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
VFW remembers Purple Heart Day with solemn remembrance
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Amid a garden thick with symbolically purple blooms, Wyandotte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1136 hosted a Purple Heart Day remembrance Aug. 7 at Biddle Avenue and Superior Boulevard. Master of Ceremonies, VFW member the Rev. Tony Darrington, a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient himself, said Purple Heart Day remembers those who served and suffered in the service of their country, many of whom are no longer with us. “The Military Order of the … [Read more...] about VFW remembers Purple Heart Day with solemn remembrance
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
Suspect in custody for purse theft, lottery purchase
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Police have a suspect in custody and are awaiting the arraignment of a man who may have stolen a wallet and purse Aug. 4 or 5 from a car parked in the 1700 block of Third Street, after which he may have used the credit cards on Aug. 5 to purchase $250 worth of scratch off lottery tickets at a Lincoln Park gas station, where his image was captured on surveillance camera footage. … [Read more...] about Suspect in custody for purse theft, lottery purchase
Damaging breakup
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE —A man and a woman whose relationship recently ended took turns trashing each other’s vehicles shortly after midnight July 30 in the 1800 block of Lindbergh Street. A 40-year-old River Rouge woman, who was reportedly upset about a recent breakup, drove to the residence of her 47-year-old Wyandotte ex-boyfriend, and slashed a tire on his vehicle before slamming a brick through his windshield. Her former boyfriend called 911, then grabbed a tire iron and smashed the … [Read more...] about Damaging breakup
Drunken woman arrested for resisting
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE —A drunken 40-year-old Trenton woman was arrested for resisting and obstructing police the afternoon of July 31 in the 2800 block of Fort Street after a person who offered to give her a ride home pulled over and tried to get her to exit his vehicle after she became argumentative and started throwing things at him from inside the vehicle. The woman refused a police officer’s request to exit the vehicle, and turned down a ride home from the officer. Despite repeated attempts to … [Read more...] about Drunken woman arrested for resisting
Traffic stop yields cocaine
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE —A speeding driver was arrested the night of July 31 on Biddle Avenue near Goddard Road after cocaine was found in his vehicle. The driver, a 34-year-old Belleville man, showed signs of intoxication and refused to exit his vehicle, becoming argumentative despite the police officers’ patience. He was eventually forcibly removed from the vehicle and handcuffed. A search of the man revealed a plastic package containing cocaine. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop yields cocaine
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