By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Police are investigating the death of a man after his body was found in the parking lot of Taco Bell, 4539 S. Telegraph Road. Employees found the man’s body inside a gray vehicle on the passenger seat side just after 7:30 a.m. and called police. The cause of death is under investigation and police have yet to release the man’s identification or additional details. Security video from the restaurant and other businesses nearby are being checked by police to identify any … [Read more...] about Police investigating death after body found inside vehicle
Dearborn Heights
Public forum Sept. 19 aims to solicit input on Van Born Corridor project
HEIGHTS — Public input on the Van Born Corridor Improvement Project will be sought at a public forum scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley St. The joint project, shared between the cities of Dearborn Heights and Taylor, was initiated in 2017 and calls for a host of infrastructure and aesthetic improvements along Van Born Road that will better support local businesses, residents and visitors to the area. A steering committee of citizens and business owners from Dearborn Heights and Taylor … [Read more...] about Public forum Sept. 19 aims to solicit input on Van Born Corridor project
Rashida Tlaib poised to become first Muslim congresswoman
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — “You believed and we won,” read the thank-you letters Democratic 13th Congressional District representative candidate Rashida Tlaib sent to supporters who have positioned her to become the first-ever Muslim woman in Congress. “The opportunity came about after John Conyers III’s retirement and it was a time when I was fighting back on a lot of issues,” she said last week. “I thought, ‘Am I gonna stay outside or jump in and fight against issues?’ It’s still sinking in that I won … [Read more...] about Rashida Tlaib poised to become first Muslim congresswoman
Amended Canfield Arena lease agreement approved
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The City Council unanimously approved a 15-year lease agreement with Elite Sports Training to demolish and redevelop the vacant Canfield Arena, 2100 Kinloch. Councilman Ray Muscat made a motion during a study session Aug. 14 for an offer on the agreement followed by support by Bill Bazzi. Elite Sports Training won the bid to develop the center in February under the original plan of bringing the current building up to code and adding the sports amenities. In June, Elite … [Read more...] about Amended Canfield Arena lease agreement approved
Upset incumbent Knezek awaits election certification before taking next step
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — State Sen. David Knezek (D-Dearborn Heights), who was upset in the Aug. 7 Democratic primary to relative unknown Betty Jean Alexander of Detroit, said he will await the Board of Canvassers certifies the results before taking the next steps with his career. “My team and I are waiting until the Board of Canvassers certifies the election before making any official declaration,” Knezek said in a statement last week. “A number of candidates have chosen this route due to the … [Read more...] about Upset incumbent Knezek awaits election certification before taking next step
Water main, paving projects start in Dearborn Heights
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The city began its water main project on Warren Avenue between Beech Daly and Inkster roads and paving project on Beech Daly between Ford Road and Warren Avenue this week. During the water main project, the curb-side lane on westbound Warren will be closed for the five- to six-week construction period. Residents will be able to access side streets into their neighborhoods, but will not have access to water for about 8 hours. Construction workers will notify residents about … [Read more...] about Water main, paving projects start in Dearborn Heights
Incumbent, newcomer will face-off for State Senator seat
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The 5th District State Senator primary race will have incumbent Democrat David Knezek facing off against Betty Jean Alexander on Aug. 7. Both candidates are vying for a four-year term in the district that serves Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Garden City, Inkster and Redford Township. Republican DeShawn Wilkins is unopposed on the Republican side of the ballot. Candidates were contacted and asked to answer questions about why they are interested in the state senate position. … [Read more...] about Incumbent, newcomer will face-off for State Senator seat
Incumbent, newcomer vie state rep seat
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) will be on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot as an incumbent in the 11th District as he faces off against Garden City Mayor Randy Walker. Both men are seeking the two-year term to serve the areas of Garden City, Inkster and parts of Dearborn Heights, Livonia and Westland. Republican James Townsend will be unopposed on the ballot. Candidates were contacted and asked to answer questions about why they are interested in the state senate … [Read more...] about Incumbent, newcomer vie state rep seat
Heights woman loses everything after house fire
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A house fire and expired homeowner’s insurance has left Dearborn Heights resident Jill Wilson without a house as of July 19. Wilson was sleeping the living room in the 25600 block of Lehigh when she woke up to crackling sounds coming from the wooden deck in the backyard. “It was about 4:47 a.m. when I woke up to the cracking and flames outside on the air conditioner,” she said. “I called 911 and a neighbor also called the fire department.” According to Fire Marshal Douglas … [Read more...] about Heights woman loses everything after house fire
Local sea scouts compete, place in their first Port Huron to Mackinac
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Four days of light wind, rain storms and lack of sleep weren’t enough to rattle the Sea Scouts from St. Sebastian Church Troop 1148 as they completed the 2018 Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race July 17. The crew on board the boat — the Sojourner — had five Sea Scouts ranging from 16 to 20 years old and three adults. The Scouts were Caleb Parton, Sara Mazurek, Caitlin Parton, Rachel Washburn and Billy Stimson while the adults were Troop Skipper and Advisor Tim Branson, Becky … [Read more...] about Local sea scouts compete, place in their first Port Huron to Mackinac