DEARBORN – The public is invited to attend the city’s annual Flag Day ceremony at 6 p.m. June 14 at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill Road. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and to follow public health and safety protocols. The ceremony is held in conjunction with the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council. The commemoration will include a dignified ceremony to burn tattered American flags, keeping with American Legion protocols for the disposal of flags no longer fit for public … [Read more...] about Public invited to Dearborn Flag Day ceremony June 14
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park honors fallen war veterans at Kennedy Memorial Building
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Veterans, Scouts, city officials and residents honored the city’s fallen military members May 23 during a heartfelt remembrance at the bandshell at the Kennedy Memorial Building. John McElmeel, past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 552, served as master of ceremonies, with a Vietnam Veterans of America honor guard, led by Mike Goodpaster, posting the colors. McElmeel noted the confusion between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. “Veterans Day is a day … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park honors fallen war veterans at Kennedy Memorial Building
Take the money and run
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A person selling two pairs of Jordan shoes online through an Instagram account accepted a Cash App payment from a Lincoln Park man without delivering the merchandise. After the purchaser complained and sought a refund, the seller blocked him from his social media account. The victim filed a police report May 25, and was provided with a case number. … [Read more...] about Take the money and run
Smells suspicious
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A thief stole bottles of Mariah Carey and Michael Kors perfume between 8 p.m. May 30 and 2 p.m. May 31 from a locked white 2020 Chevy Equinox parked in the 1600 block of Austin Avenue. A car cell phone charger also was stolen. The victim said she has a surveillance camera, but it did not capture any footage of the theft. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Smells suspicious
Grocery store conflict leads to missing items
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Two sisters shopping at a grocery store in the 1200 block of Southfield Road said two people in line behind them initiated unwanted physical contact and may have stolen some of their bagged groceries. The woman reporting the incident said the interaction began when a shopper tried to touch her sister’s face mask, which prompted her to ask them to back away, since her sister is medically vulnerable. The victim said she saw one of the shoppers in line behind them handle one … [Read more...] about Grocery store conflict leads to missing items
Lincoln Park dedicates centennial paver stones during memorial bell ringing
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Paver stones added to Lincoln Park’s Heritage Plaza this year, and dedicated May 22, have the added recognition of bearing a centennial designation, as the city celebrates its 100th year. Members of the Historical Commission, the Historical Society, elected officials and residents gathered at noon to dedicate the new pavers, and to ring the memorial bell in honor of veterans. Museum curator Jeff Day said that six years ago, the Heritage Plaza paver stone … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park dedicates centennial paver stones during memorial bell ringing
Daughter who helped mother during medical emergency presented with award
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Gabriella Mokler was honored by the Allen Park Police and Fire departments with the Lifesaving Award after she helped her mother during a medical emergency. Gabriella, 9, is currently living with her family at a hotel in Allen Park after being one of eight families displaced by a Feb. 8 fire at a Lincoln Park apartment building. Gabriella and her mother lost almost all their personal belongings in the fire. During the May 25 Allen Park City Council meeting, Police … [Read more...] about Daughter who helped mother during medical emergency presented with award
Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on
Reinstatement of Ann Arbor Art Fair, July 1 lifting of state restrictions are game changers By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on, and will run July 7 to 10, following the reinstatement of the Ann Arbor Art Fair and loosening of state pandemic restrictions. The Skip Clack fishing derby planned for June 5 remains canceled, largely due to a low level of applications. At the May 24 City Council meeting, Mayor Robert DeSana said that changes to state pandemic … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on
Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission informational meeting slated for June 2
The Dearborn Public Library will host a virtual program about the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission at 7 p.m. June 2, and invites the public to learn how to provide important input into the state’s political future. Michigan voters in 2018 approved the creation of the MICRC, whose mission is to lead Michigan's redistricting process to assure congressional, state Senate, and state House district lines are drawn fairly in a citizen-led, transparent process, meeting constitutional mandates. The June 2 Zoom … [Read more...] about Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission informational meeting slated for June 2
Trenton opposes Riverview landfill expansion
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers The Trenton City Council approved a resolution 6-1 opposing any expansion of the Riverview landfill during its May 17 meeting. Councilman Scott Cabauatan requested a roll call vote on the resolution since he was abstaining from this matter due to his day-to-day business activities. The Riverview Land Preserve is at 20863 Grange Road but the landfill expansion site is along King Road. A proposed expansion would be a 45-acre extension eastward — still within the boundaries of … [Read more...] about Trenton opposes Riverview landfill expansion