By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 48-foot-long car hauler trailer was reported stolen May 6 from a parking lot near a construction site in the area of Eureka Road and Huron Street. The trailer, owned by Jay’s Excavating, is valued at $25,000, and had a “for sale” sign posted on it. The trailer has a black exterior and a fifth wheel plate. There was no suspect information. The trailer was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about Trailer stolen near construction site
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Barber shop exterior vandalized
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The owner of Donaldmight Cuts Barber Shop, 25245 Eureka Road, reported the morning of May 5 that his shop was vandalized the night before. Surveillance camera footage shows a nearby resident, a white male in his 20s, leave his porch, approach the store and spray-paint the lens of the security camera, after which the building was tagged with graffiti. Police officers went to the house shown in the surveillance footage to talk to the suspect, but no one answered the door. … [Read more...] about Barber shop exterior vandalized
Judge rules in favor of Bower in Sollars ballot eligibility case
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Mayor Rick Sollars is ineligible to appear on the city’s primary election ballot after Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny ruled in favor of City Clerk Cynthia Bower May 13. The reasoning behind the ruling is due to Sollars’ owing $2,500 in late fees, according to the Wayne County Clerk’s Campaign Finance System. Bower decided that Sollars was ineligible to be on the ballot because of failing to file at least seven campaign finance reports under the Michigan Campaign … [Read more...] about Judge rules in favor of Bower in Sollars ballot eligibility case
Registration under way for Fish & Loaves’ Happy Soles Virtual Race
TAYLOR — Registration continues for the 2021 Happy Soles Virtual Race, which raises funds for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. The challenge runs through June 13. “We're challenging our donors, volunteers and the community to run, walk, cycle, swim or row as many miles as you can and contribute to the total event miles for the 2021 Happy Soles Virtual Race,” Fish & Loaves Executive Director Mary Hollens said. “Our 2021 goal is to surpass the number of households that Fish & Loaves served in 2020 in miles: that’s … [Read more...] about Registration under way for Fish & Loaves’ Happy Soles Virtual Race
OBTC launches second Driveway Theatre season with ‘Every Love Story Ever Told’
Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company will launch its second season of socially distanced, outdoor Driveway Theatre shows on May 28 with Sean Paraventi’s “Every Love Story Ever Told.” Directed by Krista Schafer Ewbank, the show features Ryan Ernst and Tiaja Sabrie as Marvin and Marge, who celebrate their wedding anniversary by acting out “every love story ever told” in a half hour. Paraventi said he is a hopeless romantic. “‘The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)’ was definitely an inspiration for this project,” … [Read more...] about OBTC launches second Driveway Theatre season with ‘Every Love Story Ever Told’
Downriver Gymnastics celebrates another state champion
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Downriver Gymnastics has another state champion: Zoe Cheff, 12, of Trenton, after last weekend’s state meet in Port Huron, where gymnasts proved they were bouncing back from last year’s COVID-canceled season. “All the gymnasts did amazingly,” Downriver Gymnastics owner Kelli Cook said. Cheff, of the Xcel Silver team, earned a bronze medal on the beam, gold on the floor and silver in the all-around. She was also eighth on the vault. “Our Xcel Silver team did an … [Read more...] about Downriver Gymnastics celebrates another state champion
Judge’s ruling puts Sollars’ name on ballot
Show cause hearing May 10 in circuit court By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny granted a temporary restraining order to Mayor Rick Sollars May 3, putting his name back on the city’s primary election ballot. The Taylor Election Commission followed the order to place Sollars on the ballot. According to the city’s website, the three-person commission is comprised of Sollars, City Clerk Cynthia Bower and City Council Chairman Tim Woolley. A show cause hearing is … [Read more...] about Judge’s ruling puts Sollars’ name on ballot
Taylor celebrates National Day of Prayer
Car radio stolen from vehicle parked at victim’s work
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A factory standard radio was stolen April 25 from the vehicle of an employee of the Oakwood Group, a plastic products company located at 9755 Inkster Road. Surveillance footage showed a person in a red pickup enter the parking lot, break the window, enter the vehicle and remove the radio from the center console. A company spokesperson said a higher resolution surveillance camera on site may be able to get a reading of the pickup’s license plate number. … [Read more...] about Car radio stolen from vehicle parked at victim’s work
Dodge Charger window shattered
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The rear passenger window of a blue 2013 Dodge Charger was reported shattered the morning of April 25, after it was parked overnight in the 10700 block of Westpoint Street in Taylor. No items were missing from the vehicle, and the victim said he did not hear or see anything suspicious. … [Read more...] about Dodge Charger window shattered