By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Mayor Joseph Kuspa praised an $18 million federal low interest loan to the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority during the April 7 City Council study session. He said he learned of the unprecedented loan as a representative of Southgate during a March 23 DUWA national teleconference, which was hosted by Environmental Protection Agency Administer Michael Regan. Kuspa said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-13th … [Read more...] about Kuspa applauds federal funding for DUWA
Melvindale
Shoplifter enters store wearing jacket on warm day
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A shoplifter who wore a jacket during warm weather March 31 aroused suspicion in a manager at Rite Aid, 4016 Oakwood Blvd., who followed him out and recorded the thief’s license plate number when he fled. Surveillance footage revealed that the thief filled up the inside of his coat with razors, shaving accessories, feminine products and hosiery. The man was white or Hispanic, had a small to medium build, was 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, and was wearing a black … [Read more...] about Shoplifter enters store wearing jacket on warm day
Smoking vandal burns vehicle interior
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A vandal burned the interior of a blue 2019 Ford Ranger overnight, the owner reported March 31 at Dix Auto Sale LLC, 18745 Dix Road. The businessman said people have broken into vehicles on the lot in the past to smoke and drink, and he believes a careless smoker may have caused the fire. … [Read more...] about Smoking vandal burns vehicle interior
More COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Dearborn center; 18 and over eligible
DEARBORN – More appointments have opened up for people 18 and over to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Consolidated Vaccination Center serving seven communities at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Appointments must be made at www.cityofdearborn.org/covid. Vaccination appointments are reserved for people who live in Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Inkster, Melvindale and Redford Township. The vaccines are the two-dose Moderna shots. Moderna is approved for people 18 … [Read more...] about More COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Dearborn center; 18 and over eligible
HFC to host annual Black Male Retention & Success Conference April 14-16
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College will host its second annual Black Male Retention & Success conference April 13 to 16. This virtual event runs on the following dates: Author and professor Theodore Ransaw will give the keynote address, “Strategies for Reimagining the Black Male Scholar as Cool,” at 4 p.m. April 15. Admission is free and open to the public. To register, click here. The theme of the conference is “kujichagulia,” which translates to “Through our will, we will succeed: More than a philosophy. We must embrace the … [Read more...] about HFC to host annual Black Male Retention & Success Conference April 14-16
Wall Street theft
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A catalytic converter was reported stolen March 11 from a 2009 Ford Escape parked overnight in the 19200 block of Wall Street. The victim said she noticed a loud noise when she started up the vehicle in the morning. She also provided police detectives with photos of the underside of the vehicle, which showed where the exhaust component was removed. … [Read more...] about Wall Street theft
Rental van catalytic converter stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A catalytic converter was reported stolen March 17 from a white 2007 Ford rental van owned by Oak Park Truck Rental in conjunction with Self Storage Inc., 19180 Allen Road. The manager on duty said that a customer noticed a loud noise when they prepared to leave with the rental van, at which time a maintenance worker discovered that the catalytic converter had been removed. She said there were no witnesses to the theft, but surveillance footage, to which she did not have … [Read more...] about Rental van catalytic converter stolen
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments expands
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers Residents of eight local communities can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments after eligibility expands at local clinics. The Consolidated Vaccination Center at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn, offers appointments through May 1 to receive the vaccine. Residents of Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Melvindale, Taylor, Garden City, Inkster and Redford Township also are welcome to schedule a vaccine appointment. At the center, the … [Read more...] about Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments expands
Multiple used appliances stolen from outside business
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — The owner of Father and Son Appliance, 2463 Oakwood Blvd., who repairs broken appliances and resells them, reported the theft of three refrigerators, two stoves, four washing machines and four dryers from outside his shop. He turned over video evidence of the thief, who struck over a period of days, to police officers. The thief is a white male, driving a white 2003 Ford F-150 pickup. The owner provided a license plate number as well. … [Read more...] about Multiple used appliances stolen from outside business
Dodge Charger stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A 2014 black Dodge Charger was stolen the afternoon of March 15 from Rose Street, south of Eddon Street. The responding police officer found automotive glass on the ground near where the vehicle had been parked. The owner said he heard the vehicle being started up, then driven away, with the thief accelerating rapidly. The vehicle was stolen without its keys. There were no surveillance cameras in the area. The vehicle was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network … [Read more...] about Dodge Charger stolen