WYANDOTTE — Two arrests have been made in connection with the armed robbery of a residence in the 1100 block of Maple about 1:40 a.m. March 8. Jeffrey Gratt and Alicia Reyes were arraigned last weekend and charged with 12 felonies, including armed robbery. Police are not releasing the pair’s ages or cities of residence. A third person, believed to be a woman, involved in the crime has yet to be arrested. One of the victims, who lives at the residence, said she was packing upstairs for a vacation, and that her … [Read more...] about Pair arrested for armed robbery
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Superintendent: Personal problems ‘small issues’
“I believe the overall mission of the district is being accomplished. We are here for the children of Wyandotte, and they are thriving.” —Supt. Patricia Cole By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A month after her evaluation from Wyandotte Public Schools Board of Education members, Supt. Patricia Cole gave her response. During the Feb. 17 board meeting, members’ familiar 4-3 split was seen again in regard to their opinions of Cole’s performance. Trustees Kathy Bedikian and Michael … [Read more...] about Superintendent: Personal problems ‘small issues’
Decision made on controversial book
"We put people in the same room that didn’t agree and they worked it out, they listened and they tried to eliminate some of the emotion." —Trustee Kathy Bedikian By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A compromise has been reached by the committee formed to review a controversial book in a Roosevelt High School class’s curriculum. A Reconsideration Committee was approved by the Board of Education in early February to evaluate the appropriateness of “The Bookseller of … [Read more...] about Decision made on controversial book
Budget cut meeting stirs emotions among district residents
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — After extensive discussion about numerous possible cost-cutting options, Trenton Public Schools Board of Education members took a step Monday toward the future — and more are soon to follow. They voted to offer a section of full-day kindergarten at both Anderson and Hedke elementary schools in addition to half-day sessions at both as a move toward meeting an anticipated, eventual state requirement that all kindergarten classes be all-day. The split was among the many … [Read more...] about Budget cut meeting stirs emotions among district residents
Dinner to benefit warriors museum
TAYLOR — A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the city’s American Warriors Museum will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 2 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4422, 11590 Pine. Donation is $10. Checks may be made payable to VFW Post 4422. … [Read more...] about Dinner to benefit warriors museum
Applications now available for annual association scholarships
TAYLOR— The Taylor Governmental Managers and Administrative Employees Association again will present annual scholarships to two deserving high school graduates who are city residents. Applications are available now at the Truman and Kennedy high schools’ counseling offices and the Mayor’s Office on the second floor of City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road. Guidelines for the scholarship include: • Graduating senior. • City residency. • Grade point average. • Extracurricular … [Read more...] about Applications now available for annual association scholarships
Police seeking carjacker
TAYLOR — Police are investigating the carjacking and attempted kidnapping of an 86-year-old woman about 12:30 p.m. last Sunday near Southland Center. A man approached the woman as she attempted to get into her white 2008 Mercury Milan after shopping. Police said he struck her in the back of the head with a chrome pistol and told her to move over because she was going with him. The woman tried to get out through the passenger door and struggled with the man before finally exiting the car and falling on the … [Read more...] about Police seeking carjacker
Teachers’ concession first step toward reducing schools’ deficit
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Officials in the Southgate Community School District are hoping to build on recent salary concessions made by teachers on the way to further cuts to avoid a budget deficit for the coming fiscal year. Last month the United Teachers of Southgate union agreed to a 1 percent salary concession that Supt. David Peden said will save his 5,500-student district about $250,000. “The teachers can sense that there is no money, not just in Southgate, but in all school … [Read more...] about Teachers’ concession first step toward reducing schools’ deficit
Lights out, let it roll Truck accidents snarl traffic at busy intersection
By Tom Tigani Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — The corner of Dix and Southfield roads was the site of two semitruck accidents Monday. The first knocked out traffic lights for about two hours. The driver of a truck headed south on Dix was turning onto westbound Southfield about 11:30 a.m. when a log book fell from a visor and into the steering wheel. Police said as he tried to retrieve it, he lost control and veered off the road, striking a utility pole and snapping it in half and downing the … [Read more...] about Lights out, let it roll Truck accidents snarl traffic at busy intersection
Lack of funding stalls memorial statue project
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A slow economy has nipped the Purple Heart Memorial Garden project in the bud, at least for now. The project, taken on by the Beautification and Historical commissions, the local Chapter of the Military Order and the Purple heart, was intended to be funded by donations and the sale of engraved bricks. All of the members of the group working on the project, including city employees, have donated their time. Since December, however, donations and sales have … [Read more...] about Lack of funding stalls memorial statue project