By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Fantasyland and Festival of Trees kicked off the city’s annual holiday tradition Nov. 29 at the Kennedy Memorial Building, 3240 Ferris Ave. Past Mayor and Exchange Club leader Thomas Karnes said the event is put on by the Chamber of Commerce with the help of numerous volunteers. “It’s really a labor of love,” he said. “Most of the people are volunteers that have put all this on and they spend all their holidays here, and they’ve been doing this since Nov. 1 to get this … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park creates holiday magic with annual Fantasyland
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Vehicle vandal subject to traffic stop
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A tailgating male driver who pulled alongside another driver Sept. 26 on southbound Fort Street near Goddard Road threw an unknown object at the complainant’s vehicle, a black 2025 Ford F-150 pickup, denting the passenger door, before fleeing the scene. The victim said he had passed the man’s vehicle earlier, which may have triggered road rage in him. The man, who was driving a black Chevy Avalanche, was later pulled over by Wyandotte police officers. … [Read more...] about Vehicle vandal subject to traffic stop
Distracted driver traffic stop nets man with outstanding warrant
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 35-year-old Lincoln Park man who was subject to a traffic stop at 12:07 a.m. Dec. 8 near Fort Street and Ford Avenue for talking on his cell phone while driving was subsequently found to have a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding narcotics arrest warrant. The man said he did not have identification on him, then proceeded to supply a false name, which was discovered when the photo for the provided name in the computerized database did not correspond to the man’s … [Read more...] about Distracted driver traffic stop nets man with outstanding warrant
Moped stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A brown 2012 Foshan Fosti moped was reported stolen Sept. 19 from a parking lot near an apartment building. Surveillance camera footage shows a man and a woman exit a red Ford Escape at 4:30 p.m. and place the moped inside their vehicle. The camera did not capture the license plate number, and a police officer tried unsuccessfully to find a match for the vehicle on traffic cameras with no success. … [Read more...] about Moped stolen
Tires flattened on Jeep
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — All four tires on a silver 2014 Jeep Cherokee were reported flattened the morning of Sept. 26 by an unknown means and suspect in a residential neighborhood. The victim said her neighbor’s surveillance camera across the street may have captured relevant footage. … [Read more...] about Tires flattened on Jeep
Santa and reindeer launch holiday season during Wyandotte parade
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Santa, Mrs. Claus and the reindeer kicked off the holiday season during the 82nd annual Holiday Parade Nov. 22 down Biddle Avenue amidst bands, eager participants and enthusiastic attendees. A Police Department Color Guard led the parade, followed by police vehicles and fire trucks loudly announcing the start with roaring sirens. Parade Grand Marshal Stacey Bozymowski followed in an elegant horse drawn wagon, along with local politicians on foot. Wyandotte Municipal … [Read more...] about Santa and reindeer launch holiday season during Wyandotte parade
Lincoln Park residents will get new water meters starting in February
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The city will begin installing new residential water meters in February, City Manager/Finance Director Lisa Griggs said during the Nov. 24 City Council meeting. She said letters will be sent to residents to familiarize them with the project. “We have a tentative start date to start installing meters in February,” Griggs said. “We’ll put the information on Facebook and our website and the ‘Happenings’ as well.” She acknowledged the high degree of water loss that the … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park residents will get new water meters starting in February
Lincoln Park recognizes Ken Hulslander as honorary city blacksmith
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The City Council recognized craftsman Ken Hulslander as the city’s honorary blacksmith Nov. 24 during the council meeting. He thanked the council for the honor, and his friends for their support. Hulslander will be offering outdoor blacksmithing demonstrations from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 during the Lincoln Park Historical Museum’s open house at 1335 Southfield Road. “I’m going to do my absolute best to make really cool stuff that the city can be proud of,” he said. … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park recognizes Ken Hulslander as honorary city blacksmith
Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ coming to the Fisher; Ringwald produces original parody ‘Steel Poinsettias’
Whether you’re in the mood for uplifting music or side-splitting comedy, there’s something for everyone as the North American tour of the Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen” comes to the Fisher Theater and the original unauthorized parody sequel “Steel Poinsettias” brings laughter to the Ringwald Theater at Affirmations in Ferndale. ALICIA KEYS’ MUSICAL ‘HELL’S KITCHEN’ COMES TO FISHER THEATER The Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” inspired by her life, music and community comes to town Dec. 2 to 14 at Detroit’s Fisher … [Read more...] about Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ coming to the Fisher; Ringwald produces original parody ‘Steel Poinsettias’
Using turning lane to pass triggers traffic stop
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — Using a turn lane to pass other traffic at the intersection of southbound Fort Street and Pennsylvania Road triggered a traffic stop the afternoon of Oct. 29 for a 25-year-old Lincoln Park man. The driver, whose license was suspended, had 11 active warrants with local agencies, including some for failure to appear after driving with a suspended license. The vehicle was impounded and towed, and he was cited for driving with a suspended license. … [Read more...] about Using turning lane to pass triggers traffic stop