By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – The City Council passed a resolution at its Jan. 7 meeting opposing the proposed Wayne County changes to the Community Development Block Grant Program, which would significantly reduce its allocation. The CDBG Urban County Program, federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, funds the 34-city Wayne County Community Development Program, which is planning to switch from an allocation model to a Request For Proposals model which would favor … [Read more...] about Riverview opposed to CDBG funding allocation changes
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Riverview studies options to replace revenue when landfill closes in 10 years
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – City officials are studying ways to replace the income it will lose when the landfill — it's largest source of income — closes in a decade, including selling the city golf course. The mayor and City Council met in a study session Jan. 14 to review the options available to the city when its land preserve reaches capacity in 10 years. Nearby cities have opposed its expansion, and county and state government have indicated that approval of expansion in an urban area is … [Read more...] about Riverview studies options to replace revenue when landfill closes in 10 years
Ex-con sought by police after knife attack on woman
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – An ex-con is wanted for assault with intent to murder after he allegedly knifed a woman he knew in the face Nov. 11 in a parking lot at Huntington House Apartments. Michael Frank Barkovitz, 37, of Wyandotte is wanted for assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, and assault with a deadly weapon. As a habitual offender with a fourth offense, he faces a mandatory 25-year sentence if convicted. Police Chief Clifford Rosebohm … [Read more...] about Ex-con sought by police after knife attack on woman
World War II veteran Elsie Midget was her family’s first Marine
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Elsie Midget, 94, of Riverview, a World War II veteran, who served from 1944 to 1946, was also the first member of her family to serve in the Marine Corps. “I had a good time,” she said with a laugh. Midget left Trenton, where she was raised, and did her basic training in New River, N.C., then she was was sent to Quantico, Va., where she served in the women's reserve stateside as a butcher. Midget said she was 20 years old when she enlisted, so her parents had to sign a … [Read more...] about World War II veteran Elsie Midget was her family’s first Marine
Seitz remains open following threat investigation
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Seitz Middle School was open Oct. 26 following investigation into a threat made by a student during after-school hours Oct. 25, with the student not in school following the threat. Parents of middle school students took to social media early Friday to see if the threat made Thursday, which was mentioned to parents in an email Thursday night, would result in the cancellation of Friday classes, which it did not. Police Chief Clifford Rosebohm said Friday that he had no … [Read more...] about Seitz remains open following threat investigation
Navy vet and Melvindale native Paul Colosimo celebrates 101st birthday
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Navy veteran Paul Colosimo celebrated his 101st birthday Oct 21 with family and friends at Atria Kinghaven care facility, where the mayor and veterans honored him. Colosimo's two daughters and son, a brother, and some of his eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren attended his party, along with Mayor Andrew Swift and the Wyandotte Veterans Honor Guard. Colosimo, a longtime Melvindale resident, served in the Navy during World War II on the Naval Command Ship USS … [Read more...] about Navy vet and Melvindale native Paul Colosimo celebrates 101st birthday
Riverview names Lammers new fire chief
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Ronald Lammers become the city's new fire chief Oct. 15 in the city’s effort to address serious staffing concerns that have forced it to rely excessively on mutual aid. Lammers, former Ecorse fire chief, will address staffing concerns in the department of part-time firefighters, which has forced the city to rely on neighboring Trenton and Wyandotte when shifts were understaffed, beyond the expected scope of mutual aid. Police Chief Clifford Rosebohm will continue to oversee … [Read more...] about Riverview names Lammers new fire chief
Ash Stevens to seek tax break for $8.85 million expansion
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – The City Council will vote Oct. 15 whether to grant a 12-year property tax exemption to Ash Stevens LLC for its proposed $8.85 million production, lab and office expansion. Todd Bartlett, finance director for Ash Stevens LLC, a division of Piramal Pharma Solutions, met with the city council and other city officials in a study session Oct. 9 to explain its application for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Tax Certificate. The company proposes an $8.85 million expansion of … [Read more...] about Ash Stevens to seek tax break for $8.85 million expansion
Man arraigned for home invasion, felonious assault
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Lloyd David Springfield of Troy was arraigned by video July 27 in 27th District Court of Wyandotte before Judge Randy Kalbach for home invasion and felonious assault. Police Chief Clifford Rosebohm said Springfield was remanded to the custody of the Wayne County Sheriff's office and denied bond. A probable cause conference will be held in 27th District Court Aug. 9, with an Aug. 16 date for a preliminary examination of the evidence against him. Springfield also is suspected … [Read more...] about Man arraigned for home invasion, felonious assault
Riverview council quizzes Crown president on McLouth site intentions
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – City Council members questioned Crown President Michael Samhat about a rumored logistics center at the former McLouth site and its impact on local roads June 18. Logistics centers relate to the transport, coordination and distribution of goods, for both national and international transit. The former McLouth site is a logical contender for a logistics operation, given Crown's similar operations, and the site's access to road, rail and deep waterway access. To reach the former … [Read more...] about Riverview council quizzes Crown president on McLouth site intentions