By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Oct. 13 that he was tricked into sending $500 via a gift card to a man that he thought was with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. He said the man had enough information that he thought the transaction was legitimate. It was only when he called back and another person answered, asking for another $500, that he began to suspect that the interaction was a scam. He said that before he received the scam phone call, his bank flagged his account and … [Read more...] about Money sent to fake law enforcement official
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Phone fraud
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman reported Oct. 13 that she was tricked by a scam artist into sending her newly delivered iPhone 18 Pro Max that she had bought for $1,299 from Xfinity to an address in California. The victim said that shortly after she received her shipment, she received a phone call indicating that the phone she received wasn’t intended for her, and that they would email her a shipping label for her to redirect the package. In return, she was supposed to receive a replacement … [Read more...] about Phone fraud
Dearborn Symphony presents ‘Forces of Nature’ featuring 2 Acclaimed pianists and Detroit Zoo partnership
DEARBORN – Dearborn Symphony invites audiences to experience the power, beauty and playfulness of the natural world through music at “Forces of Nature,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Michael A. Guido Theater in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, 15801 Michigan Ave. The program brings together works inspired by nature and the imagination, including Beethoven’s “The Creatures of Prometheus Overture,” Debussy’s “Fêtes” from “Nocturnes,” Saint-Saëns’ beloved “Carnival of the Animals,” and Mozart’s “Symphony No. 41, … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony presents ‘Forces of Nature’ featuring 2 Acclaimed pianists and Detroit Zoo partnership
Dearborn Police Department partners with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Residents encouraged to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications at three convenient locations Oct. 23-24 DEARBORN — The Police Department, in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering residents a free and convenient opportunity to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at three … [Read more...] about Dearborn Police Department partners with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Tony Award-winning Best Musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ at the Fisher
“Maybe Happy Ending,” a six-time Tony Award-winner, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score, performs in Detroit Oct. 20 to Nov. 1 at the Fisher Theater, 3011 W. Grand Blvd. The South Korean musical, with lyrics by Hue Park, music by Will Aronson, and book by Park and Aronson, follows two human-like helper robots, Oliver and Claire, who meet and develop a friendship, then set off on an adventure that leads to them developing human-like feelings of love. The two obsolete, abandoned Helper-bots meet in a … [Read more...] about Tony Award-winning Best Musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ at the Fisher
Southgate Community Players presents ‘The Wolves’
By Sue Suchyta From the Front Row Southgate Community Players presents Sarah DeLappe’s “The Wolves” Oct. 18 to 24 through a story that focuses on an indoor soccer team of competitive teenage girls as they navigate the transition to adulthood in an increasingly complex world. Directed by Josie Stec, the cast, by jersey number, includes teammates Casey Dutcher, 00; Emily Hunt, 2; Stephanie Mustonen, 7; Brooklyn McBride, 8; Isabella Kroczaleski, 11; Aryanna Armstrong, 13; Maiya Martinez, 14; Aliahna Mesahn, … [Read more...] about Southgate Community Players presents ‘The Wolves’
Full STEAM ahead: Goonettes Invitational encourages girls to pursue hands-on roles with school robotics teams
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP –Woodhaven High School was awhirl with robots Oct. 10 and 11 as the Goonettes Invitational held its sixth robotics competition designed to encouraged girls to take a hands-on role. Co-founder and event coordinator Brandon Queen said this year there were 32 different robots representing 41 teams from across Michigan and one team from Indiana. “We certainly have an excellent turnout and very likely over a thousand participants here, and a lot of teams from … [Read more...] about Full STEAM ahead: Goonettes Invitational encourages girls to pursue hands-on roles with school robotics teams
Thousands in property stolen from storage unit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 25 that between July 12, 2024 and June 12, 2026, more than $50,000 in personal property was stolen from a storage unit at 5620 Hoover Street, which had recently transitioned from Red Dot Storage to Storage Rental of America. The man had photos of the locker when it was first loaded, and the mess that was left, with most of the property missing, and a new lock installed on the unit. Among the stolen items were extensive high-end electronics, a … [Read more...] about Thousands in property stolen from storage unit
Halloween in Greenfield Village offers spooky fun
Photos by Sue Suchyta By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Whether you enjoy chatting with costumed characters or taking a short stroll on the wild side through a haunted covered bridge, there’s plenty of entertainment during Halloween in Greenfield Village. Throughout the Village, characters are ready to interact and pose for photos, whether it’s Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz folks, or the colorful characters from Alice in Wonderland enjoying the Mad Hatter’s tea party. There’s delicious food, … [Read more...] about Halloween in Greenfield Village offers spooky fun
Credit card fraudulently used
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 18 that his Bank of America credit card was fraudulently used Aug. 8 at an Ypsilanti Walgreens to purchase a $300 gift card. The victim said there was video evidence documenting the purchase. He said a Bank of America representative told him to file a police report, after which they would initiate a fraud investigation. … [Read more...] about Credit card fraudulently used