By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The City Council approved a standard operating procedure Sept. 8 for the cancelation of city-sponsored or hosted events to help ensure attendee and city staff safety. The resolution passed 5-2, with Councilmembers Jason Behr, Tracy Duprey, Jason Nichols, Lylian Ross and Eric Szor in favorite, and Mayor Maureen Tobin and Council President Carlos Salcido opposed. Salcido said if the Exchange Club is running an event, it should have a say in whether it is canceled. “Those … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park approves event cancellation policy
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Tasty treats and tunes at Lincoln Park food truck rally
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – An eclectic blend of food trucks and music, combined with ideal weather, drew appreciative attendees to a food truck rally held Sept. 13 outside the city’s Community Center. Disc jockeys and live music entertained attendees while they enjoyed a wide variety of cuisine, while a caricature artist captured whimsical images of guests. Face painting was available for children, as was a mini-inflatable and other fun activities. The food trucks included Auntie Anne’s … [Read more...] about Tasty treats and tunes at Lincoln Park food truck rally
W. F. Whelan to sponsor new Riverview K-9 officer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – W. F. Whelan Co. of Riverview has agreed to provide a four-year K-9 sponsorship of $19,000, with the new four-legged officer-to-be named Whelan. The local logistics company would provide sponsorship payments of $4,750 annually. The Police Department has budgeted for the purchase of a new K-9, with training anticipated to begin in March. Currently, 7-year-old K-9 Blue is paired with Sgt. Bruce Herrick, who has been promoted to the detective bureau and is no longer on road patrol, … [Read more...] about W. F. Whelan to sponsor new Riverview K-9 officer
Cherry Hill Presbyterian hosts marathon Bach organ concert Oct. 11
DEARBORN — Nine Detroit-area organists will perform the well-known musical works of Johann Sebastian Bach during a day-long concert on the 2,500-pipe, 1958 Austin pipe organ at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church on Oct. 11. The concert serves as a fundraiser to help purchase a new organ console to replace the original 1958 console that has deteriorated over more than 70 years of continuous play. The concert is open to the public with donations of any amount at the door welcome. A reception will follow the final performance by James … [Read more...] about Cherry Hill Presbyterian hosts marathon Bach organ concert Oct. 11
Dearborn Symphony opens 64th season with Myth, Motion, and Majesty
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Symphony is setting the stage for a season of unforgettable music with a spectacular opening night, Myth, Motion, and Majesty, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. From the mischievous sparkle of Offenbach’s “Orpheus in the Underworld Overture” — famous for its whirlwind can-can — to the cinematic sweep of Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” the concert promises an evening where every note tells a story. It’s a program designed to delight seasoned concertgoers and … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony opens 64th season with Myth, Motion, and Majesty
Repeat drunken driver flees crash scene
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 57-year-old Lincoln Park man who fled after a hit-and-run at 2:18 a.m. Aug. 31 was charged with his second operating while intoxicated offense and for leaving the scene of a crash. A vehicle occupied by two women that was stopped at a red light at Fort Street and Ford Avenue was rear-ended by the man’s truck when he slammed into it. He then fled without checking on their well-being. A police officer in a neighboring city saw the truck with extensive front-end damage and … [Read more...] about Repeat drunken driver flees crash scene
License plate scan leads to unlicensed driver
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 28-year-old Lincoln Park man was cited for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop Aug. 29 on Pennsylvania Road near Fort Street after a scan of his license plate revealed the vehicle’s registration was expired. The man also had several other outstanding warrants from surrounding cities. The vehicle, which belonged to his girlfriend, was impounded and towed, and he was given a courtesy ride to his residence. … [Read more...] about License plate scan leads to unlicensed driver
Motorcycle stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A gray and black 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO was reported stolen the morning of July 29 from a residential driveway in the 1400 block of Paris Avenue. It was stolen without the keys, but with the forks – the front suspension system – unlocked. The motorcycle was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about Motorcycle stolen
Tow truck stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A yellow and blue 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 tow truck was reported stolen the morning of July 30 from Abbott Avenue north of Capitol Avenue. An employee had taken the tow truck home overnight, as was customary. The truck was unlocked, but the keys were not in the vehicle. The business name was reportedly painted on both sides of the vehicle. There were no hits on the license plate by nearby traffic cams during the time frame of the theft. The vehicle was entered into the Law … [Read more...] about Tow truck stolen
Garage vandalized
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A garage was reported vandalized with black spray-painted graffiti the morning of Aug. 6 in the 1600 block of Liberty Avenue. The complainant said there was some similar graffiti in a nearby park. There were no nearby surveillance cameras, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Garage vandalized