By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Police responded three times after midnight on Feb. 4 to a duplex in the 5200 block of Argyle Street, where the family in the lower flat said the woman in the upper flat was deliberately keeping them awake with her stomping. The complainant said the upper resident is being evicted in a couple of weeks, and blames them for that action. The upper floor renter, who was inebriated, said she works midnights and tries to sleep during the day, but is constantly disturbed by the … [Read more...] about Upper flat resident stomps in spite
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Midnight driver raises suspicion
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The driver of a white Ford Crown Victoria, who inexplicably pulled into a residential driveway in the 7900 block of Coleman Street, shortly after midnight Feb. 17, before backing out and leaving the way they came, raised the suspicions of an observant neighbor, who said he had never seen the vehicle in the neighborhood before. Police officers checked the area, but could not locate a vehicle matching the description. … [Read more...] about Midnight driver raises suspicion
Rental box truck stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A 2017 GMC Hi-Cube Box Truck was reported as stolen Feb. 18, three weeks after it was due back to Penske Truck Rental, 3700 Enterprise Drive, from the two people who had rented it. The two renters failed to respond to all contact attempts, so the vehicle was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about Rental box truck stolen
Suspicious dynamite device defused
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The Dearborn Bomb Squad helped the Allen Park Police Department Feb. 28 when a woman cleaning out a garage of a late relative came across what appeared to be a Vietnam War-era device with sticks of dynamite attached. Nearby homes were evacuated and streets were blocked off while the bomb squad’s robot x-rayed and evaluated the item before moving it to a containment vessel. It was then determined that the device was a non-functional prop used for training purposes, which the … [Read more...] about Suspicious dynamite device defused
A musical March: ‘Something Rotten’ at DHS; ‘Chicago’ at THS; ‘Summer’ at the Fisher
It’s a musical March, with Dearborn High School presenting, “Something Rotten,” Trenton High School performing the high school edition of “Chicago” and “SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical” making its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theater. DHS PRESENTS ‘SOMETHING ROTTEN’ The musical comedy “Something Rotten” will fill Dearborn High School’s Valentine Auditorium with laughter March 16 to 19 as the school presents its spring show. The musical, set in London in 1590, features the theatre company of Nick and Nigel … [Read more...] about A musical March: ‘Something Rotten’ at DHS; ‘Chicago’ at THS; ‘Summer’ at the Fisher
Ringwald hosts Michigan premiere of ‘Small Mouth Sounds’
From a Michigan comedic premier to a tempting Broadway touring season, theatergoers have a season full of shows to anticipate. “Small Mouth Sounds,” an adult comedy by Tony Award-nominated playwright Bess Wohl, makes its Michigan debut through March 14 at the Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations in Ferndale. Six people, escaping from city life, find themselves on a silent retreat in the woods, where their vows of silence conflict with their need to interact with other people. As each of them confront their inner demons, … [Read more...] about Ringwald hosts Michigan premiere of ‘Small Mouth Sounds’
The beat goes on: ‘Stomp’ returns to Detroit
Whether you’re looking for music or comedy to lift you away from life’s cares, the Motor City is offering both, with “Stomp” exploding its sound on the Music Hall stage, and laughing filling the Detroit Rep as it launches its season with the comedy “Asking Strangers the Meaning of Life.” The percussive sensation “Stomp” returns to Detroit March 1 to 6 at the Music Hall with its unique blend of musical magic, using everything from brooms to hubcaps, to perform a unique show that began in Scotland. The performers make … [Read more...] about The beat goes on: ‘Stomp’ returns to Detroit
Classics take to the stage with PSCSP’s ‘Peter Pan’ and SCP’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’
Classical tales take to the stage as PS Center Stage Players produce a musical version of “Peter Pan,” while the Southgate Community Players present a youth theater production of “Winnie the Pooh – Kids.” In addition, Barefoot Productions will hold auditions for Paul Bruce’s “Little Women – A Little Musical.” PSCSP PRESENTS MUSICAL ‘PETER PAN’ The musical magic of “Peter Pan” will take one’s mind off the winter cold as PS Center Stage Players travel to Neverland Feb. 17 to 25 at the Jo Brighton Auditorium, 4460 18th … [Read more...] about Classics take to the stage with PSCSP’s ‘Peter Pan’ and SCP’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’