By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 38-year-old Lincoln Park man who tried to leave a Wyandotte restaurant in the 800 block of Biddle Avenue without paying his food and bar tab was arrested July 16 after he turned down an opportunity to pay his bill in exchange for his release. The man, who had consumed “a bucket of beer,” refused to cooperate with police officers, and dropped to the ground, refusing to move, which forced them to physically lift him to secure his person. The man also shouted anti-police … [Read more...] about Dine-and-dasher arrested
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Man arrested for multiple bicycle thefts
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 22-year-old Lincoln Park man was arrested in River Rouge July 15 following the theft of two bicycles in Wyandotte. The first bicycle stolen, a BMX, was taken from the 1800 block of 4th Street, then abandoned outside a store in the 1900 block of Biddle Avenue, where the thief swapped it for another bicycle before fleeing. Using surveillance video along the routes the man took, police officers were able to identify him and track his movements, which led to his arrest. … [Read more...] about Man arrested for multiple bicycle thefts
Riverview proposes rezoning industrial property to allow recreation use
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — The City Council approved July 19 the first reading of a new ordinance that would rezone land near the Detroit River from industrial to a public/semi-public zoning district. The proposed ordinance and zoning change would allow for recreation uses on specific vacant property between West Jefferson Avenue and the river. The portion of those properties are currently zoned for industrial use and once supported industrial buildings, which are now vacant. With the general … [Read more...] about Riverview proposes rezoning industrial property to allow recreation use
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
Downriver officials, local leaders discuss riverfront issues
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers Riverview and Trenton were two Downriver communities that had representatives at a July 13 virtual town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District) where issues impacting the riverfront area were discussed. Most of the conversation centered on environmental issues and infrastructure along with the progress made but work that still needs to be done. Some of the guests were Wayne County Assistant County Executive Khalil Rahal, Trenton Mayor Steve Rzeppa, Riverview City … [Read more...] about Downriver officials, local leaders discuss riverfront issues
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
Wyandotte’s Bacon Library fully reopens
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – With pandemic restrictions lifting, Bacon Library, 45 Vinewood, is back in business, with regular hours, programing, and a summer reading program. The library is now open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The first floor of the Bacon House is open, with study spaces available, and with both the north and south entrances open for patrons. Meeting rooms requests and reservations are being accepted, and may be made … [Read more...] about Wyandotte’s Bacon Library fully reopens
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
SWCRC, DCC to host Downriver job fair
SOUTHGATE – The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber and Downriver Community Conference will host the Downriver Outdoor Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 at the SEMCA Michigan Works! Southgate American Job Center, 15100 Northline. The event is designed to connect Downriver's entrepreneurs and employers with regional talent. Registration is encouraged for job seekers who plan to attend the job fair. A list of participating businesses and registration is available online. Services for job seekers include job search … [Read more...] about SWCRC, DCC to host Downriver job fair
Lincoln Park to employ 5 new hand-held speed detection lasers
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Lead footers beware: Lincoln Park police officers will soon have five more hand-held laser speed detectors to add to the existing three used for traffic speed enforcement. The City Council approved the purchase of the Pro Lasers at its July 6 meeting, for $10,975, from Kustom Signals Inc., at the request of Police Chief Ray Watters. The funds for the purchase are from a city capital account. The supplier is an approved miDEAL participant, which allows Michigan cities to … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park to employ 5 new hand-held speed detection lasers