Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Police Department Dearborn police are asking for help in identifying this man, who is the suspect wanted for questioning for the homicide of two Family Dollar employees last week. The DPD is asking anyone with information to contact them at 313-943-2241. Second body found near Rouge River 3 days after in-store shooting By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Police are still investigating to see just what happened at the Family Dollar in west Dearborn that left one employee dead … [Read more...] about 2 Family Dollar employees killed
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Woman commits suicide by driving into Detroit River
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin The Wayne County Sheriff’s Marine Division searches for the vehicle and the body of Carol Emans Monday. Sonar detected what was believed to be the truck about 11 p.m. and divers searched the area to locate the vehicle for another four hours. Investigators said there was about two feet of visibility and the intermittent rain played a large part in the six-hour search and recovery of the vehicle. By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Investigators concluded a woman who drove into the … [Read more...] about Woman commits suicide by driving into Detroit River
Jazz hits the Ave.
Photo by Bob Oliver Skies cleared up just in time to kick off the 2013 Jazz on the Ave concert series July 10 in City Hall Park. A crowd estimated at 800 turned out to listen to Alexander Zonjic (above center) & Friends perform. The concert is the first of six scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug.14. Below, Tommy Spaghetti (left) of Jokes 4 Fun Entertainment paints the face of a young visitor. The series is organized by the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority. … [Read more...] about Jazz hits the Ave.
Wyandotte Art Fair wraps up
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin Kristyn Sparks (right), of the Brighton-based mother-daughter business Deb’s DeWyne Designs, explains to a customer the making of bottle art at the Wyandotte Street Art Fair Wednesday. Sparks uses recycled wine and liquor bottles from bars and restaurants to make her bottle art. By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The Wyandotte Street Art Fair celebrated its 52nd year with a circus theme promoting it to be the “Greatest Show on Earth.” The city created an official art fair in … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Art Fair wraps up
Dearborn residents can get out of the heat at city facilities
DEARBORN – Residents can go to any city library or the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center to get out of the heat and high humidity this week, city officials said. The center is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The center has a seating area for those just wanting to relax, as well as an art gallery open to the public, and fitness area for residents paying an entrance fee or who are already pass holders. The Dearborn Senor Center, which is … [Read more...] about Dearborn residents can get out of the heat at city facilities
DH libraries to seek millage
Cavernous Explorations at the library Photo by Bob Oliver A crowd of children and parents surround Michigan Science Center Outreach Coordinator Charles Gibson as he creates a stalagmite at Caroline Kennedy Library July 1. The experiment was part of an event called "Cavernous Explorations," which taught visitors about Great Lakes geology, including caves and mines. A stalagmite is a conical mineral deposit that builds up from the floor of a cave due to the dripping of mineral-rich water. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald … [Read more...] about DH libraries to seek millage
Cruisin’ Downriver draws crowd, cars
‘Light ‘em up’ One driver leaves a trail of smoke behind him after seeing the homemade “light ‘em up” signs during the June 29 Downriver Cruise. Subsequently, the combination sparked added participation into a repeat by other drivers. By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Despite construction, the chance of rain, and a route detouring Riverview, Cruisin’ Downriver still roared through its 14th year. Fort Street was filled with classic cars, resto-mods, backyard builds, and custom cars driving through … [Read more...] about Cruisin’ Downriver draws crowd, cars
Not your typical fender bender
Photo by Bob Oliver Barbara Miller inspects a piece of artwork by Karen Monroe entitled "Audacious Alice Unites Wonder + Wander" at the Fender Bender Exhibition held Wednesday at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The exhibition featured 20 pieces of artwork, all of which had Ford fenders used in their creation. The gathering was part of a series of events being held throughout the year celebrating the 150th birthday of Henry Ford. … [Read more...] about Not your typical fender bender
Progress slow but steady at former A&W
Photo by James Mitchell Co-owner Debbie Hayes shows her 1-year-old son, Gavin, the long-standing A&W sign that will soon be replaced when she and husband, Mark, open a coffee shop at the location. The Jefferson Avenue landmark business has awaited new owners since root beer sales ended about three years ago. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Progress on a coffee shop to start serving up business in place of the old A&W, 2975 W. Jefferson, is taking a little longer than expected. Co-owners Mark and Debbie … [Read more...] about Progress slow but steady at former A&W
Train station chugging along
Photo by Bob Oliver Construction crews continue to work on the new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station on Michigan Avenue in west Dearborn. The new station is set to open next year. … [Read more...] about Train station chugging along