Photo by Gabriel Goodwin Allen Park High School freshman guard Isabelle Slate takes the first of two foul shots during the junior varsity girls basketball game against New Boston Huron High School Feb. 12. The game was a benefit for autism awareness and the proceeds went toward classroom materials and support for APHS students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The school has a link program which pairs ASD students with an upperclassman while they attend regular classes at the high school. The school created the program to help ASD … [Read more...] about Autism awareness basketball game
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Two charged in home invasion shooting
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Less than a week after a shooting that left a man hospitalized in critical condition, two men were arraigned on burglary and assault charges that could send at least one of them to prison for life. Jeremy Jay Jones, 33, and William Wayne Chaffin, 26, were arraigned Sunday in 34th District Court and remained in custody without bond. Police Chief Mary Sclabassi said in a statement that Jones is alleged to have broken into a neighbor's house in the 7500 block of Wilkie Street … [Read more...] about Two charged in home invasion shooting
Public invited to State of the City address Feb. 26
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. will deliver his annual State of the City address at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at City Hall. The public is invited. DEARBORN – The public is invited to attend Mayor John B. O’Reilly Jr.’s State of the City address at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at City Hall, 13615 Michigan Ave. O’Reilly will review the city’s challenges and accomplishments in 2013 and present initiatives for 2014 and beyond. The evening will also include a tribute to retired City Councilwoman Nancy Hubbard, who was … [Read more...] about Public invited to State of the City address Feb. 26
Man returns bonds found in house
Photo courtesy of Norman Saleh Norman Saleh poses with multiple U.S. savings bonds he found while cleaning a house in Dearborn Heights earlier this month. Saleh, who owns the residential trash removal company XS-Trash, found nearly $100,000 in bonds in a tin box in a bedroom. He immediately returned them to the owner of the house. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Norman Saleh believes that doing things the right way is the only way to do business. Saleh, who owns the residential trash moving company XS-Trash, … [Read more...] about Man returns bonds found in house
Lunches for homeless veterans
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin Allen Park High School students pack lunches that were passed out to homeless veterans at the Detroit Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry in Taylor Friday. The students made lunches for 120 homeless veterans to put in Valentine-decorated paper bags for the veterans. Some students also made Valentine cards for the veterans as well. The volunteer effort was a continuation of a Veteran’s Day celebration Nov. 11, Wycoff said, because the students wanted to do more for veterans after learning veterans make up … [Read more...] about Lunches for homeless veterans
Habitat dedicates 2 new houses on Neckel
Photo by Bob Oliver Habitat for Humanity Detroit Chief of Community Development Sandra Cobb (right) speaks to Ahmed Al-Karki (center) and his wife, Rusul Al-Janabi, inside the couple's new house, 7607 Neckel, during a dedication ceremony. Two of the 12 houses being built in Dearborn by Habitat were dedicated Feb. 6. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Already delayed by one snow emergency, the dedication of the first two houses build by Habitat for Humanity here went off without a hitch Thursday despite the city … [Read more...] about Habitat dedicates 2 new houses on Neckel
A.P. classes at APHS
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin Allen Park High School counselor Patrice Mang (left) discusses the advantages of Advanced Placement classes with APHS junior Thomas Sirhan (right) and his parents Tuesday after an Advanced Placement parent meeting held at the school. Mang said each of the school’s A.P. classes accept only 28 students into the curriculum each year and there are about 30 to 50 students who apply for a spot. The classes are challenging, she said, but will develop confidence and provide a competitive edge when applying for … [Read more...] about A.P. classes at APHS
Dearborn declares snow emergency
DEARBORN — The city is declaring a snow emergency as of 8 a.m. Wednesday. All parked vehicles must be removed from city streets at that time to allow for safer and more efficient snowplowing. Parked vehicles will be ticketed. Tickets are $40 if paid within three days, $80 if paid later. The city's outdoor warning sirens will sound at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesday to announce the snow emergency. It will remain in effect until further notice. Residents without driveways should ask neighbors if they can temporarily use their … [Read more...] about Dearborn declares snow emergency
Funeral services held for Polidori
Photo by Bob Oliver Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council Ritual Team members Lenny Pitek (left), Bob Dixon, Tim Pattison, John Young, Tom Houle and Pete Borella fire volleys in tribute to former Dearborn Fire Chief, City Councilman and state Rep. Gino Polidori outside of the mausoleum at Saint Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights Friday. Polidori, 72, passed away in Dearborn Jan. 26. “Chief Polidori hired me in 1984 and always supported me in my career advancements. I will always be indebted to him for giving me an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Funeral services held for Polidori
Melvindale speedskater eyes gold at Sochi Olympics
Photo by Thomas DiNardo/Bella Faccie Sports Media Melvindale native Jessica Smith (31) leads the pack during an ICU World Cup Championship race in November. Smith qualified Jan. 5 to represent the United States in the 500-meter, 1,000-meter, and 1,500-meter short track speed skating events during the 2014 Winter Olympics. By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Four years made the difference for a Melvindale speed skater and her family. Jessica Smith became a U.S. Olympian Jan. 5. after dominating her events … [Read more...] about Melvindale speedskater eyes gold at Sochi Olympics