DEARBORN – Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a juvenile female who reportedly left her home and was last seen in the area of Carlysle and Telegraph during the early morning hours of May 16. Arianna Burch is a 13-year-old female. She is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds and has long braids that reach the middle of her back with blue beads on the ends. Burch also has braces on her teeth. She was last seen wearing teal colored pajama pants and a black shirt. Anyone with information is asked … [Read more...] about Dearborn police seek assistance in locating missing juvenile
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Cherry Hill Presbyterian to host perennial flower exchange June 3
DEARBORN — Need to divide your plants? Looking for something new for your yard? Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church will host a free perennial swap from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3. People with plants to share should take them in bundles or containers ready to swap with the name of the plant, and if needed, any special care instructions. Tables and chairs will be available. Any perennial plant or last season’s seeds are welcomed. Perennial plants include hostas, lilies, shasta daisies, bee balm, milkweed, rue, lavender, … [Read more...] about Cherry Hill Presbyterian to host perennial flower exchange June 3
Puppy predator scams couple
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A couple who thought they were buying a 13-week-old pitbull puppy from a Texas seller were scammed out of $1,000 via CashApp and $850 through Zeal on April 12 when they sent payment for the dog and for a ventilated shipping container. When the seller asked for more money, they became suspicious and declined, after which the seller cut off all contact and kept the $1,850 total paid to date. … [Read more...] about Puppy predator scams couple
Dearborn Heights Warren Valley Golf Course opens 18 holes for public golf
Remainder of course, clubhouse still under construction By ROBERT ANKRAPP For the Times-Herald HEIGHTS – Mayor Bill Bazzi joined students from the golf teams of Annapolis and Divine Child high school, and Warren Valley Golf Course and city officials last week to celebrate the soft opening of the course. Eighteen of the course’s holes are now open for public use, along with a newly constructed pro shop. The remainder of the course, along with the rest of the clubhouse is still under construction. The course … [Read more...] about Dearborn Heights Warren Valley Golf Course opens 18 holes for public golf
Downriver Gymnastics offers classes for students with special needs
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Special needs children can have fun and experience a sense of accomplishment while increasing their physical activity level and building muscle tone at Downriver Gymnastics’ weekend Friends Like Me class. The class, held from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Saturdays at the gym, 13777 Eureka Road, combines physical play with gross motor skill development, and is adapted to meet each child’s individual needs, with coaches and teen gymnast volunteers offering plenty of one-on-one … [Read more...] about Downriver Gymnastics offers classes for students with special needs
Coming of Age: DYPAC presents ‘The Big One Oh! Jr.,’ with OBTC performing ‘How I Learned to Drive’
From light-hearted to thought-provoking, two Trenton theaters open coming-of-age stories in May, as the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “The Big One Oh! Jr.,” with lyrics by Dean Pitchford, music by Doug Besterman and book by Timothy Allen McDonald, and the Open Book Theatre Company presents Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive.” DYPAC PRESENTS ‘THE BIG ONE OH! JR.’ The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “The Big One Oh! Jr.,” a birthday party for an important milestone which takes … [Read more...] about Coming of Age: DYPAC presents ‘The Big One Oh! Jr.,’ with OBTC performing ‘How I Learned to Drive’
Stolen vehicle story sketchy
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 68-year-old man who claimed he was beaten and carjacked by an acquaintance in the early morning hours of April 8 near Taylor Little League North Park kept changing his story, and eventually his 2012 Jeep Liberty reappeared, one block from his apartment on Linden Street in River Rouge. The man smelled strongly of intoxicants, his eyes were glossy and he was unsteady on his feet. He also had marks, bruising and lacerations on his face from the alleged beating, for which he was … [Read more...] about Stolen vehicle story sketchy
Unlicensed, drugged driver crashes into ER
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — An unlicensed woman with multiple active arrest warrants was taken into custody the night of March 25 after she stole a tow truck from J & M Towing, 8964 Inkster Road in Romulus, and crashed in into the exterior of the emergency room of Corewell Health, 10000 Telegraph Road in Taylor. When the woman stole the tow truck, which had the key in it, an employee followed her in his personal vehicle, and spoke to police officer on the phone while in pursuit. After the woman … [Read more...] about Unlicensed, drugged driver crashes into ER
New members are appointed to Wayne County Women’s Commission
Sixteen members, including six new members, were selected today to join the Wayne County Women’s Commission for its 2023-24 session. Wayne County commissioners approved appointments and reappointments during the regularly scheduled county commission meeting. “These are all outstanding women who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the commission,” Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-7th District) said. Members are appointed to represent each county commission district, with others appointed at large by … [Read more...] about New members are appointed to Wayne County Women’s Commission
Book and Media Sale at Henry Ford Centennial Library May 10
DEARBORN – Friends of the Library-Dearborn will host its monthly book and media sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 10 at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. Items featured this month include gardening, home repair, and decorating. Also, National Geographic magazines will be offered for 10 cents each and box sets at 75 cents each. Other items for sale include large print books, graphic novels, magazines, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, and audiobooks. Collectors also may check out the showcase in the book sale … [Read more...] about Book and Media Sale at Henry Ford Centennial Library May 10