By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – When local radio repairman Paul Colosimo turns 99 on Oct. 21, he isn't considering retiring – at least not until he turns 100. Mayor Stacy Striz honored Colosimo at the Sept. 7 council meeting, and invited him to ride with her Sept. 16 in Melvindale High School's Homecoming Parade. He is the owner of Paul's Radio and Television Service, 18573 Allen Road, in Melvindale, specializing in repairing antique radios and vintage radios in classic cars. “We opened up Jan. 3, … [Read more...] about Don’t touch that dial
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Pool reopening makes a big splash with residents
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – With the sun shining and children eager to enter the pool, Mayor Stacy Striz kept the pool reopening ribbon-cutting ceremony short, thanking volunteers who helped make the day a reality. Striz recognized Save the Pool volunteers John Barnett and Dennis Walker, along with Dr. Abdul Ahmed and many others whose efforts helped rehabilitate and reopen the pool. She also thanked major donors Marathon Petroleum and Shady Awad of Realty Transitions LLC. Striz said Awad's company … [Read more...] about Pool reopening makes a big splash with residents
Hearing dates set; additional charges brought against Hayse
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Public hearing dates for suspended Police Chief Chad Hayse have been set for 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30 at Kessey Field House, 4300 S. Dearborn St. City Councilwoman Nicole Barnes said at the Aug. 17 council meeting she had filed an amended complaint that afternoon against Hayse with City Clerk Diana Zarazua based on the recently received investigative report. Barnes moved to amend Hayse's leave so it was unpaid, which was seconded by Councilman Carl Louvet. Corporation … [Read more...] about Hearing dates set; additional charges brought against Hayse
Street Fair overcomes threat of rain to entertain
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Despite the threat of rain throughout the weekend, the Melvindale Street Fair Aug. 13 and 14 offered booths with crafts and festival foods, musical entertainment on two stages, and chance to chat and stroll with friends. “Touch a Truck,” a new entry in the lineup, was popular with young children, who enjoyed getting behind the wheel of different trucks and utility vehicles, including a popular John Deere 35G excavator. Two other trucks were on display but off limits to … [Read more...] about Street Fair overcomes threat of rain to entertain
Heroin addict blacks out while driving, treated by EMS crew he hit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – A self-professed heroin addict who blacked out and hit an ambulance at 12:31 p.m. Aug. 14 at Schaefer and Hess was treated by the Emergency Medical Services personnel he struck. The man, a 42-year-old Wayne resident with a suspended license who was driving north on Schaefer near Dix, said he did not remember the crash, and had used intravenous heroin shortly before the crash occurred. When police arrived, the EMS personnel were already treating the man who hit them in the … [Read more...] about Heroin addict blacks out while driving, treated by EMS crew he hit
City clerk asked to revoke business license after fire at gas pump storage facility
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The Public Safety Commission requested on July 12 that the city clerk revoke a gas pump refurbishing company’s business license following a July 3 fire at the business that caused nearly $250,000 in damages. City Clerk Diana Zarazua said on Aug. 2 that she deferred the decision to the City Council, which met on Aug. 3 but did not act on the request from the commission. Mayor Stacy Striz said on Aug. 3 she and Zarazua had just started talking about the request a couple of … [Read more...] about City clerk asked to revoke business license after fire at gas pump storage facility
Police chief suspended pending hearing
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Following a closed city council session during the Aug. 3 meeting, Councilwoman Nicole Barnes moved to suspend Police Chief Chad Hayse for 20 days with pay pending a hearing. She did not state a reason. The motion passed with Council members Carl Louvet, David Cybulski, Steven Densmore and Barnes voting yes, and Councilman Wheeler Marsee voting no. Michelle Said Land was not in attendance. Earlier in the meeting, Barnes said she filed a motion the afternoon of Aug. 3 … [Read more...] about Police chief suspended pending hearing
Pressure increase causes weekend water main break
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – An increase in water main pressure caused a night time pipe break at Dix and Margaret July 30, necessitating a water pressure reduction until an afternoon pipe repair July 31. Mayor Stacy Striz said Aug. 1 that when Interim Department of Public Works Director Gerald Douyard went to check and assess the break July 30, he decided to reduce overnight water pressure. “After looking at it, it was much larger than they could handle at that time,” Striz said, “so instead of … [Read more...] about Pressure increase causes weekend water main break
Arraignment delayed for driver in DTE explosion; new details emerge
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Despite an arraignment delay, police reports reveal new details of an evening that started with a social bonfire for suspect Andrew Gregoire and ended in a massive explosion and evacuation. A court official said the arraignment for Gregoire, 24, of Melvindale, which was scheduled July 26 in 24th District Court, 6515 Roosevelt in Allen Park, has been delayed without a new date being set, while police and his lawyer continue discussions. Police allege Gregoire was drunk when, … [Read more...] about Arraignment delayed for driver in DTE explosion; new details emerge
Melvindale Public Safety Commission discusses improvements in warning system
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Following the July 2 evacuation due to the DTE natural gas explosion, the Public Safety Commission discussed siren tones and updating resident emergency warning systems at its July 12 meeting. Police Chief Chad Hayse said the current siren, which is older, can make several different tones. “The current one just goes off,” Hayse said. “There is a way to make that go higher and lower, which I suggested you could use for snow emergencies.” He said the different tone could … [Read more...] about Melvindale Public Safety Commission discusses improvements in warning system