By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – A $1,500 donation by U.S. Ecology, a national hazardous waste and compliance company with a Taylor location, will enable the Fire Department to purchase residential smoke detectors and other equipment. At the Nov. 20 City Council meeting, U.S. Ecology Taylor General Manager Doug Krouse and Livonia-based Director of Government and Community Relations Alex Hurley presented Mayor Rick Sollars and Deputy Fire Chief Steve Pochron with a check. Krouse said U.S. Ecology's Taylor … [Read more...] about U.S. Ecology donation will allow fire department buy residential detectors
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Judge tells council drug and sobriety courts ‘are changing lives’
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Drug and sobriety courts have a successful impact and change lives, 23rd District Court Judge Geno Salomone told city officials and the city council during a Nov. 19 study session. Now in its 14th year, it has gone from having 25 participants in the program to more than 80, Salomone said, which he said is a direct response to the heroin epidemic. “We handle drug addicts, we handle alcohol addicts and we have a success rate of 71 percent,” Salomone said. “The reason I bring that … [Read more...] about Judge tells council drug and sobriety courts ‘are changing lives’
Santa’s Magic Forest open for season
TAYLOR – Santa’s Magic Forest opened for the season during the Taylor Winterfest Nov. 24 at the Heritage Park Activity Building, 12111 Pardee Road. “Downriver’s finest holiday display” welcomes visitors Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23. Friday hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 15 and 22; and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Sunday hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 16 and 23, and noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Magic Forest is an indoor winter wonderland that features hundreds of animated … [Read more...] about Santa’s Magic Forest open for season
Autistic teen helps homeless vets to expand his social, communication skills
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – As the aroma of food fills VFW Post 4422 Hall, where tables are packed with blankets, socks, coats and toiletries for homeless veterans, Dillon Marshall-Alley calmly absorbs the noise and bustle. Marshall-Alley, 16, of Lincoln Park, who has autistic spectrum disorder, has pursued different charitable projects over the past few years in conjunction with other groups as a way to help overcome the social and communication challenges he faces with ASD. With the help and … [Read more...] about Autistic teen helps homeless vets to expand his social, communication skills
Taylor to get 1 of 2 Michigan BJ’s Wholesale Club stores
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – BJ's Wholesale Club will open its doors in 2019, Mayor Rick Sollars announced Nov. 21, next to Menards, at Eureka and I-75, the former site of the Gibraltar Trade Center. The nationwide chain, which recently announced its expansion into southeast Michigan, also plans to open a store in Madison Heights. “BJ's Wholesale Club locating in Trader's Pointe is another win for the city of Taylor, and its business and entertainment district,” Sollars said. “BJ's is the next step in the … [Read more...] about Taylor to get 1 of 2 Michigan BJ’s Wholesale Club stores
ChristNet provides temporary housing assistance
TAYLOR — Jeremy prefers to stay to himself. He lives in a tent in the woods and collects bottles and cans to get the spending money he needs each day. Sometimes, though, he needs a little extra help to get by. That’s when he drops in at the ChristNet daytime program. He knows he can warm up, get a good meal and be in a place where there is no judgement. Alissa found herself without a place to stay after she and her boyfriend broke up. Her family wasn’t around, and friends weren’t able to take her in. She went to ChristNet for … [Read more...] about ChristNet provides temporary housing assistance
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens holds poinsettia fundraiser
TAYLOR — Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, known for colorful gardens during the warmer months, is extending the plant season this year with the opportunity to purchase poinsettia plants. Taylor Conservatory Foundation is sponsoring a poinsettia fundraiser. The proceeds from the sale benefit the gardens and educational programs throughout the year. Greenhouse-grown 7- and 8-inch multi-bloom plants are $14.99 and $24.99, respectively, and are available in red, white, pink and marble which is pink and cream. Orders must … [Read more...] about Conservatory & Botanical Gardens holds poinsettia fundraiser
Shooting at gas station sends woman to hospital; arrest made
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – One woman is hospitalized and another is in custody following a noon shooting Friday at Marathon Taylor Fuel Stop, 22350 Ecorse Road, between two women who knew each other, police said. Deputy Police Chief Richard Hopper said in a Nov. 16 press release that officers responded to a call reporting a shooting at noon, where two woman, driving separate cars, pulled into the gas station parking lot. Shortly after, a physical altercation occurred inside the store. During the dispute, … [Read more...] about Shooting at gas station sends woman to hospital; arrest made
Santa’s Magic Forest opens Nov. 24
TAYLOR – Santa’s Magic Forest opens for the season during the Taylor Winterfest Nov. 24 at the Heritage Park Activity Building, 12111 Pardee Road. “Downriver’s finest holiday display” welcomes visitors Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23. Friday hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 24; 1 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 15 and 22; and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Sunday hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 16 and 23, and noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Magic Forest is an indoor winter wonderland that features hundreds … [Read more...] about Santa’s Magic Forest opens Nov. 24
Garage fire claims life of Taylor man
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – An unattended kerosene heater may have caused Monday's garage fire that claimed the life of Donald Coffman Jr., 54, who entered the building to investigate the fire and became trapped. Carrie Ann Erving, who lives with Coffman in the 15000 block of Allen Road, awoke to the smell of smoke about 11:35 p.m., and moved her car away from the smoking garage at Coffman's suggestion. She said he voiced concern that something was wrong with one of the kerosene heaters he had in the garage, … [Read more...] about Garage fire claims life of Taylor man