Parade returns May 19 Photo by Denette Watson Chris Dardzinski works on his parade float, “The City of Lincoln Park” float. The float, with a “Fallen Soldiers” theme,” will feature military gear, equipment and flags. By DENETTE WATSON Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — The Memorial Day parade is scheduled to return to Lincoln Park after a six-year absence. Prior to its hiatus, the parade was considered the second largest to Wyandotte’s Downriver. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. May 19 The main route will be … [Read more...] about LP man leads drive to bring back Memorial Day parade
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DHS student movies set to premiere
Lights! Camera! Action! Photo courtesy of DHS Student Video Program In a scene from “Winnerman,” the former football team quarterback-turned-superhero played by Max Pizzino (right) and helper Jeff Karyczyk (left) exacts revenge on a school bully Spencer Pelker. The film will premiere along with “Becoming Charlie” Wednesday and Thursday at the Michael A. Guido Theater inside the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Both films were created by Dearborn High Schools students. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — … [Read more...] about DHS student movies set to premiere
Commuting via canoe
Photo courtesy Patricia Diaz Krause Lincoln Park Mayor Patricia Diaz Krause (second from left) prepares to paddle across the Detroit River along with Ron Bushnell of Dearborn Heights (left) and Jay Jones of Clarkston, members of the American Indian Movement. The annual trip from Belle Isle to Windsor joined a slate of activities this year that commemorated the 250th anniversary of Ottawa Chief Pontiac’s regional council. “The experience touched me deeply and I was honored to be a part of it,” Diaz Krause said. … [Read more...] about Commuting via canoe
Smith, U-M students blast off
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... blastoff! Photo by Bob Oliver University of Michigan aerospace engineering student Christopher Reynolds (left) uses a pump to build air pressure in a water bottle rocket created by O.L. Smith Middle School students. Reynolds and several other U-M students visited Smith to tell the students about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Smith Middle School students were given a unique opportunity to learn more about science, technology, … [Read more...] about Smith, U-M students blast off
Girls Night Out
Photo courtesy of the Wyandotte Business Association The Wyandotte Business Association hosted its Third Friday Event Girls Night Out April 21, featuring doormen at various downtown shopping spots, freebies and a cash-grab machine at Total Health Foods. Representatives from WMGC 105.1 FM were on hand to host the cash-grabbing contest. … [Read more...] about Girls Night Out
Audrey Peters: ‘A fun day suddenly got ruined by tragedy’
Local runner misses marathon bombings Photo courtesy of Audrey Peters Wyandotte resident Audrey Peters (left) competes in last year’s Boston Marathon. Peters finished the 2013 Boston Marathon about 30 minutes before the explosions that killed three and injured more than 180. By ANDREA POTEET Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The first text message came before Audrey Peters had even heard the news. The 21-year-old Wyandotte resident had finished her second Boston Marathon about 30 minutes before 2:50 p.m. Monday, when two … [Read more...] about Audrey Peters: ‘A fun day suddenly got ruined by tragedy’
Heights celebrates 50th anniversary
Heights marks milestone Photo by Bob Oliver Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko (right) cuts the first piece of the 50th anniversary cake with its creator, Karen Kasrzyk. The cutting occurred during the celebrations of the golden anniversary at City Hall. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The city’s past came to life recently as it celebrated a milestone anniversary. Residents and elected officials gathered at Dearborn Heights City Hall to celebrate the 50th birthday of the city with a party and … [Read more...] about Heights celebrates 50th anniversary
Anglers away
Photo by James Mitchell Overcast skies and drizzly weather hardly kept fishermen from setting up at the Elizabeth Park Marina Friday to kick off the weekend’s Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit team tournament. Teams hit the Detroit River and Lake Erie beginning at 7 a.m. with three daily 3 p.m. weigh-ins. Friday afternoon’s weigh-in was followed by an event for young fishermen, the Future Anglers contest. More than 120 two-person teams had signed up in advance to compete for a top prize of more than $62,000. … [Read more...] about Anglers away
Veterans turn out for Hiring Our Heroes
Photo by Bob Oliver Veteran Alfred Johnson (left) discusses job opportunities with Kristen Dunn of Primerica at the Hiring Our Heroes event at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Thursday. By Bob Oliver Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The last time that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes set up a job fair in Dearborn 73 veterans and military spouses found jobs. After the successful outing last April, organizers hoped for even better results this year as they set up at the Ford Community and … [Read more...] about Veterans turn out for Hiring Our Heroes
Digging into the future
Photo by James Mitchell Progress continued last week behind the former Lincoln Park Theatre as crews under the direction of Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency began foundation work for $11 million worth of construction and renovation. Projects manager John Carmody said that earth-moving equipment last week prepared the site for underground utilities while the interior of the theater building is being cleared of potentially hazardous materials before renovation. The two-building project — a new structure featuring 24 rental … [Read more...] about Digging into the future