By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The victim of a hit-and-run crash at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 19 on Eureka Road near Windermere Street left the site of the incident in their GMC Hummer, but was recorded on a dash cam. A UPS driver who witnessed the crash between the Hummer and a Ford F-150, and who captured footage on their dash cam, followed the fleeing driver to Eureka Farm Market, 14601 Eureka. The UPS driver talked to the suspect, who said they would not return to the scene. The UPS driver subsequently … [Read more...] about UPS dash cam records hit-and-run
Progress
Employee’s bicycle stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — An employee of Koi Sushi and Hibachi, 3501 West Road, reported July 23 that his unlocked bicycle was stolen from the back of the building while he was on duty. He said the red bicycle was valued at approximately $300, and it was taken between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Employee’s bicycle stolen
Tireless SUV left on blocks
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A man reported July 27 that he found his blue 2025 Ford Explorer up on blocks with the tires and rims missing in the parking lot of his apartment complex in the 19000 block of Fort Street. The four Ford stock tires were valued at $2,500, with a $2,400 replacement cost for the rims. There were no nearby surveillance cameras, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Tireless SUV left on blocks
Dearborn moves forward in 2013
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn The Intermodal Passenger Rail Station took a significant step over the summer, with the installation of the covered walkway that will allow passengers to easily get to The Henry Ford. DEARBORN – Dearborn continued to encourage economic development in 2013 and seeks even more successes in 2014. Led by Mayor John O’Reilly Jr., with support from the City Council, Dearborn made progress with important “main street” initiatives in 2013. The city hopes to establish the Warren Avenue … [Read more...] about Dearborn moves forward in 2013
Mayors optimistic for 2014
By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers Almost three months after being re-elected and halfway through the fiscal year, the mayors of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights have both expressed a positive financial outlook for their respective cities moving forward. At the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Tale of Two Cities” Business Builder event Jan. 14, Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. said the city has had financial struggles like others in the state and country since the recession began in 2009 but has been able to work through … [Read more...] about Mayors optimistic for 2014
EM forecasts debt elimination before June
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Its been about 15 months since Emergency Manager Joyce Parker took control of the city’s finances and she said the city’s debt could be eliminated by the end of the 2014 fiscal year. When she arrived in October 2012, the city had a cumulative deficit close to $1 million and about a $4 million structural deficit, Parker said, and her first steps were to create and implement a financial plan that would close the gap between the revenues and expenses. Parker said that … [Read more...] about EM forecasts debt elimination before June
Mayor sees brighter, bigger future for downtown
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — If all goes according to plan, the city’s newest residents will set up housekeeping this year on the site of the long-dormant Lincoln Park Theater. Mayor Thomas Karnes said the realization of that would mean more than just the number of people joining the population. “Get those lofts done, coupled with other businesses, I don’t see why we can’t expand,” Karnes said. “A nice little walk-able downtown.” That’s the picture Karnes hopes to paint next month at his … [Read more...] about Mayor sees brighter, bigger future for downtown
Kuspa sees brighter days ‘on the horizon’ for Southgate
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — For many years the annual State of the City address spoke in terms of hopes and expectations. The impact of the recent recession downturn hit metropolitan Detroit and Downriver particularly hard, and Mayor Joseph Kuspa said that annual predictions spoke of a brighter economy, "as a dream, not something right on the horizon." Heading into next month's State of the City address, Kuspa said that last year's projected "renaissance" continues with projects large and … [Read more...] about Kuspa sees brighter days ‘on the horizon’ for Southgate
City to build on business momentum
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – On any checklist made a year ago of critical priorities, city officials said that progress on two long-standing issues were – and had been for years – at the top of the list. While not willing to check off the Riverside Hospital project as complete just yet, City Administrator Jim Wagner said that he was encouraged by recent discussions between the city, Henry Ford Health System and developers ready to transform the long-dormant Riverside into an active concern after so many … [Read more...] about City to build on business momentum
HFCC celebrating 75 anniversary
Photo courtesy of Henry Ford Community College Molecular Biology students perform an experiment the Henry Ford Community College’s state-of-the-art Science Center. DEARBORN — This year, Henry Ford Community College celebrates 75 years of academic excellence and service to the community. The goal: to help students imagine and achieve a career and life of excellence. Since it first opened its doors in 1938 under the name of Fordson Junior College, HFCC has served as the gateway for thousands of students seeking affordable, … [Read more...] about HFCC celebrating 75 anniversary