By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspaper LINCOLN PARK – A deadly house fire early Aug. 11 at 679 Mayflower killed three people, including a pregnant woman and a 4-year-old boy, and four dogs, and hospitalized the survivor, Richard “Shawn” Chapman. Victims of the blaze were Caira Chapman, who reportedly was two months pregnant; Caira Chapman's 4-year-old nephew, and Shawn Chapman's caregiver, Angie Baker. Shawn Chapman, who is disabled, was unable to climb stairs, and because he was sleeping on the ground floor of the house, was … [Read more...] about Three people, four dogs killed in deadly house fire
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Lincoln Park man wins $170,842 Black Jack Fast Cash progressive jackpot
LINCOLN PARK — Listening to a voice led to a Lincoln Park man winning a $170,842 Black Jack Fast Cash progressive jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. Joseph Drum, 43, bought his winning ticket at 7-Eleven, 1365 Dix Highway. "I stopped and bought one ticket at the 7-Eleven, but it wasn't a winner," Drum said. "When I got back in my truck, just before I started it, something told me to buy one more. "After I looked it over, I thought it was a winner, so I had the clerk scan it. She told me I would need to go to Lansing, so I was … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park man wins $170,842 Black Jack Fast Cash progressive jackpot
Model A Rendezvous rescheduled to Aug. 11
LINCOLN PARK — With the 90th anniversary of the Ford Motor Co’s. legendary Model A this year, Lincoln Park is using the occasion to host Model A Rendezvous, a gathering of the classic Ford automobiles produced from 1928 to 1932. The free event, rescheduled from a June 9 rainout, will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11 at Youth Center Park, 3525 Dix Hwy. Free parking is available in the community center lot. Co-hosting the event are members of the Downriver Model A Club, the Lincoln Park Historical Society & Museum, and the … [Read more...] about Model A Rendezvous rescheduled to Aug. 11
Fresh and delicious
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – From honey to herbs, entrepreneurs offer tasty, locally grown and small batch products 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Farmers Market at the southeast corner of Southfield Road and Fort Street. Thom Ouellette, manager of the Taylor Farmers Market, is now managing the Lincoln Park Farmers Market as well. He said he is trying to get some new vendors to bring products to the Lincoln Park market, including a homemade ice cream vendor that has been at the Taylor market. “It's … [Read more...] about Fresh and delicious
‘Can Do’ autistic teen belies stereotypes
Food drive helps Blessed Hope Food Pantry By SUE SUCHYTA Downriver Sunday Times LINCOLN PARK – Inspired by his “can do” philosophy, autistic teen Dillon Marshall-Alley of Lincoln Park hopes to change perceptions about autism while helping others with projects like his recent food drive. He delivered a pickup truck bed full of food June 5 to Blessed Hope Food Pantry, 3804 Hazel Avenue. No newcomer to volunteering, Marshall-Alley collected and distributed fleece blankets and socks for at-risk veterans Downriver last November. … [Read more...] about ‘Can Do’ autistic teen belies stereotypes
Model A, Rouge Plant exhibit at Lincoln Park museum June 9
LINCOLN PARK — With the 90th anniversary of the Ford Motor Co’s. legendary Model A taking place this year, the Lincoln Park Historical Museum is using the occasion to host a “Model A Rendezvous,” a show of the classic autos Ford produced between 1928 and 1932. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9 at Youth Center Park, 3525 Dix Hwy. Free parking is available in the community center lot. Helping to host the show are members of the Downriver Model A Club, with assistance from the Lincoln Park Parks and … [Read more...] about Model A, Rouge Plant exhibit at Lincoln Park museum June 9
LP native, Army vet to run 150 miles to honor vets, raise money
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspaper LINCOLN PARK – While others rest this weekend, Army veteran and Lincoln Park native Aaron Bartal will be on the run, crossing the state to honor veterans and raise money for veteran services. Bartal will run 150 miles in less than 52 hours, from May 26 to 28, in the Veterans Memorial Honor Run. It starts in Ludington and ends in Bay City. He will honor a specific veteran during each mile, and will raise money for the Victory Gym in Brownstown Township, which provides free memberships to … [Read more...] about LP native, Army vet to run 150 miles to honor vets, raise money
Sentencing handed down for man in chase, killed passenger
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Eric Lamont-Allen Turnipseed will turn 34 in prison Dec. 21 after being sentenced Wednesday to 8 to 15 years in connection with a Sept. 20 crash where he tried to outrun Wyandotte police before flipping his car in the city, killing his passenger. Turnipseed, of Detroit, pled guilty Nov. 30, to first-degree fleeing a police officer and operating under the influence causing death. He was sentenced to 8 to 15 years concurrently for each charge with 86 days credit … [Read more...] about Sentencing handed down for man in chase, killed passenger
Restaurant co-owner set for trial
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – A 54-year-old restaurant co-owner remains jailed in connection with the death of a Detroit police officer following his arraignment in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. The trial for Steven P. Guzina, co-owner of Tijuana Mexican Restaurants, is set for May 3 in circuit court. He was bound over to circuit court by 36th District Court Judge Lydia Nance Adams on Dec. 7. He is charged with three felonies including second-degree murder in the Oct. 28, death of Police … [Read more...] about Restaurant co-owner set for trial
Lincoln Park girl, 11, strives to beat negativity
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Each day on her way to school, Kayle Gisel, 11, saw an officer at the corner of Dix and Champagne, and wanted to bring him hot chocolate and doughnuts, and on Dec. 6 she did. “It made me feel really good about myself,” Kayle said. “I don’t like all the negativity about police officers and I wanted to do something good for the world.” Officer Alejandro Serna was all smiles when he received the sweet gesture. “It was actually surprising and great,” Serna said. “It was a … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park girl, 11, strives to beat negativity