Photos by Sue Suchyta By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Whether you enjoy chatting with costumed characters or taking a short stroll on the wild side through a haunted covered bridge, there’s plenty of entertainment during Halloween in Greenfield Village. Throughout the Village, characters are ready to interact and pose for photos, whether it’s Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz folks, or the colorful characters from Alice in Wonderland enjoying the Mad Hatter’s tea party. There’s delicious food, … [Read more...] about Halloween in Greenfield Village offers spooky fun
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park awarded $2.4 million SAFER grant
LINCOLN PARK – Mayor Maureen Tobin announced during the Sept. 28 city council meeting that the city had received a $2.4 million SAFER grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. SAFER, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, is a federal program managed by FEMA that provides direct funding to local fire departments to hire more frontline firefighters, which improves community and firefighter safety. It also helps reduce emergency response time by filling critical staff shortages. The mayor said Fire … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park awarded $2.4 million SAFER grant
Detroit Axle makes generous donation to Lincoln Park Little League
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Detroit Axle donated an initial $30,000 to renovate the city’s Little League fields, Mayor Maureen Tobin announced during the Sept. 28 council meeting to an enthusiastic group of young athletes. Tobin said that Detroit Axle, which is moving into the old K & M Tire Warehouse at 2251 Dix Highway, will donate $30,000 monthly until the Little League Fields are redone. “A wonderful family, very interested in being involved in the city of Lincoln Park, and they … [Read more...] about Detroit Axle makes generous donation to Lincoln Park Little League
Lincoln Park covers all Flock cameras with hoods
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The city of Lincoln Park has placed hoods on its remaining Flock cameras, and will soon decide their future use in the city. During the Sept. 28 city council meeting, Mayor Maureen Tobin said that Flock cameras present serious concerns about privacy rights and constitutional violations. The mayor and the city council then unanimously passed a resolution shrouding the Flock cameras that are under the immediate control of the city. “Flock cameras are being … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park covers all Flock cameras with hoods
Residents angry about water and sewage rate increases
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Residents filled the Kennedy Memorial Center the evening of Sept. 21 to learn more about the increases to their water and sewer bills and the cost to fix aging infrastructure. The city, an inner ring suburb, has century old infrastructure, and is experiencing up to a 40 percent loss before the water from the Great Lakes Water Authority even enters homes and businesses, for which the city must pay. In addition, a fixed cost to customer accounts, to replace the … [Read more...] about Residents angry about water and sewage rate increases
Fake service provider scams resident
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A woman having trouble with her cell phone service on July 9 called a number she thought would provide customer support, but which connected her with a scam artist who gleaned her bank account information to make unauthorized withdrawals. Over the course of five days, she spoke to the representative, who asked her questions, including her bank account information. On July 14, the victim discovered unauthorized withdrawals, which she reported to her financial … [Read more...] about Fake service provider scams resident
Car vandalized by shell fragments
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A burgundy 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee was reported vandalized the morning of July 26 by thrown eggs, which left eggshells and yolk residue on the vehicle while it was parked overnight in the 3000 block of Fort Park Boulevard. Broken eggs scattered along the street indicated that other cars were targeted as well. There were no nearby surveillance cameras. The victim indicated that there was no serious damage to her vehicle. … [Read more...] about Car vandalized by shell fragments
Lincoln Park residents upset about rising water bills
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Residents filled the city council chambers during the Sept. 14 meeting, with many expressing concerns over rising water bills, which were approved at the Aug. 10 meeting. Residents were emotional about the impact of rising water rates on their ability to pay their bills, and their frustration with the increases. The city, which experiences up to 40 percent water loss, has century old pipes that are subject to water pressure fluctuations from the Great … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park residents upset about rising water bills
Drawstring bag stolen from park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A man who left a drawstring bag containing personal property in the pavilion at Council Point Park the afternoon of July 9 when it started to rain discovered the bag was missing when he drove back to retrieve it. Among the items stolen were cash, a Cash App card, a Bridge card, house keys, and two prescription medication bottles. … [Read more...] about Drawstring bag stolen from park
Rock throwing teens damage vehicle windshield
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — The windshield of a gold 2011 Toyota Sienna was shattered by a rock thrown the afternoon of July 5 by a teenager who was part of a group young boys walking in the 1400 block of Arlington Avenue. The victim said that earlier, the group of teen boys had been told to leave the area, and they had thrown a rock at their house, which did not cause any damage. However, they returned shortly afterward, and one of them used a rock to smash the minivan’s … [Read more...] about Rock throwing teens damage vehicle windshield