LINCOLN PARK — The Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance is sponsoring a Bowling Stimuli Event for the city’s unemployed residents on April 18 at Fort Park Recreation, 2055 Fort Park. The evening will feature free bowling and pizza. Co-sponsors include Fort Park Recreation, Busen’s Appliance, Magina Book Store, Quality Tire, dentist Mike Izzo, Leisure King, Park Restaurant and many others. Each bowler gets three bowling games, bowling shoe rental, two $2 drink coupons and pizza; the coupons will be good for soft drinks … [Read more...] about Unemployed invited to free bowling night
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New truck to relieve pothole problem
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Residents’ woes over potholes throughout the city will be lessened with the purchase of a new truck. The City Council approved the purchase of a new Pro Patch pothole patch truck during Tuesday’s meeting. The truck is a self-contained unit that can use either warm coal patch or hot asphalt to fill the holes. It also will be able to keep the materials warm and pliable to quicken the patching process. “This truck also has a compressor, a jackhammer, a … [Read more...] about New truck to relieve pothole problem
Brunch with the Easter Bunny
ALLEN PARK — A brunch with the Easter bunny will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Community Center, 15800 White. After brunch, children will visit with the Easter bunny and get their picture professionally taken by Famous Photo. Face painting will also be provided after pictures, and each child will receive a present. For more information call (313) 928-0771. … [Read more...] about Brunch with the Easter Bunny
HFCC offers free planetarium shows
DEARBORN — The Henry Ford Community College planetarium will present “Nothing Gold Can Stay — A Spring Star Talk” for the public, on at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from April 7 through June 16 (except for April 21). The planetarium is on the upper level of the Science Building on the main campus at 5101 Evergreen. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and close at showtime. For safety reasons, latecomers cannot be seated. HFCC’s planetarium seats 48 people. Admission is on a first-come, first-seated basis. No reservations are … [Read more...] about HFCC offers free planetarium shows
Mayor O’Reilly helps promote student reading
Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. (at back, center) stopped by Geer Park School on March 10 to read to some third-grade students. It was one of several school visits the mayor is making over the next few weeks to promote National Reading Month. During his visit, O’Reilly passed out new coloring books — created at his request by the Dearborn Historical Museum — that feature Dearborn landmarks and prominent people who have helped define the city over the years. Also pictured here are teachers Huda Essa, Hussein Bazzy and … [Read more...] about Mayor O’Reilly helps promote student reading
Free job hunting class
ALLEN PARK — A free job hunting class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Community Center, 15800 White. The class is designed for those seeking to find a new job and for those evaluating their careers. It includes a presentation with tools that can be used immediately to conduct a search for specific jobs and criteria. For more information call (313) 928-0771. … [Read more...] about Free job hunting class
Ask the Treasurer
Each week, Wayne County Treasurer Raymond Wojtowicz will use this column as a regular forum to inform you about the tax process and to answer the questions most frequently asked about property taxes. Always remember that your property is your most precious asset. Do not risk losing it for nonpayment of property taxes. If in doubt, ask questions. Q: If I am not able to pay my taxes by the due date, what will happen? A: Any balance that is paid after the due date is assessed penalties and interest. Current year property … [Read more...] about Ask the Treasurer
Abraham promises tax payment
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Councilman Robert Abraham will pay more than $80,000 in back city taxes within the next 30 days, according to a letter he wrote to the mayor and fellow council members. In the letter, which was sent last Monday, Abraham said that a confluence of unforeseen economic circumstances put an uncontrollable financial burden on his limited liability company, Abraham & Mathews LLC, leading to the delinquency. The unpaid taxes are levied on four condominium … [Read more...] about Abraham promises tax payment
FBI searches building and safety again
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — For the third time in less than a year, FBI agents searched Building and Safety Department offices at City Hall Wednesday. The search began shortly after 8 a.m. and ended after about an hour, said Special Agent Sandra Berchtold, adding that no one was arrested. The search warrant is sealed from court documents, and she declined to divulge further information because it is an ongoing investigation. However, sources close to the investigation said the … [Read more...] about FBI searches building and safety again
Paid parking hot topic at council meeting
‘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