By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Two men who were drunk and in possession of a firearm the evening of April 22 at an Oak Street bar were arraigned May 23 in 27 District Court. Former Westland Police Officer Shawn Dennis Davidson, 52, of New Boston and Gregory Jay Tittle, 53, of Carleton, were charged in connection with an incident at a bar in the 110 block of Oak Street by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Davidson and Tittle were together at the bar when Davidson’s conduct led to a request by staff … [Read more...] about Former police officer and other man charged in bar incident
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Arson attempt made on exterior of Wyandotte PD building
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A 51-year-old Allen Park man was arrested during the early morning hours of May 23 after an alleged arson attempt at the police station, 2015 Biddle Ave. Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton said that at 1:45 a.m. May 23 a man with anti-law enforcement views attempted to set fire to the exterior of the building, after which he fled on foot. He said police officers and detectives were able to identify and track down and arrest a suspect within a few … [Read more...] about Arson attempt made on exterior of Wyandotte PD building
Sew amazing: Members of the General Henry Dearborn Quilting Society create art
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – From landscapes that look like paintings from afar to geometrically patterned, colorful creations, the talented members of the General Henry Dearborn Quilting Society have elevated quilting to an art form. On the second Thursday of each month, the group holds a 10 a.m. business meeting and informal show-and-tell at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church, 24110 Cherry Hill Road. They meet at the McFadden-Ross House, 915 S. Brady, at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of the … [Read more...] about Sew amazing: Members of the General Henry Dearborn Quilting Society create art
Fordson High School volunteers assemble care packages during Teacher Appreciation Week
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Fordson High School student volunteers used materials supplied by Western Governors University on May 9 to assemble care packages for 1,000 Michigan teachers, which were distributed during Teacher Appreciation Week. Spokesperson Andi Sommers of Dittoe Public Relations said the initiative comes at a time when more than half of all schools are experiencing staffing challenges. “These kits are a small token of appreciation to let our teachers know they are not … [Read more...] about Fordson High School volunteers assemble care packages during Teacher Appreciation Week
Southgate Community Players present Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Crimes of the Heart’
Southgate Community Players present Beth Henley’s tragicomedy “Crimes of the Heart” June 2, 3, 9 and 10 at the SCP Corner Playhouse, 12671 Dix-Toledo Road in Southgate. The show received the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for a 1982 Tony Award for Best Play. Directed by Josie Stec and assistant directed by Mike Stec, both of Wyandotte, the cast includes: Cortney Markham of Trenton as Babe Magrath Botrelle; Wyandotte residents Kristi Ball as Meg Magrath, Isabella Kroczaleski as Lenny Magrath, Nathan … [Read more...] about Southgate Community Players present Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Crimes of the Heart’
Riverview seeks RFP for sale of 40 acres of golf course frontage
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – The City Council agreed to solicit proposal requests for the sale and development of 40 acres of Riverview Highlands golf course along Sibley Road during its May 8 study session. The intended development would be either mixed residential, commercial or office usage, with a maximum height of three stories. The city will facilitate the rezoning process for the 40.69-acre site with a use-restrictive covenant for the chosen proposal. Proposals for marijuana … [Read more...] about Riverview seeks RFP for sale of 40 acres of golf course frontage
Henry Ford College baseball team advances to NJCAA Great Lakes Regional Finals
By KURT KRUG For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College baseball team advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XII Great Lakes Championship Regional Finals. The Hawks took on No. 1 seed Kellogg Community College May 18, and defeated the Bruins at Jackson Community College 3-2 in the four-team double elimination tournament. HFC then lost to Lansing Community College 12-4 May 19, and will face Kellogg in the losers bracket at 11 a.m. May 20, with the winner advancing to the … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College baseball team advances to NJCAA Great Lakes Regional Finals
Great Lakes conservationist to discuss new book ‘Rouge River Revived’ at Henry Ford Centennial Library
DEARBORN – Author and conservationist John Hartig will visit the Henry Ford Centennial Library to discuss his new book “Rouge River Revived: How People are Bringing Their River Back to Life,” which he co-edited with James Graham — an award-winning journalist and former executive director of Friends of the Rouge. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. May 31 at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., in room M-15. The event is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. “‘Rouge River Revived’ is … [Read more...] about Great Lakes conservationist to discuss new book ‘Rouge River Revived’ at Henry Ford Centennial Library
Dearborn police seek assistance in locating missing juvenile
DEARBORN – Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a juvenile female who reportedly left her home and was last seen in the area of Carlysle and Telegraph during the early morning hours of May 16. Arianna Burch is a 13-year-old female. She is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds and has long braids that reach the middle of her back with blue beads on the ends. Burch also has braces on her teeth. She was last seen wearing teal colored pajama pants and a black shirt. Anyone with information is asked … [Read more...] about Dearborn police seek assistance in locating missing juvenile
Erratic driver leads police officer on high-speed chase
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — An erratic driver on Fort Street near Goddard Road at 2:08 a.m. April 25 led a police officer on a high-speed chase through Wyandotte, Lincoln Park and Detroit, recklessly endangering other motorists at speeds exceeding 100 mph on northbound Fort Street. When the police officer first spotted the driver, he ran the license plate and noted that the registered owner was wanted on a felony warrant. When a traffic stop was initiated and the officer approached the vehicle, the … [Read more...] about Erratic driver leads police officer on high-speed chase