Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn The Detroit Tigers mascot, Paws, will be among the celebrities at the Tigers Winter Caravan Jan. 23 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Get your free tickets now at the Box Office in order to attend the event. DEARBORN – A limited number of free tickets are available for the Tigers Kids Rally at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Jan. 23 as part of the 2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan. Tickets can be picked up, while supplies last, at the Ford Center box … [Read more...] about Free tickets available for Tigers Winter Caravan Kids Rally Jan. 23
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First meeting for new councilors
Photo by Bob Oliver Dearborn City Council President Susan Dabaja (left) and Councilman Mike Sareini get their first experiences as members of the new city council during the Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday. Dabaja received the most votes during the November general election while Sareini had the third most. Their first regular council meeting is scheduled to be Tuesday and both will serve until December 2017. … [Read more...] about First meeting for new councilors
Making the best of snow days
Photo by Sue Suchyta Area residents found different ways to weather the snowstorm and Arctic plunge that followed last week. Whether it was catching up on homework, helping shovel out neighbors or testing your mettle against 40-degree-below-zero wind chill, people found ways to endure. To see how several people passed the time. … [Read more...] about Making the best of snow days
Trash pickup delayed at least one day due to severe winter weather
Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are serviced DEARBORN – Trash and recycling collection in Dearborn will be delayed by at least one day the week of Jan. 6-10 because of severe weather conditions. Residents are advised to put out their trash and recycling carts one day after their normal pickup day. The collection delay may be longer than one day. Residents should leave out their trash and recycling carts until their home has been serviced. It could be as long as a 48-hour delay. Carts should be placed … [Read more...] about Trash pickup delayed at least one day due to severe winter weather
A look back: July through December
Photo by Scott Bewick Dearborn police officers and helpers prepare to search the railroad tracks that run through the woods just south of Michigan Avenue for evidence after finding the body of Brenna Kathleen Machus was discovered July 18. Machus was one of two west Dearborn Family Dollar employees killed in mid-July. Lavere Bryant of Dearborn was later arrested for Machus’ murder as well as that of Joseph Orlando. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Last week we reviewed the most important local stories of the … [Read more...] about A look back: July through December
Downriver 2013, July through December
Photo by James Mitchell Debi Kamin (left) tearfully describes her daughter, Chelsea Ann Small, as “a phenomenal person” during a press conference Nov. 15 following Small’s murder Nov. 12 at Advance America. Taylor Police Chief Mary Sclabassi (right) and Advance America announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of Small’s killer. By JAMES MITCHELL and GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers Last week we reviewed the most important local stories of the first half of 2013, here's a look back at the … [Read more...] about Downriver 2013, July through December
A look back: January through June
Photo by Bob Oliver Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko (right) cuts the first piece of the 50th anniversary cake with its creator, Karen Kasrzyk, during golden anniversary festivities for the city in April. A large crowd was greeted with several displays of both the past and present of the city, including boards with historic photos of the city and posters hanging on the walls with names of residents who have lived in the city the entire 50 years. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers Last year was full of interesting stories. … [Read more...] about A look back: January through June
Downriver 2013, January through June
Sunday Times file photo Allen Park Emergency Manager Joyce Parker unveils her plan to erase the city’s extimated $4 million 2014 budget shortfall at a town hall meeting Feb 19. The plan called for the elimination of nine vacant police and fire positions and putting on the August primary balot a 3.5 mill proposal for the Police and Fire departments. Allen Park voters approved the proposal 5,114 to 2,164. By James Mitchell and Gabriel Goodwin Sunday Times Newspapers Last year was full of interesting stories. Here's a look back at … [Read more...] about Downriver 2013, January through June
Wafer heading to trial for McBride shooting
Photo by Bob Oliver Former Michigan State Police officer David Balash (left) inspects paper targets used to test fire the weapon that was used to kill Renisha McBride, during a preliminary examination of the evidence against Theodore Wafer Dec. 19. Balash did the test firing to investigate the spray pattern of buckshot rounds from a shotgun owned by Wafer. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – After two days of testimony in the preliminary examination of the evidence against the Dearborn Heights man accused of … [Read more...] about Wafer heading to trial for McBride shooting
Days for the Deers
Photo courtesy of the city of Taylor Families dropped by Heritage Park in Taylor last weekend where the petting farm featured some visiting reindeer for the holiday. Taylor's Reindeer Days weekend included side-trips to Santa's Magic Forest. Proceeds from the event benefit Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. … [Read more...] about Days for the Deers