By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Whether one yearned to ride the rails or get behind the wheel of a large piece of industrial equipment, “All Aboard Adventure in Greenfield Village” offered vicarious fun for all. With the cancelation of a visit from Thomas the Tank Engine, The Henry Ford developed an alternative train experience to appeal to all ages. A steam locomotive and diesel train circled Greenfield Village May 16, offering unlimited rides from the Smith Creek Station on the north side of the … [Read more...] about Trains and more: ‘All Aboard Adventure’ at THF offers fun for all
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Martina McBride, Chance the Rapper to headline Dearborn Homecoming Festival 2026
Full musical lineup announced for annual festival DEARBORN – Martina McBride and Chance the Rapper will headline this year’s Homecoming, as the city announced the festival entertainment lineup. Now in its 45th year, the annual festival will take place Aug. 7 to 9 at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill Road. Country icon Martina McBride will perform at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 8, and Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper will perform at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 9. The festival lineup also features country … [Read more...] about Martina McBride, Chance the Rapper to headline Dearborn Homecoming Festival 2026
Lincoln Park honors Memorial Day with annual bell ringing
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The Historical Museum held its annual Memorial Day bell ringing ceremony inside May 16, then moved outside for the actual bell ringing when the drizzle abated. The Lincoln Park High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp presented the colors, which was followed by the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Rev. Paula Miller of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church delivered the invocation, after which Museum Curator Jeff Day and Mayor Maureen … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park honors Memorial Day with annual bell ringing
Lincoln Park celebrates Memorial Day with parade and ceremony
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Fire trucks, floats and parade participants created a patriotic, festive atmosphere on Fort Street May 17, followed by a meaningful Memorial Day remembrance service at Memorial Park. Parade participants threw generous amounts of candy to the children lining the route, while Shriners entertained in miniature cars and first responders wailed vehicle sirens and flashed red and blue lights. Parade participants included Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 552 and American … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park celebrates Memorial Day with parade and ceremony
Pharmacy subject to forced entry
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A pharmacy on King Road was subject to an attempted forced entry at 4:08 a.m. April 10, with a door left ajar with visible pry marks. It appeared that the secondary gate beyond the outer door prevented entry. Flock cameras in the area identified a vehicle of interest. The keyholder from the pharmacy said they would contact the owner to access the surveillance camera footage. Southgate police officers replied to a breaking and entering alarm that night at a pharmacy, and Lincoln … [Read more...] about Pharmacy subject to forced entry
Vehicle vandalized overnight at repair shop lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A man reported the morning March 4 that his 2019 Chrysler Town and Country minivan was vandalized overnight while it was parked in the lot of Global Car Care, 3171 Dix Ave. The rearview mirror and the radio were damaged, and a pair of sunglasses were missing. Surveillance camera footage showed a man and a woman enter the vehicle at 5:12 a.m. There were no signs of forced entry. The shop and the vehicle owner came to an agreement about fixing the vehicle damage, and the victim … [Read more...] about Vehicle vandalized overnight at repair shop lot
Coffee shop customer has cell phone stolen from vehicle
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A woman reported that a skinny Black male in blue jeans stole her cell phone from her vehicle March 4 while she was inside the Starbucks at 1845 Southfield Road. The victim said the phone was stolen from inside her backpack, which was on the front passenger seat. Police officers followed the location indicator of the phone to the area of southbound I-75 and London Avenue, where it was found on the shoulder of the freeway. The victim was notified and her phone was returned to … [Read more...] about Coffee shop customer has cell phone stolen from vehicle
Handgun stolen from parked car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A black P365 SAS 9-millimeter semi-automatic Sig Sauer pistol was reported stolen March 3 from a 2023 Hyundai Tucson while it was parked on Wilson Avenue near Lincoln Avenue. The victim said there was no damage to the car and that nothing else was missing from its interior. There were no nearby surveillance cameras and no suspects. The gun was entered into a national database as stolen. … [Read more...] about Handgun stolen from parked car
ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit
Six extraordinary musicals and two bonus shows will bring music and entertainment to ATG Detroit’s Broadway in Detroit offerings in the upcoming season, with all of the shows making their Detroit premiere, and with all but one at the Fisher Theater. (“Death Becomes Her” will be at the Detroit Opera House.) The shows include: “The Notebook” Sept. 22 to Oct. 4, “Maybe Happy Ending” Oct. 20 to Nov. 1, “The Great Gatsby” Nov. 17 to 29, “Boop! The Musical” Dec. 1 to 13, “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical” Jan. 12 to 24, and “Death … [Read more...] about ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit
Wayne County woman wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game
LINCOLN PARK – A Wayne County woman is looking forward to “living easier” after winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game. “While I was cashing out at the store, I saw the Lady Luck 777 ticket and asked the clerk how many were left on the roll,” said the lucky 63-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. “There were only three left, so I bought them all. “I scratched the tickets and saw I’d won on all three of them, but I didn’t scratch off the amounts. I scanned them at the store and … [Read more...] about Wayne County woman wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game