By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – A vehicle crashed through a DTE fence near Greenfield and Allen roads shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday and was stopped by a berm installed after a fiery crash 18 months ago. Police Sgt. Robert Kennaley said the cause of the crash is still under investigation, and they are “waiting for results from the hospital.” A witness reported on social media that the driver was speeding northeast on Allen Road, approaching Greenfield, shortly before the crash. Police officials confirmed … [Read more...] about Car crashes into DTE barrier at Allen and Greenfield
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Allen Park officials get Melvindale’s approval for DPW site plan
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The City Council unanimously approved a site plan with an access road through Melvindale Dec. 26 for Allen Park's proposed Baker College land purchase for a department of public works yard. The council lacked a quorum at its Dec. 19 meeting, and rescheduled a session before the end of the calendar year to help facilitate Allen Park's purchase. Allen Park City Manager Mark Kibby, Building Official Dave Boomer and Finance Director Bob Cady received approval from the … [Read more...] about Allen Park officials get Melvindale’s approval for DPW site plan
Fire-damaged Oakwood Food Center demolition to begin soon
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Demolition will begin soon on the heavily fire-damaged Oakwood Food Center, following a settlement with the insurance company, City Attorney Larry Coogan said at the Dec. 26 City Council meeting. The store, 3600 Oakwood Blvd., was destroyed by fire the night of July 4, leaving residents of Coogan Towers, a high-rise housing unit for seniors and the disabled, without a nearby supermarket. Coogan said the owners provided him and Building Official Brad Burns with documentation … [Read more...] about Fire-damaged Oakwood Food Center demolition to begin soon
Allen Park seeks Melvindale approval of proposed DPW site
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Allen Park officials met with the Melvindale Planning Commission Dec. 12, and will seek approval Dec. 19 from the Melvindale City Council before buying Baker College land overlapping into Melvindale. Allen Park seeks one consolidated site for a Department of Public Works site, and hope the Baker College site on Outer Drive east of I-94 and south of Outer Drive will enable it to incorporate a maintenance facility, office space, covered DPW equipment storage, an impound lot, a … [Read more...] about Allen Park seeks Melvindale approval of proposed DPW site
Library to get needed new doors and energy-efficient lighting
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The City Council approved much needed new exterior doors and lighting for the public library from budgeted library funds to replace the current fixtures, which are original to the building. At the Nov. 21 council meeting, Librarian Theresa Kieltyka showed drawings of doors, in a light oak color, which would match the interior vestibule of the building, while Department of Public Works Director Larrie Ordus explained his purchase recommendations to the council. Ordus said … [Read more...] about Library to get needed new doors and energy-efficient lighting
City to sell four vacant lots to rehab company
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The City Council approved the sale of four vacant lots to National Construction for new house construction Oct. 17, hoping it will put the properties back on the tax rolls. The council approved the sale of four lots, for $3,000 each, to Musa Shohatee of National Construction Inc. Building Official Brad Burns said the four lots are adjoining in pairs, with two at 18886 and 18900 Wood St., and two lots at 17346 and 17352 Harman. National Construction official Rose Dakroub … [Read more...] about City to sell four vacant lots to rehab company
Missing Melvindale man found dead
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The missing person case involving David Carter Sr., 39, of Melvindale has turned into an active homicide investigation, Police Chief John Allen said Friday. Allen said on Oct. 1, an Ohio Department of Transportation worker found human remains along I-75 in Eagle Township, south of Findlay, prompting the Ohio State Highway patrol to initiate an investigation. Melvindale police saw the bulletin Oct. 3, which had information matching Carter's description. DNA testing confirmed … [Read more...] about Missing Melvindale man found dead
Blessing Box installed near Melvindale City Hall
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – A Blessing Box, installed Aug. 19 in the City Hall and Police Department parking lot, 3100 Oakwood Blvd., is ready to provide food, toiletries and hope to those in need. The Widows Sons Riding Association, whose members are also Masons, installed the box and filled it, and hope informal generosity and the honor system will enable to be self-sustaining. By installing the box near the police station, it will be on surveillance video, which they hope deters vandalism. A … [Read more...] about Blessing Box installed near Melvindale City Hall
Mystery material
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – For a city in the shadow of a chemical refinery, when white and brown foam spills out of a manhole cover, it's time to close the road and start sampling. In two recent environmental incidents, on July 21 and 31, similar substances seeped from a manhole cover and spilled down the embankment, onto the sidewalk and road, forcing a partial closure of Schaefer Highway. Police Sgt. Ellis Slaughter observed at 6:15 p.m. July 31 that foam was spilling down the embankment and onto … [Read more...] about Mystery material
Melvindale to receive Blessing Box
‘Take what you need, give what you can’ By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – A Blessing Box, based on a “take what you need, give what you can” philosophy, received council approval and will soon be established near City Hall and the Police Department. Sponsored by the Downriver Widows Sons Motorcycle Association, member Robert Stroud made a presentation to the city council at the July 18 meeting, and following the endorsement of Police Chief John Allen (who was not at the July 18 meeting), the city council … [Read more...] about Melvindale to receive Blessing Box