Photo courtesy of Jaclyn Shultz Wyandotte native Jaclyn Shultz is crowned Miss Michigan, beating out more than 100 other women from the state, in Port Huron Saturday. By ANDREA POTEET Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – For Wyandotte native Jaclyn Schultz, the first time was a charm. Schultz, 24, who was crowned Miss Michigan USA Saturday after a two-day competition in Port Huron, said the win was even more shocking considering it was her first-ever pageant. “My head was spinning, I don’t even really remember,” she said … [Read more...] about Wyandotte woman is new Miss Michigan
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UM-D student housing slated for fall 2013
Photo by Sherri Kolade A construction worker cleans up rubble at 760 Town Center Drive, one of the buildings to be used for the future student housing site at The Union. By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — University of Michigan-Dearborn students will have a new housing option by the fall of 2013 after workers broke ground Sept. 24 at The Union, a future student housing site. About 130 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony at the $30 million Urban Campus Communities development site, 760 and 780 Town … [Read more...] about UM-D student housing slated for fall 2013
Riverside Hospital project remains source of frustration
Photo by James Mitchell Trenton City officials hope to soon resolve deed restrictions and property plans for the former Riverside Osteopathic Hospital. Since closing in 2002, the property has fallen victim to vandals, broken windows and rumors of being haunted. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Something will be built on the former Riverside Osteopathic Hospital property on Jefferson, but city officials remain uncertain just what that will be or — more to the point — when. The abandoned complex has been a … [Read more...] about Riverside Hospital project remains source of frustration
Feline frenzy at Fairlane Ford
Photo by Sherri Kolade Dozens of people poured into the Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter “Fairlane Ford Frenzy” Thursday at the Fairlane Ford dealership, 14585 Michigan Ave. Adoptable cats, kittens, puppies and dogs greeted curious attendees who petted and held the animals. Jessica Thomey, planning supervisor at “Drive 4 Ur Community,” a Ford Motor Co.-launched program that gives dealerships the chance to partner with charity organizations in their area, said Ford donated $20 to the shelter and Fairlane Ford kicked in $30 for … [Read more...] about Feline frenzy at Fairlane Ford
Taking down ‘Tigers’
Photo by Scott Bewick Demolition continued Tuesday on Lions Tigers and Beers, a popular Wyandotte bar and grill that caught fire in June. The building was nearly destroyed and has been closed since. … [Read more...] about Taking down ‘Tigers’
Enjoying Elderfest
Photo by Sherri Kolade About 300 senior citizens attend the 33rd annual Elderfest Friday at Ford Field Park in Dearborn. Pouring rain didn’t stop the event, dubbed this year as “Autumn Elderfest,” which took place in September instead of in August during the city’s Homecoming festival. Attractions included bocce ball, bingo, a raffle prize and blood pressure checks. The Dearborn Recreation and Parks’ Senior Services Division organized the event. Henry Ford Village Administrator Pat Collier (left) gives raffle tickets to Dearborn … [Read more...] about Enjoying Elderfest
Teaching technology
Photo by James Mitchell Grogan Elementary School students Emma Stacy (left) and Shelby Plummer take some advice from third grade teacher Veronica Gildner in the use of one of the school’s 13 new iPads. Principal Rick Kennedy said Grogan students are making use of technology across the curriculum board, whether science, math and even homework, and teachers are able to monitor student use of websites. … [Read more...] about Teaching technology
Back to school
Photos courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools and by Sherri Kolade Thousands of Dearborn Public School students started school Sept. 5, and many entered the bustling school hallways with fresh haircuts and new school supplies ready to start the school year. Above Oakman Elementary School students listen to Principal Radewin Awada (left) deliver an encouraging speech on the first day of school. Below, Brandon Shaubleau, 5, (fourth from left), started kindergarten at Sacred Heart School this year. The Dearborn resident laughs with … [Read more...] about Back to school
Getting to know you
Photo by Andrea Poteet School bells rang this week throughout Downriver summoning students back to class after the summer break. Students in Amy West’s drama class at Allen Park High School Friday got back into the swing of things and learned each other’s names with a memory game that matched first names and favorite animals. West (left) explains the game to students. … [Read more...] about Getting to know you
Paws pays a visit
Photos courtesy of Gerald Riley Detroit Tigers mascot Paws visited residents at Heartland Health Care in Dearborn Heights Aug. 16. Paws chatted with residents and visitors and posed for pictures. … [Read more...] about Paws pays a visit