Photo by Bob Oliver A large model train display drew many onlookers both young and old during the 29th Annual Festival of Trees, which was held inside the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1. The festival featured many specially decorated Christmas trees and wreaths that were for sale with the proceeds benefiting the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation. … [Read more...] about Festival of Trees … and trains
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Getting ready on Thanksgiving
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin The Allen Park High School Marching Band plays “Get Ready” by the Temptations during the 87th America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday in Detroit. It was the 10th time the band has been apart of the parade’s Battle of the Bands competition. They competed against 11 other bands and voting took place during Thanksgiving weekend. Dearborn Divine Child participated as well. The winner will be announced December 2 on “Local 4 News Today.” … [Read more...] about Getting ready on Thanksgiving
Marking 50th anniversary of assassination
Photo by Bob Oliver Visitors take photos of the 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible limousine that U.S. President John F. Kennedy was riding in when he was killed in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. The Henry Ford Museum, where the limousine is on display, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the event by offering free admission into the museum. … [Read more...] about Marking 50th anniversary of assassination
Holiday season lights up
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin A crowd mingles around the city of Wyandotte Christmas tree at the tree lighting ceremony during a Third Friday event Nov. 15. Mayor Joseph Peterson flipped the switch and the Roosevelt a cappella choir sang Christmas carols. The tree, in front of City Hall, 3200 Biddle Ave., will be lit nightly until Christmas. … [Read more...] about Holiday season lights up
Man charged in McBride shooting
Photo by Bob Oliver Theodore Paul Wafer (center), 54, of Dearborn Heights, listens as 20th District Court Judge Mark Plawecki arraigns him on the charges of second degree murder, manslaughter and felony firearm on Nov. 15. The charges stem from the shooting death of 19-year-old Renisha McBride on the front porch of Wafer's house during the early morning hours of Nov. 2. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced it is charging a 54-year-old Dearborn Heights man in the shooting … [Read more...] about Man charged in McBride shooting
Reward offered in robbery shooting death
Photo by James Mitchell Debi Kamin (left) tearfully describes her daughter, Chelsea Ann Small, as "a phenomenal person" during a press conference Friday. 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 Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Hopeful that a $25,000 reward will help lead police to her daughter's killer, Debi Kamin said she had envisioned a particular moment. "When I got the call, the first picture … [Read more...] about Reward offered in robbery shooting death
Dabaja elected new council president; incumbents re-elected
Photo by Bob Oliver Mayor John O'Reilly Jr. (left) announces the final results from Tuesday’s general election as the last precinct is uploaded to the city's website. O'Reilly, who was re-elected, was joined by many supporters and city employees to watch the results at Park Place Catering after the polls closed at 8 p.m. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – It came down to the last precinct, but there will be two new members on the city council and a new council president when the terms begin in January. With 55 … [Read more...] about Dabaja elected new council president; incumbents re-elected
Election ushers in new-look city hall
Photo by James Mitchell Candidate supporters greeted voters at Blair Moody School, 8280 Hipp, Tuesday as Taylor voters ushered in new administration including mayor, treasurer and all seven city council seats. More than 22 percent of registered voters cast ballots in one of the most hotly-contested candidate races in city history. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — With only City Clerk Cynthia Bower winning re-election Tuesday, voters in Taylor sent a decided message of change at city hall. Councilman Rick … [Read more...] about Election ushers in new-look city hall
Dabaja elected new council president; incumbents re-elected
Photo by Bob Oliver Mayor John O'Reilly Jr. (left) announces the final results from yesterday’s general election as the last precinct is uploaded to the city's website. O'Reilly, who was re-elected, was joined by many supporters and city employees to watch the results at Park Place Catering after the polls closed at 8 p.m. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – It came down to the last precinct, but there will be two new members on the city council and a new council president when the terms begin in January. With 55 … [Read more...] about Dabaja elected new council president; incumbents re-elected
Election ushers in new-look city hall
Photo by James Mitchell Candidate supporters greeted voters at Blair Moody School, 8280 Hipp, yesterday as Taylor voters ushered in new administration including mayor, treasurer and all seven city council seats. More than 22 percent of registered voters cast ballots in one of the most hotly-contested candidate races in city history. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — With only City Clerk Cynthia Bower winning re-election Tuesday, voters in Taylor sent a decided message of change at city hall. Councilman Rick … [Read more...] about Election ushers in new-look city hall