DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Library will host Scott Hucker of Great Lakes Staple Seeds for a virtual talk about raising grains in home gardens at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 via Zoom. Hucker will go through a growing season step by step, sharing his personal experience with growing these diverse and versatile staple crops: wheat, barley, oats, rice, sorghum, triticale, millet, and amaranth. He will speak about selection, planting, cultivation, harvest and processing on a personal-use scale, along with culinary uses. To register … [Read more...] about Library to host talk about growing grains on a small scale for home, community gardens
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JLWS Day 3: Four elimination games today, one including Taylor North
TAYLOR — There are four must-win games on the Aug. 16 schedule. Each of the teams has one loss. Four teams will be eliminated in the modified double-elimination format at the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor. 11 a.m. — The Europe-Africa champions from the South Czech Republic Little League in Brno, Czech Republic (0-1) vs. the Australia national champions from the Perth Metro East Little League in Perth, Australia (0-0) 2 p.m. — The Michigan District 5 champions from the Taylor North Little League in … [Read more...] about JLWS Day 3: Four elimination games today, one including Taylor North
The world returns to Taylor for 40th Junior League World Series
By DAVE GORGON For the Sunday Times TAYLOR – The best teams of 13- and 14-year-old baseball players from around the globe are arriving in Taylor for the 40th Junior League World Series, scheduled for Aug. 14 to 21 at Heritage Park. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at World Series Field on the Taylor South Little League complex in Heritage Park. There will be a colorful parade of champions, presentations by dignitaries, a ceremonial first pitch and fireworks. The public is invited. Admission is … [Read more...] about The world returns to Taylor for 40th Junior League World Series
POP team dedicates ‘Replenish’ mural on Alanos as east Dearborn grows its art presence
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Sunshine and vibrant color combined July 11 to enhance the dedication of the latest Pockets of Perception mural, “Replenish,” on Alanos Pizza and Subs, 14212 Michigan Ave. The project, supported by the Dearborn Community Fund, is helping create an art mecca along Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn. Emmajean Woodyard, executive director of the non-profit Dearborn Community Fund, said the mural is an awesome addition to the community. “It’s a celebration of … [Read more...] about POP team dedicates ‘Replenish’ mural on Alanos as east Dearborn grows its art presence
Car window broken in hospital parking lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The driver’s side window of a black 2014 Dodge Journey was found shattered July 23 in the parking lot at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton, 5450 Fort St. A security employee said he discovered the damage during morning rounds. The vehicle owner said nothing was removed from the vehicle. … [Read more...] about Car window broken in hospital parking lot
Primary election sets up November races
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers Downriver residents now know who will be on the November general election ballot following the primary election, which saw many incumbents win their races. The new 13th Congressional District Democratic winner was 3rd District state Rep. Shri Thanedar who received 22,302 votes. He will face unopposed Republican Martell Bivings in the general election. Remaining candidates were Adam Hollier with 18,513 votes, Portia Roberson with 13,312, John Conyers with 6,773, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo … [Read more...] about Primary election sets up November races
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Wayne County to resume household hazardous waste collection days
Wayne County will resume its quarterly large scale household hazardous waste collection efforts during events scheduled for August and October. Upcoming waste collections are: • Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Second Ebenezer Church 14601 Dequindre St., Detroit. • Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wayne County Community College District, 21000 Northline Road, Taylor. Hosted by the Department on Public Services’ Environmental Services, the collection events are opportunities for the community to safely dispose of items such … [Read more...] about Wayne County to resume household hazardous waste collection days
First responder radio stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A Grosse Ile Township Fire Department radio was stolen June 16 from an unlocked vehicle parked at an undisclosed Trenton business, with the theft reported July 18 to Trenton police. The victim said the Motorola radio had a $4,000 estimated value. … [Read more...] about First responder radio stolen
Windshield shattered
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The windshield of a 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk was reported shattered the afternoon of July 20 while it was parked on an undisclosed residential street. The damage occurred between 1 and 5 p.m. while the nearby residence was unoccupied. The vehicle was parked under a tree, but no limbs or branches appear to have caused the damage. There were no other foreign objects found nearby which might have caused the windshield to shatter. … [Read more...] about Windshield shattered