By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Pooches and the people who love them filled Bishop Park May 29 to 31 for the annual Bark on Biddle, which featured contests, entertainment and doggone fun. Ultimate Air Dogs provided an opportunity for dogs to show off their retrieval skills after leaping into a swimming pool, while Lucky Dogs Lure Coursing provided a chance for eager canines to chase pseudo prey inside an enclosed course. Animal rescue groups were on hand to offer adoptable animals, while musical … [Read more...] about Bark on Biddle brings paws-itive fun to Bishop Park
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ replica coming to Taylor
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center, will be at Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road, from 2 p.m. Aug. 12 to 2 p.m. Aug. 16. The visit coincides with the Junior League World Series, so Heritage Park will experience a high volume of visitors. The Wall That Heals is the official three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, providing an emotional and cathartic experience for veterans, their families and the community at … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ replica coming to Taylor
Wall of Tears commemorates children killed in Gaza
Dearborn first U.S. city to host exhibition By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The Wall of Tears, a 100-foot-long mural displaying the names of more than 18,000 children killed in Gaza since October 2023, opened June 11 in PEACE Park East. Created my Brooklyn artist Phil Buehler, Dearborn is the first U.S. city to display the Wall of Tears. The children listed, some with photos, died during wartime bombings, with more than 1,000 children not yet a year old. Thousands of more children are believed to be dead … [Read more...] about Wall of Tears commemorates children killed in Gaza
Dearborn Heights bans e-bikes from all city property
Safety concerns cited By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – The City Council banned electric bicycles from city property during its June 9 meeting, citing safety concerns that arise from the speed differential between pedestrians and the popular motorized e-bikes. The city locations impacted by the resolution are parks, walking paths, playgrounds, splash pads, athletic fields, recreation centers, libraries, the grounds surround city hall and all city parking lots. Police Chief Michael Guzowski initiated a … [Read more...] about Dearborn Heights bans e-bikes from all city property
Southgate Veterans Library cancels, then reinstates third annual Pride event
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – A third annual Pride event scheduled for 2 p.m. June 13 at Southgate Veterans Memorial Library was canceled, then reinstated two days before the event was scheduled to take place. Joanna Whaley, a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is a Democrat running for the 2nd District state House seat, said June 11 that the Library Network stepped in and provided the funding needed to host the third annual Southgate Pride event, which will celebrate Pride and feature crafts, glitter henna and … [Read more...] about Southgate Veterans Library cancels, then reinstates third annual Pride event
Players Guild of Dearborn announces 99th season
The Players Guild of Dearborn will sponsor a five-show 99th season, which includes three musicals and two comedies: “Disaster!” “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Noises Off” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” The summer youth productions (which are not part of the season) include a pre-teen performance of “Newsies Jr.” June 26 and 27, followed by an older youth production of the teen version of “Chicago” July 23 to 26. The season begins with the musical “Disaster!” by … [Read more...] about Players Guild of Dearborn announces 99th season
Allen Park Planning Commission and City Council deter data center
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – City officials approved measures to block a proposed data center for at least six months during the June 4 Planning Commission meeting and the June 9 City Council meeting. The Planning Commission rescinded its previous motion to approve a preliminary site plan for Solstice Data’s proposed data center at 7500 Enterprise Drive south of I-94, which is near Melvindale High School, residential neighborhoods, Inter-City Baptist Church and Maple Heights Senior Living … [Read more...] about Allen Park Planning Commission and City Council deter data center
Phil Hall sworn is as new Dearborn Heights fire chief
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspaper HEIGHTS – Phil Hall, a 20-year veteran of the Fire Department, was sworn in as chief by City Clerk Lynne Senia during the June 9 City Council meeting. He took command June 2, following Fire Chief David Brogan’s June 1 retirement. Hall joined the Fire Department in December 2005, and has served as a firefighter/paramedic, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief and deputy fire chief. Hall holds a master’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Eastern Michigan University and a … [Read more...] about Phil Hall sworn is as new Dearborn Heights fire chief
Dearborn offers new program for residents to drop off retired American flags
Partnership with Stars For Our Troops offers a new purpose DEARBORN — The city recently installed an official U.S. flag retirement box at the east entrance of the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. In partnership with Stars For Our Troops, a volunteer organization dedicated to giving retired American flags a renewed purpose, the box allows residents to properly retire faded, torn, or worn American flags in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Once the collection box is full, the flags are then donated to Stars … [Read more...] about Dearborn offers new program for residents to drop off retired American flags
Trains and more: ‘All Aboard Adventure’ at THF offers fun for all
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Whether one yearned to ride the rails or get behind the wheel of a large piece of industrial equipment, “All Aboard Adventure in Greenfield Village” offered vicarious fun for all. With the cancelation of a visit from Thomas the Tank Engine, The Henry Ford developed an alternative train experience to appeal to all ages. A steam locomotive and diesel train circled Greenfield Village May 16, offering unlimited rides from the Smith Creek Station on the north side of the … [Read more...] about Trains and more: ‘All Aboard Adventure’ at THF offers fun for all