By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – What began as parental school board complains coalesced into two separate protests Sept. 25, held at the city’s main library, with student access to books the main point of contention. One side wants parents to be able to control which books their children may read, with respect to school system library access, including the power to block access to topics including human sexuality, particularly LGBTQ+ topics. The other side decries any book banning, citing … [Read more...] about Protestors clash over student access to books, especially those LGBTQ+ themed
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Asphalt Art comes to Village Drive at Wagner Place
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Asphalt Art, community roadway murals, have come to Dearborn, with a section of Village Drive between Mason and Monroe streets adorned with a colorful creation designed by artist Rick Brown. Sasha Corder, curator of Dearborn’s Padzieski Gallery, said the project is a partnership between the Downtown Development Authority, the Padzieski Gallery and the Dearborn Community Fund. She said the purpose of street murals is to slow traffic in targeted areas, which … [Read more...] about Asphalt Art comes to Village Drive at Wagner Place
Fire and Flannel Fest welcomes fall to Downriver
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Fire and Flannel, a festival with a fall flair, welcomed guests to the city’s downtown for a three-day event featuring lumberjack demonstrations, carnival rides, live music and tempting treats. Julie Law, president of 360 Event Productions, said the festival attendance was great overall. “Saturday was our best day,” she said. “Sunday, the rain kept some people away, but overall, it was a well-attended festival.” Professional lumberjacks competed in chopping, … [Read more...] about Fire and Flannel Fest welcomes fall to Downriver
Despite some rain, attendees enjoyed Allen Park Made in Michigan Festival
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Despite the threat of rain Sunday, the Made in Michigan festival drew appreciative crowds during the weekend event, held in the downtown district on Allen Road west of Southfield Road. Lauren Bielak, Downtown Development Authority executive assistant and special events coordinator, said the festival featured about 150 vendors, which included food trucks and 13 Michigan authors. In addition to booths offering crafts, jewelry, stained glass, pet products and … [Read more...] about Despite some rain, attendees enjoyed Allen Park Made in Michigan Festival
Dearborn residents appointed to state boards
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed two Dearborn residents to state boards Sept. 29: Ali H. Alhashemi to the Board of Barber Examiners and Sahar Farhat to the Michigan Board of Dentistry. Alhashemi, a licensed barber and CEO of Uppercutz Barbershop of Dearborn, is a personal barber for the Detroit Lions football team and is a founder of The Groomed Man, a line of personal hair and body care products. His term runs Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2026, and he succeeds Arif … [Read more...] about Dearborn residents appointed to state boards
Street-ready crystal meth found during traffic stop
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – More than an ounce of crystal amphetamines was recovered the night of Sept. 27 during a routine traffic stop on Fort Street, preventing the deadly drugs from reaching the streets. Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton said Police Officers Austin Sloan and Morgen Gardocki saw a vehicle with defective equipment traveling north on Fort Street near Vinewood when they decided to initiate a traffic stop to let the driver know about the violation. However, the officers’ … [Read more...] about Street-ready crystal meth found during traffic stop
No blowing smoke: Riverview shops deny tobacco sales to underage decoys
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Thirteen is a lucky number for the city’s businesses, as all the employees tested Sept. 8 with underage decoys attempting to buy tobacco products refused to sell them to them. Five gas stations and eight other businesses were in compliance the evening of Sept. 8, refusing to sell tobacco products, including vape pens, to confidential informants 16 years or older, but under 21 years of age. Police Detective Sgt. Derek Gentry and Detectives Matthew Lyles and Michael McDonald … [Read more...] about No blowing smoke: Riverview shops deny tobacco sales to underage decoys
Luxury car stolen from out-of-state seller following test drive
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – A BMW 750LI luxury car offered by a Pennsylvania dealer was stolen by an interested buyer Sept. 20 following a meet up and test drive from a Taylor gas station. The vehicle was recovered four days later in Detroit without its license plate. The seller, Ibrahim Khalil Safa, 39, of Allentown, Pa., owner of the Luxury Auto Group of West Hazelton, Pa., had his cousin, Adam Shaheen, 19, of Dearborn Heights drive the luxury car from Pennsylvania to Michigan to meet with an interested … [Read more...] about Luxury car stolen from out-of-state seller following test drive
Ecorse man arrested for felony burglary and larceny of downtown Wyandotte office building
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Felony burglary and larceny charges were brought against Ronald Russell Mancos, 42, of Ecorse Sept. 25 following a Sept. 22 early morning break-in at an office building at 2846 Biddle Ave. Marcos, who had eight outstanding fugitive arrest warrants unrelated to the recent break-in, was charged with felony burglary and felony larceny of a building Sept. 25 in 36th District Court in front of Judge Rodney Johnson. Marcos was released on a $500, 10 percent bond. Deputy Police … [Read more...] about Ecorse man arrested for felony burglary and larceny of downtown Wyandotte office building
Drunk and disorderly man tries to flee
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 36-year-old Wyandotte man was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing the police the night of Sept. 19 following reports that a man in the 1800 block of 7th Street was shouting insults, pounding on a parked vehicle and displaying other violent behavior. When police officers arrived, the man initially tried to flee by bicycle, and refused commands to stop. When the officers chased him, he abandoned the bicycle and attempted to run off. The man then tried to … [Read more...] about Drunk and disorderly man tries to flee