Mandate will apply to all employees, volunteers and providers who practice at a Beaumont facility Beaumont Health will make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for all employees and providers who practice medicine or work at Beaumont facilities. The mandate is because of the spread of the new Delta variant and to protect the safety of patients, employees and providers, Beaumont officials said. The mandate will go into effect after the Food & Drug Administration fully approves one or more of the current vaccines, which is … [Read more...] about Beaumont Health to require COVID-19 vaccine
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Valid write-in candidates listed on city clerk’s website
TAYLOR — Valid write-ins candidates for the Aug. 3 primary election in Taylor are listed on the city clerk’s website. Candidates who will appear on the ballot are: Mayor — Alex Garza, Jeff Jones and Tim Woolley. City Council — Amy Atwood, Jill Brandana, Tina Daniels, Sam Ditzhazy, Nick Dmitruchina, Martin Drouillard, Douglas Geiss, Chrissy Masters Carmona, Justin Mordarski, Korey Morris, Herman Ramik, Lindsey Rose, Ira Slaven, Asha Tyson, Chris Verdun and Angie Winton. Write-in candidates on the website are: Christie … [Read more...] about Valid write-in candidates listed on city clerk’s website
Designer eyewear stolen from SUV
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Two pairs of Bebe sunglasses and a pair of Gucci eyeglass frames were reported stolen July 16 from a red 2014 Jeep Patriot parked in the Princeton Square apartment complex. The thief, who gained entry by smashing the front passenger side window, also stole an old stereo and paperwork stored in the SUV. … [Read more...] about Designer eyewear stolen from SUV
Vehicle hot wiring thwarted by missing battery
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A vehicle was reported damaged by a failed hot wiring attempt July 16 while in the parking lot of Home Depot, 21100 Penn St., while its owner was staying at the nearby Red Roof Inn, 21230 Eureka Road. The vehicle owner said the vehicle likely would have been stolen if he hadn’t removed the battery after he parked it the night before. The ignition module was torn from the vehicle, and a hammer and screwdriver were left on the driver’s seat. There was no surveillance footage, and … [Read more...] about Vehicle hot wiring thwarted by missing battery
Chuck Miller Styline exhibition at LP Museum Aug. 14 to Sept. 18
LINCOLN PARK — The Lincoln Park Historical Museum will host the exhibition “Chuck Miller’s Mobile Masterpieces” Aug. 14 to Sept. 18, a tribute to Miller’s Styline custom auto design career, with a special event bringing some of his original creations to the grounds of the museum for one day. The Red Baron custom hot rod built by Miller will be on the museum grounds as will several of Chuck’s Zingers! – half-scale autos with monstrous chromed hot rod engines of which extremely popular model kits were made for the youth … [Read more...] about Chuck Miller Styline exhibition at LP Museum Aug. 14 to Sept. 18
Taylor man charged with fatal shooting of neighbor
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR —Eddie Hicks, 73, of Taylor was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Barry Bellestri, 46, also of Taylor. A news release from the Wayne County Prosector’s Office said Hicks faces one count of second-degree murder, one count of manslaughter and two counts of felony firearm charges. He was arraigned July 22 in 23rd District Court and was given a $500,000 cash/surety bond. A probable cause conference is scheduled for Aug. 2 and a preliminary examination of the evidence … [Read more...] about Taylor man charged with fatal shooting of neighbor
Santana Project July 24 concert moved inside Ford Center
DEARBORN – Due to weather concerns, The Santana Project concert set for 7 p.m. July 24 has been moved inside the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. It had been scheduled for Ford Field Park as part of the free Music Under the Stars series. The Santana Project will bring a lively performance to the theater playing hits originally made popular by the band Santana such as “Black Magic Woman,” “The Game of Love” and “Smooth.” Future concert dates and performers The remaining Music … [Read more...] about Santana Project July 24 concert moved inside Ford Center
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Southgate family escapes early morning house fire unharmed
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – A family of four and their pet dogs safely escaped an early morning house fire July 15, in the 13100 block of Netherwood, with just the clothes on their backs. “We are devastated but so happy my family walked out alive,” Brianna Kelley said on a social media post. She said their 4-year-old daughter woke them up, which allowed them to get out in time. She and her husband, Robert Dixon, also have an 11-month-old son and pet dogs. Through a post on her Facebook … [Read more...] about Southgate family escapes early morning house fire unharmed
Wounded America Motorcycle Ride benefits local veterans
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers From Trenton, through Dearborn Heights to Taylor, the Wounded America Motorcycle Ride continued its annual tradition of riding through communities with the goal of raising money for local veterans. This year, the ride raised $30,000 which matched the total raised last year during the scaled down version of the sixth annual event. Funds went to the non-profits Downriver for Veterans — which serves veterans in multiple ways including assisting with rent, utilities and car repairs — … [Read more...] about Wounded America Motorcycle Ride benefits local veterans