LINCOLN PARK — To help commemorate this year’s 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Lincoln Park Historical Society and Museum is hosting a series of events to observe the centenary. Elizabeth Clemens, author of "Detroit in World War I" (Arcadia Publishing, 2015), will be the museum’s guest speaker at 2 p.m. Nov. 3, offering a visual presentation on Detroit’s role in the war, its industrial contributions and the effect of the war on the Detroit homefront. The Lincoln Park Historical Society & Museum is at 1335 … [Read more...] about World War I centennial events scheduled in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL EVENTS HELD IN LINCOLN PARK
LINCOLN PARK — To help commemorate this year’s 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Lincoln Park Historical Society and Museum is hosting a series of events to observe the centenary. Elizabeth Clemens, author of "Detroit in World War I" (Arcadia Publishing, 2015), will be the museum’s guest speaker at 2 p.m. Nov. 3, offering a visual presentation on Detroit’s role in the war, its industrial contributions and the effect of the war on the Detroit homefront. The Lincoln Park Historical Society & Museum is at 1335 … [Read more...] about WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL EVENTS HELD IN LINCOLN PARK
Lincoln Park city clerk turnover creates election challenge
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Retirement turnover in the city clerk's office has created an election experience gap, leaving the council to appoint a retiree to oversee an election in which she is a candidate. When longtime City Clerk Donna Breeding retired in early September, Deputy Clerk Kerry Kehrer, 60, was running against former Mayor Frank Vaslo, 59, for the position. However, to be eligible to collect her pension after working for the city of Lincoln Park for 20 years, Kehrer had to separate … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park city clerk turnover creates election challenge
Lincoln Park Sears to close as company files for Chapter 11 and former retail giant struggles to survive
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Sears, the remaining store at the complex northwest of Southfield Road and Dix Highway, is one of 142 unprofitable stores closing while the company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Founded as a mail order firm in 1892, Sears, Roebuck and Co. grew during the 1920s to 1950s as it built department stores in urban areas. In the 1950s through the 1970s, Sears expanded into the suburbs with shopping malls. It was the largest domestic retailer until 1989, when Walmart … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Sears to close as company files for Chapter 11 and former retail giant struggles to survive
Sweat Squad Strut
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – As the holidays approach, instead of cocooning and packing on pounds, venture out for a workout that boosts your physical and mental health twice a week with Sweat Squad Strut. Fitness leader Matt Mayes, 25, of Melvindale, who works in advertising by day, presides over the club-like workout, which meets 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, in the Chandler Center, the former Lighthouse Ministries Building, 2069 Chandler. Mayes launched it in September, and hopes to … [Read more...] about Sweat Squad Strut
Lincoln Park PD recognized for life-saving actions treating overdoses
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The Lincoln Park Police Department was honored Sept. 24 with the inaugural Community Addiction Recovery Excellence Hero Award for its life-saving actions in preventing opioid overdose deaths with Narcan intervention. The award, presented at the third annual Reality of Recovery Community Forum, held at Wayne County Community College District Downriver campus in Taylor, was presented by Darlene Owens, director of Substance Use Disorders Initiatives for the Detroit Wayne Mental … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park PD recognized for life-saving actions treating overdoses
Lincoln Park to host inaugural Southeast Michigan Film Festival
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Bringing the film industry to southeast Michigan is the goal of Sundown Pictures, which will host the Southeast Michigan Film Festival Nov. 2 and 3 at Lincoln Park High School. Founded by Blake Redmer, Sean Collins, and Lauren and David Vileo, Sundown Pictures said its mission is to “bring an active and thriving industry to the diverse and talented state of Michigan.” Danny Shaw, public relations and outreach consultant for the Southeast Michigan Film Festival, said they … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park to host inaugural Southeast Michigan Film Festival
Lincoln Park to purchase prefab kennel for animal shelter
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The City Council approved a proposal Sept. 17 to purchase a 12-foot-by-60-foot 16-run commercial kennel for an animal shelter for $85,000 with funds from the capital improvement fund budget. The prefabricated building would include a 10-foot-by-12-foot lobby, and 20 4-foot-by-5-foot animal boxes, each with an attached 5-foot-by-6-foot run. City Manager Matt Coppler said in a summary memo to council members that city employees have been looking for a way to bring animal … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park to purchase prefab kennel for animal shelter
Lifesavers honored at council meeting
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The lifesaving efforts of six men on behalf of Pamela Campbell of Detroit, who went into cardiac arrest July 16, were recognized at the Sept. 17 City Council meeting. Fire Chief Steve Martin recognized civilian bystanders Drew Sorenson of Southgate and Caleb Anderson of Florence, Wis., as well as Fire Department personnel Sgt. Jayson Milley, Firefighter Sam Norton, Sgt. Branden Perry and Lt. Bob Wright. Martin said that at 5:30 p.m. July 16, the Fire Department was … [Read more...] about Lifesavers honored at council meeting
LP museum hosts WWI centennial exhibit, public programs
LINCOLN PARK — The Lincoln Park Historical Museum will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with an exhibition from Sept. 15 to Nov. 14. “The Great War and its Local Connection” will remain on display through the commemoration of the armistice centennial to be observed around the world on Nov. 11. The exhibition will feature photographs and personal memorabilia, as well as uniforms, from local families whose ancestors served on the war front after the United States entered the war in 1917. Additional … [Read more...] about LP museum hosts WWI centennial exhibit, public programs