By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Historical Museum Curator Jeff Day led listeners back in time March 11 to learn about how wars and ribbon farms designed to share river frontage for water access shaped Downriver. “This land of Pierre St. Cosme outlined on the maps did not just become Lincoln Park but also became parts of the cities of Ecorse, Wyandotte and Allen Park,” he said as he began the presentation. Pierre Laurent St. Cosme (“san comm”), born in 1721 in Quebec, came to Detroit in the 1740s. In … [Read more...] about How history and ribbon farms shaped Downriver
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Inventor to speak on GlassMaster at Lincoln Park museum April 8
LINCOLN PARK — U.S. Patent No. 6,178,584 will be the subject for discussion when inventor Ken Post gives a talk at 7 p.m. April 8 at the Lincoln Park Historical Museum, 1335 Southfield Road. Admission is free. Invented by Post in the 1990s when living on Cloverlawn Street, the GlassMaster windshield cleaning apparatus was inspired by a spark of an idea that came while he was between jobs. Post and his friend Rob Laskos formed K & R Industries, LLC, in 1998, and entered business together marketing the item. By the early … [Read more...] about Inventor to speak on GlassMaster at Lincoln Park museum April 8
Downriver Salvation Army serves up soup for a good cause
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – From chili to chocolate, soups from across Downriver offered steamy, mouth-watering temptation during the Wyandotte-based Salvation Army Downriver Corps’ annual Soup Day program fundraiser March 11 at the Grecian Center. Lt. Shawn Sutter Sr. of the Salvation Army Downriver said the event helps fund its Breaking Bread meal share program. “These funds will go directly back into the community,” he said. “It doesn’t go to supporting any other program but to … [Read more...] about Downriver Salvation Army serves up soup for a good cause
Melvindale City Council approves police chief’s request for overdose team
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The City Council approved Police Chief Chris Egan’s request for a Face Addiction Now / Quick Response Team to help combat drug overdoses, during the March 18 council meeting. Face Addiction Now is a community-based organization and resource that helps close critical gaps in addressing substance use by offering educational programing, distributing Narcan and providing information about recovery programs. The Quick Response Team an initiative of FAN, provides … [Read more...] about Melvindale City Council approves police chief’s request for overdose team
Mad About Marches: Dearborn Symphony blends school spirit, Hollywood power, and symphonic spectacle
What happens when school spirit, cinematic power, and classical fanfare meet center stage? You get the Dearborn Symphony’s “Mad About Marches,” a slightly sport-centric evening of pure orchestral momentum that brings together fans of music, athletics, and pageantry in one unforgettable celebration. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. This high-energy program opens with a bold lineup of marches that span opera houses, parade routes, and the … [Read more...] about Mad About Marches: Dearborn Symphony blends school spirit, Hollywood power, and symphonic spectacle
Southgate American House fire first responders honored
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Mayor Joseph Kuspa, Fire Chief Justin Graves and Police Chief Mark Mydlarz honored the Oct. 24 American House first responders prior to the March 18 City Council meeting. A state of Michigan recognition for leadership and meritorious service was presented to Fire Department officials: Fire Marshal Jeff Neimann, Capt. Dan Werling and Lt. Mark Hunt; Allen Park Deputy Fire Chief Eric Taylor; Lincoln Park Fire Chief Mike Prinz; Wyandotte Fire Chief Jeremy Moline; Riverview Fire Chief … [Read more...] about Southgate American House fire first responders honored
Fisher hosts ‘Mamma Mia,’ ‘& Juliet;’ WSU brings ‘SpongeBob’ to the stage
Local theaters are welcoming in spring with a wide range of entertainment options, including the 25th anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia,” which features music by ABBA, the new musical “& Juliet,” which explores what could have happened if Shakespeare’s tragic heroine were given a second chance at life, which are both at the Fisher Theater, and Theatre and Dance at Wayne’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical” on the Hilberry Gateway Stage. FISHER HOSTS ‘MAMMA MIA’ The 25th anniversary of the “Mamma Mia” Broadway debut comes … [Read more...] about Fisher hosts ‘Mamma Mia,’ ‘& Juliet;’ WSU brings ‘SpongeBob’ to the stage
SUV driver flees crash
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The driver of a black sport utility vehicle fled from the 15000 block of Oceana Avenue near Park Avenue after hitting the vehicle of a 63-year-old woman who was backing into her driveway. The victim, who was not injured, said the driver fled northbound on Park Avenue. Her vehicle sustained minor damage. … [Read more...] about SUV driver flees crash
Shoplifters target sporting goods store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Two men stole approximately $560 worth of merchandise from Dunham’s Sports, 23150 Outer Drive, fleeing the scene in a black GMC Acadia. Store surveillance footage showed two men stealing a $90 Easton MAV1 backpack, a $350 YETI Hopper M30 tote soft cooler and two pairs of Carhartt Force relaxed fit sweatpants, valued at $60 a pair. Both men were Black, 20 to 30 years old, and wearing black sweatpants and jackets. A store employee provided police officers with a photo of the … [Read more...] about Shoplifters target sporting goods store
Women’s credit union accounts hacked
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A woman reported that her credit union savings and checking accounts were fraudulently accessed in January and February, with approximately $2,800 withdrawn over the course of a dozen transactions. She said her credit union had refunded approximately $1,200 of the transactions to date, and new savings and checking account numbers had been issued. She said the fraudulent transactions occurred after an internet and cable provider employee had access to her personnel laptop, … [Read more...] about Women’s credit union accounts hacked