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
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Michigan agriculture, education officials join Dearborn Public Schools leaders to highlight local food purchasing
MDARD’s Good Food for Michigan Project grant helping DPS increase local food for students, strengthen connections with farmers, food supplier DEARBORN, Mich. — State officials from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Office of Nutrition Services visited Dearborn Public Schools on Wednesday to celebrate the district’s work to bring more locally grown food to students through the Good Food for Michigan Project. Dearborn Public Schools, the third-largest school district in the … [Read more...] about Michigan agriculture, education officials join Dearborn Public Schools leaders to highlight local food purchasing
City Council approves inclusive playscapes for Levagood and Oak parks
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The city council approved a contract award of $2.1 million to Landscape Structures for renovation of the Levagood Park and Oak Park playgrounds into inclusive playscapes. The Levagood playground features a space theme, creating an engaging environment for children of all abilities to explore, imagine and develop physical, cognitive, sensory and social skills. It will have custom climbers, interactive features and accessible play elements that encourage discovery, … [Read more...] about City Council approves inclusive playscapes for Levagood and Oak parks
Residents receive water cut-off threats over lead water line inspections
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Residents who received notices taped to their doors to schedule a water service line inspection inside their home received another notice a week later threatening a water shut-off for non-compliance. The purpose of the inspections is to identify incoming water lead service lines inside a residence, with the goal of swapping out the lead lines for copper piping. One resident in the 5000 block of Mead Street said they did schedule an appointment, but the inspector … [Read more...] about Residents receive water cut-off threats over lead water line inspections
Man drives luxury car recklessly through neighborhood
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Dearborn Heights man in a borrowed black 2026 Mercedes Benz was cited for reckless driving the afternoon of Sept. 7 after he sped through a residential neighborhood, putting families with children, who were outside enjoying Labor Day, at risk. A police officer first noticed the driver when he was stopped for a red light while westbound on Cherry Hill Street, east of Military Street. When the light turned green, he revved the engine and accelerated rapidly, burning rubber with … [Read more...] about Man drives luxury car recklessly through neighborhood
Juvenile shoplifter released to CPS
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A minor girl who was arrested the afternoon of Sept. 5 for shoplifting at Walmart, 5851 Mercury Drive, was released to Child Protective Services after police officers in Dearborn and Detroit were unable to find a relative to pick her up. The girl tried to leave Walmart with a television, jacket and miscellaneous clothing with a $266 collective value. Her shoplifting was recorded on surveillance camera footage. She was taken to the Dearborn police station, where … [Read more...] about Juvenile shoplifter released to CPS
Dearborn holds 9/11 remembrance
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – With a large contingent of first responders present, the city held a moving remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 on the 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history. The event, held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, included the combined Dearborn police and firefighter honor guard posting the colors, with vocalist Vanessa El-Zein singing the national anthem. Police Chief Issa Shahin led the Pledge of … [Read more...] about Dearborn holds 9/11 remembrance
Priority Waste truck takes down power lines in Dearborn
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A Priority Waste Management truck with its front lift raised brought down power lines at about 4:10 p.m. Sept. 17 on Mead Street north of Colson Street. A school bus with elementary school children that was traveling south on Mead north of Colson was blocked by the waste truck, and the bus driver allowed the children to exit the bus, with witnesses reporting that children walked under the drooping power lines. Dearborn police and fire quickly blocked off the … [Read more...] about Priority Waste truck takes down power lines in Dearborn
Dearborn swim instructors recognized for work with autistic boy
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – City lifeguards and swim instructors Judah Abusalah and Charla Hamann were recognized during the Sept. 8 city council meeting for their patient and kind work with an autistic, non-verbal boy. City Council President Michael Sareini said the boy, who has special needs, is strongly drawn to water, so learning to swim has been important for his well-being. “For the past two years, Judah and Charla have gone above and beyond to understand his individual needs, adapting … [Read more...] about Dearborn swim instructors recognized for work with autistic boy
Rollover crash on Southfield Freeway
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The northbound Southfield Freeway was partially blocked about 9 p.m. Sept. 14 when a vehicle crash resulted in a rollover just south of Michigan Avenue. Police and firefighters diverted traffic around the crash scene. While an ambulance was at the location, Police Cpl. Dan Bartok said there were no reports of any significant injuries as a result of the crash. … [Read more...] about Rollover crash on Southfield Freeway