By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – While protestors lined Biddle Avenue July 19, local politicians, including U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-6th District) and Shri Thanedar (D-13th District), spoke about problems with the Trump administration. Event organizer Ashley Perry of Downriver United 734 said it was important to remember what the late activist and Congressman John Lewis taught people. “It’s all about non-violence, it’s all about you have to be involved,” she said. “If you want to do something good in … [Read more...] about Dingell, Thanedar speak at Wyandotte protest
Lincoln Park
Purse stolen from vehicle
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A black crossover shoulder style purse was stolen from a blue 2009 Ford Escape that may have been left unlocked in the 1800 block of St. Johns Boulevard. Stolen along with the purse were the victim’s driver’s license, Social Security card and credit union debit card, which she was advised to cancel. There was no surveillance camera footage of the theft. … [Read more...] about Purse stolen from vehicle
License plate larceny
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A Michigan license plate was stolen from a black 2006 Chevy Trail Blazer parked overnight in the 1300 block of Cicotte Avenue. The inside of the vehicle was rummaged through, but nothing of value was stolen. Both rear door handles were loose, which may have been how the thief gained entry to the interior of the vehicle. There was no surveillance camera footage of the theft. The license plate was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about License plate larceny
Work tools stolen from utility trailer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Work tools were stolen overnight from a black utility trailer parked in the 1300 block of Progress Avenue. A Milwaukee floor scraper tool and an unknown brand heavy-duty floor scraper tool were among the items stolen. There was no surveillance camera footage of the theft. … [Read more...] about Work tools stolen from utility trailer
Door jamb damaged in attempted break-in
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A back door jamb was damaged in an attempted break-in at a house on Laclede Street where someone appears to have tried to kick the door in. A dead bolt appeared to have prevented entry. Nothing was missing in the residence. There was no surveillance camera footage. Police officers said they would increase patrols in the area. … [Read more...] about Door jamb damaged in attempted break-in
Slide stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A blue and yellow children’s slide was stolen overnight from the front lawn of a house on Mill Street. There was no surveillance camera footage of the theft. … [Read more...] about Slide stolen
Lincoln Park updates short-term rental ordinance
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The City Council held the first reading to update its short-term rental ordinance July 14, with the final reading and vote to be held at the July 28 meeting. The proposed wording change would use “lodging houses” to refer to Airbnb and Vrbo listings, and would eliminate the term “tourist home.” The term “rooming house” will also be eliminated from the city’s ordinance. Short term rentals are permitted in Multiple Family Residential districts, but are not permitted in … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park updates short-term rental ordinance
Blackwater Union honored as Lincoln Park Battle of the Bands winner
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Blackwater Union was honored as the winner of the June 28 Battle of the Bands winner by Mayor Maureen Tobin during the July 14 City Council meeting. The competition, held at the Lincoln Park band shell, also featured local bands The American Ruse, The Half of It and Midnight Proof. Tobin said Blackwater Union won by more than 100 votes, with a total of 702 votes, and they will be invited to perform as the trophy holders at next year’s competition. She said the voting … [Read more...] about Blackwater Union honored as Lincoln Park Battle of the Bands winner
Ecorse Creek cleanup project moves into Dearborn Heights
HEIGHTS – Clean-up work in and around flood-prone Ecorse Creek has begun in Dearborn Heights. The city was notified recently by Wayne County that one of its project subcontractors, Robles Tree Services, is in the process of clearing unwanted trees, vegetation and debris this week from the North Branch of Ecorse Creek near the intersection of Hipp and Hanover streets. Additionally, a second subcontractor, Burman’s Tree Service, is scheduled to begin clearing activities during the week of July 28 to Aug. 1, further downstream, west of … [Read more...] about Ecorse Creek cleanup project moves into Dearborn Heights
Movie favorites come to life on the stage: Spectrum Staging presents ‘Disney – Little Mermaid Jr.;’ ‘Beetlejuice’ returns to the Fisher
Beloved movies take on a new life when they come to the stage, and Spectrum Staging’s “Disney – Little Mermaid Jr.” and the Broadway tour of “Beetlejuice – the Musical” are no exception, providing summer treats on nearby stages. SPECTRUM STAGING PRESENTS ‘DISNEY – LITTLE MERMAID JR.’ Spectrum Staging’s talented young thespians present “Disney – Little Mermaid Jr.” Aug. 1 to 3 at Trillium Academy, 15740 Racho Road in Taylor. Based on the 1989 Disney film and the classic Hans Christian Andersen story, the tale tells of a … [Read more...] about Movie favorites come to life on the stage: Spectrum Staging presents ‘Disney – Little Mermaid Jr.;’ ‘Beetlejuice’ returns to the Fisher