By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Vibrant color, skillful stitchery and amazing artistry filled the General Henry Dearborn Quilting Society’s biennial show Oct. 16 and 17 at First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn at 600 Brady. The show displayed everything from traditional to contemporary designs, with both full-size quilts and small works of stitching art. Quilt show chair Kathy Connor said it has been going on for more than 20 years. “Originally we were at the Commandant’s Quarters, and we … [Read more...] about Colorful, unique quilts awe and impress during biennial show
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Dearborn P.D. hosts Trunk or Treat
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The police department hosted a Trunk or Treat event Oct. 20, granting attendees access to police cars, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles along with a generous supply of candy. Bouncy houses and facepainting added to the fun, along with games and giveaways. Among the participating groups were ACCESS, the Dearborn Public Schools, the Dearborn Public Health Department, the Wayne County Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management, with its mobile … [Read more...] about Dearborn P.D. hosts Trunk or Treat
Get out the Vote rally held in Dearborn
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Residents rallied Oct. 17 to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election, walking from PEACE Park West to the ballot collection box at Ford Field. They also carried signs and banners expressing their opinions on elections issues and Trump’s recent actions. Protester Trisha Jochim said as they walked to Ford Field, they planned to mail a letter to U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D – Michigan), asking her to “get rid of Trump,” and to tell her to address ICE … [Read more...] about Get out the Vote rally held in Dearborn
Crowds line Wyandotte’s Biddle Avenue for No Kings / Get out the vote rally
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Hundreds of protesters lined Biddle Avenue Oct. 17 for a No Kings / Get out the Vote rally, with clever signs that mirrored the frustration of many of the participants. Among the slogans emblazoned on signs were “Orange lies matter,” “How can you Nazi what’s going on,” “Voting prevents unwanted presidencies,” “F*ck Tr*mp – Would you like to buy a vowel” and “If speaking out now feels dangerous… imagine how much worse it will get if we stay silent.” Rally … [Read more...] about Crowds line Wyandotte’s Biddle Avenue for No Kings / Get out the vote rally
Library books pumpkin decorating for family fun
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Children enjoyed decorating pumpkins Oct. 24 at the Melvindale Public Library, with their creativity enhanced through paint and bright materials to add faces and other imaginative features. Library Director Jeannine Warrow said Blocks Stand and Greenhouse in Romulus donated 35 pumpkins to the activity. She said a seasonal pumpkin decorating day is a long-standing tradition at the library. At 1 p.m. Nov. 14, the library will sponsor book character Bingo, … [Read more...] about Library books pumpkin decorating for family fun
Southgate Community Players presents ‘The Wolves’
By Sue Suchyta From the Front Row Southgate Community Players presents Sarah DeLappe’s “The Wolves” Oct. 18 to 24 through a story that focuses on an indoor soccer team of competitive teenage girls as they navigate the transition to adulthood in an increasingly complex world. Directed by Josie Stec, the cast, by jersey number, includes teammates Casey Dutcher, 00; Emily Hunt, 2; Stephanie Mustonen, 7; Brooklyn McBride, 8; Isabella Kroczaleski, 11; Aryanna Armstrong, 13; Maiya Martinez, 14; Aliahna Mesahn, … [Read more...] about Southgate Community Players presents ‘The Wolves’
Full STEAM ahead: Goonettes Invitational encourages girls to pursue hands-on roles with school robotics teams
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
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
Dearborn City Council briefed on proposed water and sewer bonds
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Bond counsel Pat McGow of Miller Canfield presented a capital improvement water and sewer bond request to the City Council Oct. 15 during the mayor’s briefing. The bond notice of intent resolution is for an amount not to exceed $70 million, and is for underground water and sewer infrastructure associated with the Poor Roads Initiative project. Dearborn’s city-wide Poor Roads Initiative is a municipal infrastructure program designed to repair, reconstruct and … [Read more...] about Dearborn City Council briefed on proposed water and sewer bonds
City Beautiful Commission announces selections in 2026 Rain Garden Recognition Program
DEARBORN – The Dearborn City Beautiful Commission is honoring the creators of environmentally-friendly landscaping at 11 homes, schools and a residential facility in its 2026 Rain Garden Recognition Program. A rain garden is a planted, shallow depression, specially designed to catch, filter and absorb stormwater runoff from hard surfaces like roofs and driveways. This can reduce the impact of flooding, including basement flooding. They include native plants, which benefit pollinators like bees and … [Read more...] about City Beautiful Commission announces selections in 2026 Rain Garden Recognition Program