From the song “One Normal Night” to “Crazier Than You,” the musical comedy “The Addams Family,” presented March 31 to April 10 by the Theatre Company at University of Detroit Mercy, will have audiences appreciating the Addams, their eccentricity and their bonds as a family. When Wednesday Addams falls in love with a young man from a middle class family from Ohio, she asks her family to give her “one normal night” when he and his parents come to visit. However, the visit that unfolds is anything but “normal,” and the young … [Read more...] about U of D Mercy presents musical comedy ‘The Addams Family’
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Serving up flavor and fellowship: Wyandotte service groups launch chili cookoff for a cause
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Each thick, savory spoonful of chili served up Feb. 27 during the Wyandotte service groups’ inaugural chili cookoff were quickly claimed by attendees, who enjoyed the food, fellowship and raffles. Held at the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Hall, 1430 Oak St., the event featured succulent servings, a disc jockey, numerous raffle prizes and a chance for the city’s service groups to work together while networking and forming friendships. The first-place … [Read more...] about Serving up flavor and fellowship: Wyandotte service groups launch chili cookoff for a cause
Local authors, illustrator present book at Caroline Kennedy Library
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Local authors and an illustrator will introduce and sign their book, “The Things They Did,” stories from the pandemic, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 15 at Caroline Kennedy Library. Local author and Henry Ford College professor Michael Hill of Redford Township, local journalist Dave Herndon and artist Misty Bond of Wyandotte will sell and autograph the book, “The Things They Did,” pandemic recollections, to which they contributed, at the library, 24590 George Ave. in Dearborn … [Read more...] about Local authors, illustrator present book at Caroline Kennedy Library
Speeder hits utility pole
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 19-year-old Dearborn Heights man was arrested for fleeing a traffic stop Feb. 28 after a high-speed chase that ended in Ecorse, when he hit a utility pole. The man, who said he fled because he didn’t want a speeding ticket, ended up with a felony charge instead. … [Read more...] about Speeder hits utility pole
Woman arrested for domestic violence
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A woman was recently arrested as the aggressor in a domestic violence situation, in which her male partner and victim reported that she was physically assaulting him. The woman subsequently resisted arrest, and had to be pepper-sprayed before she could be handcuffed and placed in a patrol car. She also spit on two of the police officers, making a bad situation worse. … [Read more...] about Woman arrested for domestic violence
Traffic stop yields beer, cocaine
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A Downriver man was recently arrested for operating while impaired and possession of cocaine, with a cold, open beer next to him, prompting him to quip to the police officer, “How’d that get there?” He was arrested and taken to the police station, where he was booked and held, and his vehicle was impounded and towed. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop yields beer, cocaine
Chevy stolen from plant parking lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A white 2011 Chevy Impala was reported stolen Feb. 28 from the parking lot of Kerkstra Precast, 1717 Fort St. The unlocked vehicle was parked in the north lot with the keys in the center console. The white Impala had tinted windows and black-painted 18-inch wheels. … [Read more...] about Chevy stolen from plant parking lot
Handgun stolen from SUV
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — An M&P Shield 9-millimeter Smith & Wesson pistol was reported stolen Feb. 19 from the glove box of an unlocked black Dodge Journey, which was parked in the 25900 block of Continental Circle. The victim said she last saw the gun at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17, when she placed it in the vehicle. She said two days later, she noticed that the rear, passenger side door was open, and that the vehicle had been hastily searched. There were no suspects. The gun was entered into … [Read more...] about Handgun stolen from SUV
Man retrieves car, damages doors
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A man who had contracted a freelance mechanic to work on his Dodge Magnum became upset and reclaimed it with a tow truck Feb. 19, and threatened to steal the mechanic’s truck, claiming that his car’s catalytic converter went missing while his car was in the mechanic’s possession. The mechanic said the he was unable to fix the man’s car because the man never delivered a new engine for him to install. When the Magnum owner went to the mechanic’s house to retrieve the car, he … [Read more...] about Man retrieves car, damages doors
Serial shoplifter undeterred
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 27-year-old Southfield man currently living at a low-rent Taylor motel, whom loss prevention employees said shoplifts at Walmart, 7555 Telegraph Road, about four times a week, abandoned a cart with more than $200 in food on Feb. 18 after being confronted. Loss prevention personnel said the man conceals store bags in his pockets, then bags the groceries he selects, placing them in his cart without going through checkout, and he then attempts to leave without paying for the … [Read more...] about Serial shoplifter undeterred