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’
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Taylor schools foundation prepares for Wall of Fame Gala
TAYLOR — The Taylor Public School Foundation for Educational Excellence will be host its third annual Wall of Fame Gala next spring. An appointed committee of Taylor School Board members, school administrators and foundation board members will again select up to three individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Taylor School District and or to the Taylor community in the upcoming months. Past honorees were John Pantalone and Loren Ristovski in 2025 and Caroline Patts and Ken Nelson in 2026. The foundation is … [Read more...] about Taylor schools foundation prepares for Wall of Fame Gala
Sports shoes stolen by porch pirate
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A FedEx package containing two pairs of Air Jordan basketball shoes was reported stolen Aug. 24 from a residential area. The victim said FedEx provided a notification that the package was delivered at 11:50 a.m., but when she arrived home at 5 p.m., it was missing. She was given a police report to initiate a loss claim with FedEx. … [Read more...] about Sports shoes stolen by porch pirate
Woman with cats in stroller steals cat food
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A woman pushing a stroller with a cat carrier holding an unknown number of cats the evening of Aug. 24 stole cat food and Ramen noodles from the Family Dollar store at 27208 Eureka Road. The woman was described as Black, wearing a blue bandana with white polka dots, maroon pants, a black long-sleeved shirt, and red Adidas shoes. She stole five cans of 9Lives chicken, nine cans of 9Lives whitefish, and a case of Ramen noodles. The woman was recorded on … [Read more...] about Woman with cats in stroller steals cat food
Taylor schools foundation prepares for Wall of Fame Gala
TAYLOR — The Taylor Public School Foundation for Educational Excellence will be host its third annual Wall of Fame Gala next spring. An appointed committee of Taylor School Board members, school administrators and foundation board members will again select up to three individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Taylor School District and or to the Taylor community in the upcoming months. Past honorees were John Pantalone and Loren Ristovski in 2025 and Caroline Patts and Ken Nelson in 2026. The foundation is … [Read more...] about Taylor schools foundation prepares for Wall of Fame Gala
Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Under sunny skies, five dozen artists filled the top of the hill at Homecoming with colorful creations during the annual Paint Out in the Park competition. Artist and event staff member Sasha Corder said this is the 12th Paint Out in the Park and the biggest year yet, with 60 artists participating. “Everyone forgets it is a competition,” she said. “Everyone just spends all three days making friends, meeting new people, networking, exchanging styles and techniques and … [Read more...] about Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bore silent witness to lost lives Aug. 13 to 16 at Heritage Park. The traveling memorial is 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Names on the wall are arranged by date of casualty and alphabetically within a day. Volunteers with directory guidebooks helped visitors find a specific person’s name based on their panel location. A … [Read more...] about The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
Business checking account breached
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The general manager of a local business reported June 26 that three checks from their business account had been fraudulently processed and cashed, with the most recent transaction occurring the day before. The transactions occurred by making copies of the company’s actual checks, which the complainant believes may have occurred as the result of a computer system hack. … [Read more...] about Business checking account breached
Taylor Mayor Woolley said vandals damaging Restore 94 project
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Mayor Tim Woolley said people on all-terrain vehicles are contaminating and damaging roadway materials that are being staged south of I-94 and east of Telegraph for the Restore 94 project. Woolley, who spoke during the Aug. 5 city council meeting, said Ajax Paving and the Michigan Department of Transportation reached out to the city today with concerns. “Apparently, we have individuals that are riding back on the location where they are doing the cement mixing right … [Read more...] about Taylor Mayor Woolley said vandals damaging Restore 94 project
Taylor Special Olympian honored for earning three medals at nationals
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Runner Robert Bergum Jr. was honored Aug. 5 by Mayor Tim Woolley for representing the city and winning three medals this summer at the 2026 National Special Olympics. Bergum, 38, won a gold medal in the 200-meter dash, a silver medal in the 50-meter dash and finished fourth in the 400-meter dash. Woolley said it was with great pride that they were recognizing Bergum for his dedication, perseverance and accomplishments. “For nearly 25 years, Robert has been an active … [Read more...] about Taylor Special Olympian honored for earning three medals at nationals