Photo courtesy of Casey Menter-Strother Riverview Library Wednesday hosted an art show displaying works by students in three Riverview elementary schools. Hailey Thomson, 10 and a Riverview Memorial Elementary School fifth-grader, looks at a collective work of Adinkra symbols of Ghana, to which she contributed a heart square. … [Read more...] about Drawn to art
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Mother, daughter help fight cancer, grow closer with each other
Dynamic Duo Photo courtesy of the Schuler family Janie Suchara (left), the mother of Alysia Schuler (second from left), 34, who is the mother of Laindra Schuler, 13, celebrate Suchara surviving cancer at a past Relay For Life of Dearborn event. The Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event and celebrates the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease, according to relayforlife.org. The family has been active for the past 10 years in Relays in … [Read more...] about Mother, daughter help fight cancer, grow closer with each other
Market opens today at original site
Farmers Market back on familiar ground Photo courtesy of Leslie Lynch-Wilson The Lincoln Park Farmers Market returns this year to the civic center-area parking lot location that was unavailable in 2011. Newly repaved by the Downtown Development Authority, the market kicks of its summer season today. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Under semi-new management, the Lincoln Park Farmers Market returns today to its original home in the now-repaved Southfield Road municipal parking lot, ready for a summer … [Read more...] about Market opens today at original site
Volunteers celebrate 19th year of cleaning Ecorse Creek
Keeping the creek clean Photo by Sherri Kolade Dearborn Heights residents volunteer in the Ecorse Creek Clean Up project April 21. The Dearborn Heights Watershed Commission hosted 53 volunteers at Swapka Park, who cleaned up the creek for the 19th year in a row. Everything from tires to plastic bags and shopping carts were picked up in and along the creek. By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — An anniversary could include anything from flowers to chocolates and maybe champagne. For the Dearborn Heights … [Read more...] about Volunteers celebrate 19th year of cleaning Ecorse Creek
Heritage Foundation forming to maintain local history
New chapter in history Photo by James Mitchell Southgate Historical Society members Jerry Pesci (left), Lois Overmier, Kay Warren and Dave Warren keep the community story alive at the historic Grahl house museum. The Society is expected to dissolve with the formation of the Southgate Heritage Foundation. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The history of preserving the community’s heritage is a story unto itself, and a new chapter begins with the formation of the Southgate Heritage Foundation. Efforts … [Read more...] about Heritage Foundation forming to maintain local history
‘Change has been the decision we made’
Photo by Sherri Kolade President Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of several hundred during his fundraiser visit to The Henry Ford April 18. Obama spoke for about 20 minutes on topics including education, taxes, the auto bailout and health care reform. Obama focuses on health care, employment during visit to The Henry Ford By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — President Barack Obama has left the building. During his fundraiser visit to The Henry Ford April 18, he attempted to stir up emotions in the … [Read more...] about ‘Change has been the decision we made’
Council approves Sportsplex sale
Photo courtesy of the city of Taylor The Taylor Sportsplex hosts hockey, indoor soccer and other athletic activities. Last week the city of Taylor sold ownership of the complex to JRV Consulting, which operates the center. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The decision to sell the Taylor Sportsplex for $6 million was approved by a close vote of city council Tuesday, a 4-3 decision that reflected mixed opinions on the sale. “It’s in the best interest of the city,” Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand said. “I think … [Read more...] about Council approves Sportsplex sale
Intermodal rail station construction under way
Photo by Sherri Kolade Mayor John O’Reilly Jr., U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, U.S. Rep. John Dingell and other dignitaries stand in front of a Dearborn’s Intermodal Passenger Rail Station poster naming sponsors and supporters of the $28.2 million federally funded project. The 16,000-square-foot station will be operated by Amtrak and will cover seven acres. By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A 12-year collaborative effort came to fruition April 10 as federal and state officials gathered at Greenfield Village for a … [Read more...] about Intermodal rail station construction under way
Treats from above
Photo by James Mitchell With eyes on the ground, children in three age groups scrambled the field of Elizabeth Park Friday in Trenton. The Easter Bunny Helicopter buzzed overhead for the 28th annual Marshmallow Drop. The fluffy treats were traded for a special treat during the event, sponsored by Wayne County Parks. … [Read more...] about Treats from above
City Hall sale to Artspace OK’d
By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The process of selling City Hall to a non-profit artists’ organization has begun. The City Council April 4 approved a motion to allow Dearborn to create a letter of intent to sell the City Hall campus to Artspace, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organization created to help artists find affordable locations to live and work. The organization has previously established artist communities in more than 30 areas including Chicago, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and … [Read more...] about City Hall sale to Artspace OK’d