By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The latest Pockets of Perception student team mural, “The History of Tomorrow,” sponsored by the Dearborn Community Fund, was dedicated Aug. 26 at the Dearborn Historical Museum offices, 915 S. Brady. Dearborn Community Fund Board President Johanna Seidel said the latest mural is the 15th art installation that has been placed throughout the city since 2010 by the Pockets of Perception youth public art program. She said the team designed and painted the mural over the course … [Read more...] about POP mural ‘History of Tomorrow’ brightens DHM office building
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PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
Ready for disaster and humor? Look no further than the Players Guild of Dearborn opening season show, “Disaster!” a campy, 1970s jukebox musical, and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company’s season starter “Boom,” featuring a bomb shelter first date as a comet hurtles toward Earth. THE PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN PRESENTS ‘DISASTER!’ The Players Guild of Dearborn presents Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick’s “Disaster!” a 1970s-themed jukebox musical comedy spoofing the disaster films of the era with earthquakes, tidal waves, … [Read more...] about PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
New Dearborn Heights K-9 Loki joins police force
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – New K-9 Officer Loki, who will be working with Dearborn Heights Police Officer William Ruch, was sworn in by City Clerk Lynne Senia during the Aug. 25 city council meeting. Dearborn Heights Police Chief Michael Guzowski said Loki, who is just over a year old, has been training hard to prepare for his new … [Read more...] about New Dearborn Heights K-9 Loki joins police force
Dearborn Heights city council receives update on new fire station
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Fire Chief Phil Hall and Project Manager Lauren Lee of Partners in Architecture PLC provided an update on the city’s new fire station during the Aug. 25 city council meeting. The new building will be located on the west side of Beech Daly Road, between Hines Drive and Warren Avenue, adjacent to the Warren Valley Golf Course. Hall said the project, which began in November of 2025, represents an important investment in the safety and future of the … [Read more...] about Dearborn Heights city council receives update on new fire station
Allen Park “Paint the Park” brings color to downtown
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Color filled the downtown Aug. 23 as the city’s Downtown Development Authority presented “Paint the Park,” with an art fair, murals and kid crafts. The event, which began last year as a way to bring art to the community, has turned into a weekend that celebrates creativity and the power of public spaces. While Aug. 22 was interrupted by rain, Aug. 23 found attendees strolling amid booths, children enjoying crafts and a bouncy house, and artists painting on canvases … [Read more...] about Allen Park “Paint the Park” brings color to downtown
Flower power: Southgate butterfly garden fundraiser supports animal rescue groups
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Felty Farm, a suburban flowering oasis on Windermere Circle, was in full bloom Aug. 23 for the butterfly garden’s annual fundraiser for animal rescue groups. Animal rescue groups, including Verne Felty’s Blind Cat Sanctuary, the River Rouge Animal Shelter, Friends of Companion Animals, and Happy Paws Haven participated, along with other supporters and volunteers. Raffle baskets added to the fundraisers, and participating groups had individual booths with … [Read more...] about Flower power: Southgate butterfly garden fundraiser supports animal rescue groups
Police Chief Hamilton explains Flock camera systems amid resident concerns
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Police Chief Archie Hamilton explained the benefits of Flock camera systems and the safeguards in place to prevent their abuse at the Aug. 24 city council meeting following privacy concerns. Flock cameras take photos of vehicle license plate numbers, make, model, color and other features at a given date and time on a specific roadway, and upload the data to a searchable law enforcement database. They do not utilize facial recognition software and are not used to … [Read more...] about Police Chief Hamilton explains Flock camera systems amid resident concerns
Woman stumbling into street had cocaine in purse
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A woman stumbling into the roadway in the 100 block of St. John Street prompted a police officer interaction that resulted in her arrest for possession of cocaine. The woman, who seemed unsure where she wanted to walk, assured the officers that she did not have any weapons and allowed them to check her purse. However, a search of the bag revealed a bag of white powder that tested positive for cocaine. … [Read more...] about Woman stumbling into street had cocaine in purse
Speeding motorcyclist charged with resisting arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A speeding motorcyclist who tried to flee before deciding to stop for pursuing police officers added resisting arrest to his charges when he didn’t want to have his motorcycle impounded. The man, who was speeding southbound on Fort Street, was spotted maneuvering around another vehicle. When a police officer ran his license plate, it was determined that he did not have a motorcycle endorsement or permit. A traffic stop was initiated, and the man initially tried to … [Read more...] about Speeding motorcyclist charged with resisting arrest
Swerving driver arrested for drunken driving
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — An officer conducted a traffic stop after seeing a northbound driver on Fort Street repeatedly swerving over the white lane divider. The driver, who smelled strongly of alcohol, had slurred speech, and his coordination was slow and compromised. He admitted to having had “a couple of drinks.” Standardized field sobriety tests indicated impairment, and a preliminary breath test indicated that the driver had a blood alcohol content that was 2.5 times the 0.08 limit for legally … [Read more...] about Swerving driver arrested for drunken driving