By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A white 2022 Dodge Durango was reported stolen the night of July 16 from an apartment complex parking lot in the 25900 block of Continental Circle. The victim said the theft occurred between July 14 and 16, with broken window glass left on the ground where the SUV had been parked. There were no surveillance cameras in the area and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Sport Utility stolen
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings ‘The Journey Within’ to Detroit
The Michigan Chapter of the Art of Living Foundation will host envoy of peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Orchestra Hall as part of his 25-city U.S. tour focusing on mental health and his vision of creating a stress-free, violence-free society. Shankar returns to Motor City for the first time in five years. As Michiganders navigate the stressors of growth and change along with the enduring stress and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, many yearn for inner peace and a deeper connection to themselves and … [Read more...] about Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings ‘The Journey Within’ to Detroit
Taylor Good to Great program moves into three new areas
TAYLOR — The city’s Good to Great Neighborhood Improvement Program is moving into its newest neighborhoods: • Area 28 (Telegraph, Goddard, Westlake and Wick). • Area 29 (Wick, Inkster, Goddard and Holland). • Area 30 (Goddard, Inkster, Northline, Beech Daly and Cape Cod). Teams have already starting working in these areas. Letters went out to residents this week. Good to Great focuses on making enhancements such as general beautification, park improvements, signage, tree trimming, utilities, roads, catch basins, … [Read more...] about Taylor Good to Great program moves into three new areas
Summer camp for girls lives up to its name — Camp Inspire
By MARGARET BLOHM Special to the Times-Herald INKSTER – Camp Inspire began as a creative arts camp for girls in Inkster nearly 10 years ago. In 2016, it transitioned to an engaging STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — summer program for girls in fifth through 12th grades. Spearheading the camp is Velma Jean Overman, a community activist and executive director of Operation Refuge, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves Inkster and surrounding communities with emergency food, youth development and … [Read more...] about Summer camp for girls lives up to its name — Camp Inspire
Junior League Baseball World Series making great memories in Taylor since 1981
41st JLWS starts Sunday; opening ceremonies, fireworks are Saturday night at Heritage Park TAYLOR – Twelve of the best teenage baseball teams in the world will converge on Heritage Park for the 41st Junior League Baseball World Series. Opening ceremonies, including fireworks, get under way about 8 p.m., Aug. 12, at World Series Field. A week’s worth of tournament games begin at 11 a.m. Aug. 13. Heritage Park is at 12111 Pardee Road. The Junior League World Series features 13- and 14-year-old ballplayers from the … [Read more...] about Junior League Baseball World Series making great memories in Taylor since 1981
Drugged driver crashes car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 34-year-old Taylor man was arrested the night of July 15 after he crashed his white 2006 Buick Lacrosse into a light pole near Van Born Road and Clippert Street while under the influence of trazodone pills. The car had heavy front-end damage and the airbags were deployed. An eye-witness said he saw the man swerving between lanes before he hit the light pole. The driver who crashed his vehicle had slurred speech and was struggling to maintain his balance. He was unable … [Read more...] about Drugged driver crashes car
Stolen laptop tracked to ex-boyfriend’s house
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — An Apple MacBook laptop reported stolen the afternoon of July 15 was tracked to the victim’s ex-boyfriend’s Detroit residence. The woman reported that her home in the 15600 block of Park Village was broken into, with her Ring doorbell cam stolen and her dining room ransacked. The victim said she had gotten into an argument with her boyfriend the night before and they had subsequently broken up. He did not live with her. A glass hookah pipe, a window screen and an … [Read more...] about Stolen laptop tracked to ex-boyfriend’s house
Double delight: DYPAC’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ and Crestwood’s ‘Matilda’
Local summer theater programs are showcasing rising young stars, including the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center’s production of “Catch Me If You Can” in Trenton and Crestwood High School’s student and alumni production of “Matilda the Musical” in Dearborn Heights. DYPAC PRESENTS ‘CATCH ME IF YOU CAN’ The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, will perform the musical “Catch Me If You Can” Aug. 11 to 13 at the Trenton Village Theater. The musical features a libretto … [Read more...] about Double delight: DYPAC’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ and Crestwood’s ‘Matilda’
Visit Bikini Bottom as the Guildlings present ‘SpongeBob Musical — Youth Edition’
Visit Bikini Bottom with the Guildlings as they present the “Spongebob Musical — Youth Edition” Aug. 3 to 6 at the Players Guild of Dearborn. When a volcano may erupt and destroy Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob and his colorful friends must come together to save their undersea world, using the power of optimism and friendship to defy the odds. The show is directed by Nathan Vasquez, with assistant direction by Courtney Markham, music direction by Bree Rafferty and choreography by Kayla Coldren. Vasquez said he has been … [Read more...] about Visit Bikini Bottom as the Guildlings present ‘SpongeBob Musical — Youth Edition’
Dearborn to host special 70th anniversary commemoration for Korean War Armistice Day, dedicate new Living Memorial
Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council and Korean American Community of Detroit will join in the rededication DEARBORN – Veterans of the Korean War will be honored as the city joins the country in marking the 70th anniversary of the conflict. As part of the commemoration this year, the city, along with the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council and the Korean American Community of Detroit, will join for a rededication of the City’s Korean War Living Memorial. Community members are invited to attend the event at 3:30 p.m. July 29 … [Read more...] about Dearborn to host special 70th anniversary commemoration for Korean War Armistice Day, dedicate new Living Memorial