By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP –Woodhaven High School was awhirl with robots Oct. 10 and 11 as the Goonettes Invitational held its sixth robotics competition designed to encouraged girls to take a hands-on role. Co-founder and event coordinator Brandon Queen said this year there were 32 different robots representing 41 teams from across Michigan and one team from Indiana. “We certainly have an excellent turnout and very likely over a thousand participants here, and a lot of teams from … [Read more...] about Full STEAM ahead: Goonettes Invitational encourages girls to pursue hands-on roles with school robotics teams
Dearborn Heights
Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus planning 25th anniversary celebration
DEARBORN – The popular Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus is planning a 25th anniversary celebration and is inviting former drummers and chorus members to come back to Maples Elementary School and reminisce and celebrate with former teachers, principals and alumni of the groups. Parents, alumni and other community members are all invited to the special anniversary event at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the school, 6801 Mead. The evening will start with time to mingle, followed by comments from speakers, including Superintendent Esseily, … [Read more...] about Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus planning 25th anniversary celebration
Mohammed Mawla appointed to Dearborn Heights City Council
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Mohammed Mawla has been appointed by the city council to fill the position left vacant when Councilmember Hassan Ahmad was appointed to replace David Knezek on the Wayne County Commission. Mawla was appointed by the city council in a 4-to-2 vote during its Oct. 13 meeting. By city charter, his term will expire Nov. 2, 2027. Ahmad’s position on the Dearborn Heights city council would have run through Dec. 31, 2029, after he was re-elected in November 2025. Knezek … [Read more...] about Mohammed Mawla appointed to Dearborn Heights City Council
Dearborn Heights mayor confirms possible closure of Berwyn Center
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Mayor Mo Baydoun confirmed the possible closure of the Berwyn Senior Center as a cost-savings measure, with programs consolidated at the Canfield Center, during the Oct. 6 city council meeting. The city council will hold a study session on the possible closing in the council chambers at Dearborn Heights City Hall, 6045 Fenton, following a 5 p.m. closed session special city council meeting on an unrelated topic. The mayor said Oct. 6 that the city may consolidate all of … [Read more...] about Dearborn Heights mayor confirms possible closure of Berwyn Center
Gas station reports counterfeit hundred-dollar bill
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — An employee at Citgo gas station, 5157 Telegraph Road, reported the morning of Sept. 7 that a man entered the gas station and attempted to get change for a counterfeit $100 bill. The man was described as a white male, with white hair and a white beard. The clerk, who noticed immediately that the bill’s appearance was off, stepped away to check the bill, and called for a police response. The suspect left the gas station during this time, leaving on foot. The … [Read more...] about Gas station reports counterfeit hundred-dollar bill
Scammer stole funds from fast food restaurant
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The manager of a Wendy’s restaurant at 8515 Telegraph Road reported Sept. 6 that a scammer whom they thought was the owner called the restaurant and had them transfer $772 in Bitcoin to facilitate the store’s new Point of Sale system. The manager sent the money via Bitcoin from a kiosk at a nearby gas station. The transfer could not be stopped or traced, and investigating police officials believe the scammer call originated overseas. … [Read more...] about Scammer stole funds from fast food restaurant
Resident’s surveillance camera records larceny from auto
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A resident living on Beech Daly Road reported Sept. 5 that he has surveillance camera footage of a person ransacking his car at 5:10 a.m. while another person stood lookout. The footage also showed the pair checking the door handles of other nearby vehicles as well. The two people seen on the footage are also suspected of being involved in a local vehicle theft, with the pickup later being found in Dearborn. … [Read more...] about Resident’s surveillance camera records larceny from auto
Halloween in Greenfield Village offers spooky fun
Photos by Sue Suchyta By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Whether you enjoy chatting with costumed characters or taking a short stroll on the wild side through a haunted covered bridge, there’s plenty of entertainment during Halloween in Greenfield Village. Throughout the Village, characters are ready to interact and pose for photos, whether it’s Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz folks, or the colorful characters from Alice in Wonderland enjoying the Mad Hatter’s tea party. There’s delicious food, … [Read more...] about Halloween in Greenfield Village offers spooky fun
Bzeih thanked for power washing Dearborn Heights Justice Center
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Moe Bzeih, founder of Full Blast, was honored during the Sept. 22 city council meeting for voluntarily cleaning the Dearborn Heights Justice Center, for which it was long overdue. Mayor Mo Baydoun said that Bzeih noticed while passing by that the Justice Center was in need of cleaning, and reached out to city officials to volunteer his time and talent to power wash the entire building on a Saturday. Bzeih told the mayor he wanted to do so to serve the city, without … [Read more...] about Bzeih thanked for power washing Dearborn Heights Justice Center
Crestwood’s Ahmad Bazzi honored for designing winning ‘I Voted’ sticker
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Crestwood High School student Ahmad Bazzi was honored during the Sept. 22 city council meeting for his winning design of a Michigan “I Voted” sticker, one of three chosen. The Michigan Department of State presented three winners out of 90 entries, which were voted upon online, with the winning stickers available for purchase by local election clerks for distribution at polling locations. Bazzi’s design, with “I Voted” in red letters, featured a forest and light … [Read more...] about Crestwood’s Ahmad Bazzi honored for designing winning ‘I Voted’ sticker