April 24 at Dearborn Historical Museum
Some city facilities closed on Good Friday; all city facilities closed on Easter
DEARBORN – Many city facilities will be closed Friday for Good Friday. All city facilities will be closed on Sunday for Easter. The following facilities will be closed on Friday: City Hall, all public libraries, the offices of the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority, the 19th District Court, and the senior citizen services area of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The Ford Center will be open Friday, as will the Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC). All public libraries will be closed Friday … [Read more...] about Some city facilities closed on Good Friday; all city facilities closed on Easter
Players Guild of Dearborn hosts Gala for Guido, a benefit for pancreatic cancer research
DEARBORN — The Players Guild of Dearborn will host Gala for Guido, a benefit for pancreatic cancer research in the name of the late Mayor Michael A. Guido April 29 at the Guild Theatre. The evening will feature hors d'oeuvres, champagne and wine beginning at 6 p.m. with a performance of the Guild’s “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7:15 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served during intermission. Tickets are $50. All gross proceeds will be donated to the Michael A. Guido Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund of the Barbara Ann … [Read more...] about Players Guild of Dearborn hosts Gala for Guido, a benefit for pancreatic cancer research