By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A Dearborn Heights mother of three started a fundraiser after her house in the 4900 block of Detroit caught on fire last week leaving the family with no place to stay. Lisa Swihart said she lost her house due to a downed power line that caused a gas leak at the meter to ignite. She had lived in the house — which was paid off — for 11 years. According to the GoFundMe page, Swihart lost her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic and couldn’t go back to work since she homeschools her … [Read more...] about Heights fire destroys house; mother creates fundraiser for donations
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Heights Fire Fighters Chili Cook-Off returns Aug. 21
HEIGHTS – The Dearborn Heights Professional Fire Fighters Chili Cook-Off and Family Picnic returns Aug. 21 after a one-year COVID-related hiatus. The charity event, celebrating its 28th anniversary, will take place from noon to dusk at Parkland Park, on Ann Arbor Trail between Outer Drive and Evergreen Road. This year’s cookoff will feature family-oriented activities that include childrens’ games and prizes, a sports memorabilia silent auction, a fire engine water shower, a helicopter, food and beverages, and the … [Read more...] about Heights Fire Fighters Chili Cook-Off returns Aug. 21
The Wall that Heals escorted to Riverview
Taylor North on cusp of Little League World Series bid
TAYLOR — The Taylor North Little League team can qualify for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., with a victory at 5 p.m. today over the Hinsdale Little League, representing Illinois in the Great Lakes Little League Regional. No Taylor team has ever qualified for the Little League World Series. The game is being broadcast live by ESPN. A watch party will be held in the Lake House Bar & Grille in the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course’s clubhouse. The facility will be offering a steak dinner special for only $12 per … [Read more...] about Taylor North on cusp of Little League World Series bid
Wayne County to repave Ecorse Road, between Pardee and Monroe
TAYLOR — Wayne County soon will be repaving Ecorse Road, between the area just east of Monroe and the area just west of Pardee. Ecorse is a county maintained road, and has been in need of improvements. This stretch of the road serves Kroger and Taylortown Trade Center, two high-traffic areas. This project is targeted at approximately $1.3 million. As county and city road projects converge, by the end of 2022, Pardee will be completely repaved, connecting to this newly paved Ecorse section, which in turn connects to Monroe … [Read more...] about Wayne County to repave Ecorse Road, between Pardee and Monroe
Prescriptions stolen from car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A resident of Princeton Square Apartments said that while he was unloading items from his car to his apartment the morning of Aug. 4, he returned to discover a man rummaging through his car, who then fled with his prescription medication. The victim said the suspect was a thin white male in his 40s, wearing a brown shirt and tan pants, who drove off in a red Ford F-150 pickup. The stolen medications included a pain medication for shingles, and two heart medications, including a … [Read more...] about Prescriptions stolen from car
Apple iPhone SE stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A Fedex Apple iPhone SE shipment which was never received last April was reported to police officers Aug. 4 by a woman living in a senior apartment complex in the 26100 block of Eureka Road. She said that Xfinity, which is charging her for the phone purchase which she never received, told her to file a police report to resolve the matter. She was given a police report number to forward to Xfinity to support her claim. … [Read more...] about Apple iPhone SE stolen
Aug. 13 Music Under the Stars concert with Packin’ Heat moves inside
DEARBORN – The Aug. 13 Music Under the Stars concert featuring Packin' Heat, originally scheduled at Ford Field Park has been moved indoors at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Because of anticipated rain and soggy conditions at the park, the concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater. … [Read more...] about Aug. 13 Music Under the Stars concert with Packin’ Heat moves inside
Garza, Woolley advance in Taylor mayor primary; City Council results up to 2 weeks away
Sollars write-in campaign falls short By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — State Rep. Alex Garza and City Council Chairman Tim Woolley fended off a write-in campaign by indicted Mayor Rick Sollars in the Aug. 3 mayoral primary election to advance to the Nov. 2 general election. Of the three mayoral candidates on the mayoral primary ballot, Garza (D-12th District), with 2,793 votes (35.5 percent), and Woolley, with 1,738 votes (22.1 percent) were the top two vote getters with 2,793 and 1,738, respectively. Jeff … [Read more...] about Garza, Woolley advance in Taylor mayor primary; City Council results up to 2 weeks away
Off-road vehicle stolen from garage
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A quad all-terrain vehicle was stolen July 27 from a locked garage in the 7500 block of Pine Street, two days after the vehicle was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The owners had moved the quad into their garage after the lock on its storage trailer recently experienced tampering. The quad was described as a black 2007 Susuki LTZ 400 with a red frame. There was no evidence left at the scene, no surveillance cameras and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Off-road vehicle stolen from garage