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Members selected for new Wayne County Women’s Commission
Nineteen women from diverse backgrounds have been selected as members of the newly created Wayne County Women’s Commission. Members include one representative from each of the 15 county commission districts, a representative from the county commission and four members selected by Commission Chairwoman Alisha Bell (D-Detroit). “This will be an impactful commission that will look at issues from employment and earning power to health care and child care and beyond and make recommendations to better the lives of women in Wayne … [Read more...] about Members selected for new Wayne County Women’s Commission
Heights offers Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations April 25 at Berwyn Center
First vaccination of 2-shot series only; public invited HEIGHTS – People who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination can get their first shot April 25 at the Berwyn Senior Center, 16155 Richardson. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. The first dose of the two-shot Moderna vaccination will be administered, and appointments for second doses will be provided following the first vaccination. Recipients must be 18 years of age or older to receive the Moderna vaccine. Advance … [Read more...] about Heights offers Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations April 25 at Berwyn Center
Heights police seek information on hit-and-run driver
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Traffic Bureau is working to identify a woman and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run April 18. Police responded to Telegraph and Colgate for a woman who was struck by a vehicle on Telegraph. A beige colored vehicle struck the woman on Telegraph and fled east on Colgate then south on Westpoint, police said. Anyone who has any information or security camera footage on the incident can contact Officer Matt Core at 313-791-9810 or Sgt. Jordan Dottor at … [Read more...] about Heights police seek information on hit-and-run driver
6 Beaumont facilities participating in medication take-back April 23 and 24
Beaumont Health will host prescription medication take-back days at six of its facilities April 23 and 24. Unused or expired prescribed medications may be dropped off April 23 at Beaumonth hospitals in Taylor, Trenton, Wayne and Grosse Pointe; medications will be accepted April 24 at the Center for Exceptional Families in Dearborn, and the Sterling Heights Medical Park across from Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Drop off hours, at all locations, are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The take-back events include over-the-counter medications and … [Read more...] about 6 Beaumont facilities participating in medication take-back April 23 and 24
Police arrest man, woman from hotel
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police were dispatched to TownePlace Suites, 16850 Southfield Road, March 28 on a report of a man walking around hotel property, highly intoxicated and refusing to leave at the request of staff. When the responding officer made contact with the man and it was apparent by his speech and extremely wobbly stance that he was highly intoxicated. He said he did not have a cell phone to call anyone and had no way to get a ride home. During the investigation, the man was agitated … [Read more...] about Police arrest man, woman from hotel
Oak Street Health provides homebound with COVID-19 vaccines
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Mayor Joseph Kuspa praised Oak Street Health April 7 for providing COVID-19 vaccines for homebound people who risk being exposed to the virus through caregivers and family members. He said Oak Street Health, 13667 Eureka Road, has gone above and beyond to assist with the inoculation of homebound people, and he praised Manager Jason Jordan for finding a way to transport and administer the vaccines to private homes, where the recipients were reportedly both grateful and … [Read more...] about Oak Street Health provides homebound with COVID-19 vaccines
WHFR-FM to host annual Radiothon April 18-24
DEARBORN –– WHFR 89.3 FM, Henry Ford College home grown, non-commercial, independent radio and Internet broadcast station, will host its annual pledge drive, “Radiothon 2021,” from April 18 to 24, with a variety of special on-air events scheduled throughout the week. As a non-commercial, volunteer-staffed radio station, WHFR is not licensed to sell commercials and must rely on support from HFC and private donations to operate. Since WHFR does not receive government funding, more than 60 percent of its operating budget comes from … [Read more...] about WHFR-FM to host annual Radiothon April 18-24
Beaumont Health warns Michigan hospitals are at critical capacity, pleads for community to take action
Beaumont Health announced today that its hospitals and staff have hit critical capacity levels and health care workers are pleading for Michiganders to personally take immediate steps to help stop the spread of the virus. The number of COVID-19 patients has jumped at Beaumont from 128 on Feb. 28 to more than 800 patients today and exceeds the volume from last fall. Two weeks ago, the health system was caring for about 500 COVID-19 patients. Hospitals in the metropolitan Detroit region are at or nearing capacity, with many … [Read more...] about Beaumont Health warns Michigan hospitals are at critical capacity, pleads for community to take action