By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — An orange license plate tab was reported stolen April 3 from a 2009 Ford Flex while it was parked at Kroger, 2060 Dix Highway. The vehicle was parked on the south side of the lot near McDonald’s. The complainant said they needed a police report to get a replacement tab from the Secretary of State office. … [Read more...] about Tab stolen from license plate
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Residential front door damaged
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — The front door of a house in the 1400 block of Progress Avenue was reported damaged the night of March 4 when a woman returned home with her children after attending an event at their school. Police officers examined the door, which was damaged but still locked. The woman then unlocked the door, and the officers went through the house and found nothing disturbed. There were no nearby surveillance cameras, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Residential front door damaged
Vehicle window smashed
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — The rear right window on a red 2022 Buick Encore GX was reported shattered April 5 while it was parked over the weekend in the 1300 block of Electric Avenue. The steering column and the ignition were undamaged. Several other vehicles within a few blocks were similarly damaged. … [Read more...] about Vehicle window smashed
Swing stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A child’s swing was reported stolen the afternoon of April 4 from the front yard of a house in the 1100 block of Progress Avenue. The victim said the straps holding the swing from a tree branch were cut to steal it, and the Easter decorations in their front yard were left in disarray. There was no surveillance camera footage of the theft, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Swing stolen
Bark on Biddle brings paws-itive fun to Bishop Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Pooches and the people who love them filled Bishop Park May 29 to 31 for the annual Bark on Biddle, which featured contests, entertainment and doggone fun. Ultimate Air Dogs provided an opportunity for dogs to show off their retrieval skills after leaping into a swimming pool, while Lucky Dogs Lure Coursing provided a chance for eager canines to chase pseudo prey inside an enclosed course. Animal rescue groups were on hand to offer adoptable animals, while musical … [Read more...] about Bark on Biddle brings paws-itive fun to Bishop Park
Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ replica coming to Taylor
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center, will be at Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road, from 2 p.m. Aug. 12 to 2 p.m. Aug. 16. The visit coincides with the Junior League World Series, so Heritage Park will experience a high volume of visitors. The Wall That Heals is the official three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, providing an emotional and cathartic experience for veterans, their families and the community at … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ replica coming to Taylor
Southgate Veterans Library cancels, then reinstates third annual Pride event
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – A third annual Pride event scheduled for 2 p.m. June 13 at Southgate Veterans Memorial Library was canceled, then reinstated two days before the event was scheduled to take place. Joanna Whaley, a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is a Democrat running for the 2nd District state House seat, said June 11 that the Library Network stepped in and provided the funding needed to host the third annual Southgate Pride event, which will celebrate Pride and feature crafts, glitter henna and … [Read more...] about Southgate Veterans Library cancels, then reinstates third annual Pride event
Players Guild of Dearborn announces 99th season
The Players Guild of Dearborn will sponsor a five-show 99th season, which includes three musicals and two comedies: “Disaster!” “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Noises Off” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” The summer youth productions (which are not part of the season) include a pre-teen performance of “Newsies Jr.” June 26 and 27, followed by an older youth production of the teen version of “Chicago” July 23 to 26. The season begins with the musical “Disaster!” by … [Read more...] about Players Guild of Dearborn announces 99th season
Allen Park Planning Commission and City Council deter data center
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – City officials approved measures to block a proposed data center for at least six months during the June 4 Planning Commission meeting and the June 9 City Council meeting. The Planning Commission rescinded its previous motion to approve a preliminary site plan for Solstice Data’s proposed data center at 7500 Enterprise Drive south of I-94, which is near Melvindale High School, residential neighborhoods, Inter-City Baptist Church and Maple Heights Senior Living … [Read more...] about Allen Park Planning Commission and City Council deter data center
Dearborn offers new program for residents to drop off retired American flags
Partnership with Stars For Our Troops offers a new purpose DEARBORN — The city recently installed an official U.S. flag retirement box at the east entrance of the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. In partnership with Stars For Our Troops, a volunteer organization dedicated to giving retired American flags a renewed purpose, the box allows residents to properly retire faded, torn, or worn American flags in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Once the collection box is full, the flags are then donated to Stars … [Read more...] about Dearborn offers new program for residents to drop off retired American flags