By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The city council approved the appointment of Capt. Daniel Wright as the new fire chief at its Feb. 25 meeting, following the March 14 retirement of Fire Chief Jeff Carley. Mayor Joe Peterson and City Administrator Todd Drysdale interviewed two candidates, Wright and Fire Lt. Tom Lyon. Peterson said both candidates were impressive, and it was a difficult decision, since both did well on the civil service exam for the position and were highly qualified. “(Wright) has been a … [Read more...] about The ‘Wright’ man for the job Daniel Wright named new fire chief; Carley to retire March 14
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Early morning 911 call leads police to murder victim
WYANDOTTE – A 911 call at 2:13 a.m. Feb. 2 led police officers to 1155 Sycamore, where a 55-year-old woman was a victim of foul play, Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton said. While police officials have not released her name, WXYZ Channel 7 has reported that the victim is Linda Breen. Her live-in boyfriend, identified by WXYZ as Charles “Chuck” Whitman, 38, is being held on unrelated warrants while a 20-year-old house guest who was not in the apartment when police arrived is being sought as a person of interest. Media reports … [Read more...] about Early morning 911 call leads police to murder victim
Infant loss support group donates Caring Cradle to hospital
WYANDOTTE — Tears of joy are shed often in the Birthing Center at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. The labor and delivery medical staff works hard to prepare new mothers and fathers for delivery and life at home with a new baby. But occasionally the tears are ones of sorrow when parents suffer the loss of a pregnancy or infant. After the death of her baby girl, Brooke Marie, in 2005, Angela Winton felt compelled to help others in similar circumstances. She founded Metro Detroit Share, a pregnancy and infant loss support … [Read more...] about Infant loss support group donates Caring Cradle to hospital
Drop-In Downriver seeking private funding for free public skate park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Drop-In Downriver, a Wyandotte-based group, hopes to gain city support to solicit private funding for a free public concrete skate park, which it promoted during the annual holiday parade. The organization said in the flyers it distributed at the Nov. 17 parade that the group is working with advocates from the Tony Hawk Foundation, and have applied to be eligible for a grant-matching fundraising effort of up to $250,000 toward the construction of a privately funded, free public … [Read more...] about Drop-In Downriver seeking private funding for free public skate park
Rose named new Wyandotte museum director
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Historical Commission Vice President Jesse Rose became the city's new museum director Oct. 29 when the city council approved the recommendation of the Historical Commission and Human Resources personnel. The position has been vacant since the last director, Sarah Jordan, resigned. Members of the historical commission and Human Resources Director Anne Goudy received 14 applications, and Historical Commission President Ken Munson, Superintendent of Recreation Justin Lanagan and … [Read more...] about Rose named new Wyandotte museum director
Wyandotte teen serves as ambassador for hearing technology company
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Finn Gomez doesn't let his hearing impairment stop him from pursuing his dreams, and now he will have a chance to help others as a teen adviser for Phonak. Phonak, a division of Swiss-based Sonova, specializes in hearing solutions, often using the latest in technology. Gomez — who uses technology to amplify a classroom teacher's voice with a device which is connected through signal technology to his hearing aid, as well as devices that allow him to better hear other band … [Read more...] about Wyandotte teen serves as ambassador for hearing technology company
‘Tomb’ it may concern Cemetery walk continues sold-out success
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Historical Society's annual Cemetery Walk was once again a sold out success, with people dying to take part, followed by a Victorian-era funeral display at the Ford-MacNichol House. The event, held Oct. 12 and 13, began at the museum and this year took attendees to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery by bus, where volunteer actors told their rapt audience how they ended up 6 feet under. A highlight of the tour was the ghostly specter of the Rev. Leo Jarecki of Mt. Carmel Roman … [Read more...] about ‘Tomb’ it may concern Cemetery walk continues sold-out success
Wyandotte VFW Post hosts 9/11 remembrance
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The solemn notes of a bugle played and flags were lowered to half-staff as Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1136 held a 9/11 remembrance at 8:47 a.m. Tuesday. The ceremony coincided with the time the first hijacked plane hit the World Trade Center 17 years ago. Firefighters, police officers, veterans, city officials and others listened to somber speakers, wreaths were brought forward and the Wyandotte Veterans Honor Guard fired a gun salute. VFW Post Commander Al Sczark said … [Read more...] about Wyandotte VFW Post hosts 9/11 remembrance
‘Returning the Favor’ Mike Rowe reality show does makeover for Downriver for Veterans
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The founder of Downriver for Veterans, Ann Rudisill, who always helps others, received help in return when reality show “Returning the Favor” did a weekend makeover of the nonprofit's storefront. “Returning the Favor,” a Facebook-based reality show hosted by television personality Mike Rowe, best know for “Dirty Jobs,” was in Wyandotte Aug. 27 for the reveal of the new facade of the building at 2447 Fort St., and a brightened and reorganized interior, with improved aisle … [Read more...] about ‘Returning the Favor’ Mike Rowe reality show does makeover for Downriver for Veterans
Trenton schools names community liaison director
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – To communicate better with residents, the Trenton Public Schools has moved high school principal Michael Doyle into the role of community liaison director, with Ron Diroff becoming the principal. Supt. Rodney Wakeham announced earlier this week that keeping the public better informed about school district events and initiatives will help it meet its strategic goals of fostering better two-way communications and expanding outreach. Wakeham said Wayne County Enhancement millage … [Read more...] about Trenton schools names community liaison director