By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – A formal hearing concerning a family dog was resolved Oct. 3 with “potentially dangerous dog” charges dismissed, with the owner pleading responsible for “animal at large” and “animal bite” charges. The case, heard in the 24th District Courtroom of Judge John Courtright, was resolved with Allen Park City Attorney Michael Hurley asking for the stipulation that the balance of the veterinary bills, $460, be considered as part of the settlement in the case. Hurley said a portion … [Read more...] about Family dog case resolved
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Mel-NAP eyes replacing Rogers with new elementary school
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Voters in the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park School District may decide next spring whether to replace the aging Rogers Early Elementary School with a new facility outside of the flood plain. The proposed site plan would keep Rogers School, 5000 Shenandoah Ave., Allen Park, in operation until after Shenandoah Street Elementary School is complete south of the current school. Site plans revealed at an Allen Park City Council study session show a baseball field replacing the … [Read more...] about Mel-NAP eyes replacing Rogers with new elementary school
Allen Park swears in newly promoted and newly hired firefighters
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – New firefighters and paramedics Derek Brown and Michael Koppsh, and recently promoted Sgt. James Kolusk were sworn in at the Aug. 28 City Council meeting by City Clerk Michael Mizzi. Not present were newly hired firefighter and paramedic Christopher Ajlouny, and recently promoted Engineer Robert Epperson, who both had family emergencies, Deputy Fire Chief Ed Cann said. Cann said Kolusk has more than 11 years of experience with the Allen Park Fire Department as a firefighter … [Read more...] about Allen Park swears in newly promoted and newly hired firefighters
AP names street Bob Seger Boulevard
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – It may not be “Mainstreet,” but Bob Seger Boulevard runs east of the new city hall, from Southfield Road to White Avenue, between Shish Palace and the new Culver's restaurant. The City Council unanimously approved the resolution, initiated by City Administrator Mark Kibby, at the Aug. 28 council meeting. Seger, who is claimed as a onetime resident by Melvindale, Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor, reportedly played at the Allen Park Civic Center in the early 1970s. Kibby said he … [Read more...] about AP names street Bob Seger Boulevard
APPD celebrates National Night Out at new site
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – The Police Department welcomed the community to its new location, 15915 Southfield Road, Aug. 7 with a family friendly National Night Out, an annual police community building campaign. Police, fire, Community Emergency Response Team and Special Weapons and Tactics vehicles were on display, with snow cones and popcorn on the menu. A dunk tank offered a chance to send an officer into the water for a refreshing dip, and K-9 officers from nearby cities demonstrated their drug … [Read more...] about APPD celebrates National Night Out at new site
Lightning strikes twice
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Is Lightning, an 11-year-old rescue dog, a 70 pound brindle, pitbull and boxer mix, who allegedly attacked two other dogs, a threat to the neighborhood or a misunderstood family pet? Andrea Mitchell, a resident of the 9800 block of Rosedale, said the dog, whom she adopted from a shelter, is a much-loved family pet, who spends most of her time inside the house, and who successfully passed a recent temperament testing. To neighbors, however, the fence jumping canine is a … [Read more...] about Lightning strikes twice
Trunk no Treat?
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Reports of a man who transported his dog in his car trunk provoked loud outcry in local media, but Animal Control officers assure animal lovers that the dog is fine. A neighbor in the area of Roger and Russell avenues captured cell phone video on July 17 of a confrontation between them and the dog owner after he admitted to transporting the dog in the trunk of his car to prevent the dog from dirtying clothes he had on the seat. The video, which was confrontational and … [Read more...] about Trunk no Treat?
Allen Park gator escapes from pen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspaper ALLEN PARK – An errant alligator took a walk on the wild side July 16 when an unlatched outdoor pen let it loose long enough to swim in a neighbor's outdoor decorative pond. The illegal exotic pet, one of two reptiles kept by an Allen Park man, will soon find a new home in a animal sanctuary, as alligators larger than six inches long are forbidden by city ordinance. The saga began when a woman in the 15500 block of Horger was walking to her garage with her granddaughter when she noticed … [Read more...] about Allen Park gator escapes from pen
Allen Park get new Pierce Enforcer pumper
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – A new 2018 Pierce Enforcer pumper truck has replaced a 30-year-old unit, and has already responded to two commercial and two residential fires, Deputy Fire Chief Edward Cann said Friday. Cann said the new truck, purchased for $640,000 from the capital funds budget, is versatile, and can respond to fires, medical emergencies and vehicle crashes. The truck's Hurst Jaws of Life eDraulic rescue tools are stronger, smaller and lighter, and are battery-powered, so no hoses or … [Read more...] about Allen Park get new Pierce Enforcer pumper
Matakas proposes city recreational marijuana ban before state referendum
By SUE SUCHYTA Downriver Sunday Times ALLEN PARK – With an initiative to legalize the use of recreational marijuana on the Nov. 6 state ballot, Mayor William Matakas proposed a pre-emptive citywide ban during a June 26 City Council study session. “I know some cities have opted out even before the thing passes,” Matakas said. “I don't think there is any legal impediment to doing that.” City Attorney Joseph Couvreur said the law wouldn't require a city to opt in or out, but it would have to opt in under the existing … [Read more...] about Matakas proposes city recreational marijuana ban before state referendum