By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The city’s farmers market, with its tempting harvest of garden-fresh produce, provided an opportunity for U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District) to highlight the importance of federal nutrition programs. Dingell, along with Joel Berg, the CEO of Hunger Free America, visited the Lincoln Park Farmers Market, at the southwest corner of Southfield Road and Fort Street, on Aug. 15 to draw attention to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Women and Infant … [Read more...] about Dingell visits LP Farmers Market to highlight importance of federal nutrition programs
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Wyandotte Stars vintage base ball team to take on the Detroit Early Risers
Game is set for Aug. 28 at Memorial Field By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – After a year off, the Wyandotte Stars vintage base ball club will take to the field to challenge the Detroit Early Risers base ball club during its annual Home Classic. The opening pitch will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at Memorial Field, at 23rd Street and Pennsylvania Road in Wyandotte. Museum Director Jesse Rose said admission is free, and refreshments will be available for purchase. “Enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon, … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Stars vintage base ball team to take on the Detroit Early Risers
SMART funding supports Southgate transportation program
Beneficiaries include seniors and people with disabilities By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The city’s transportation program, which benefits seniors and people with disabilities, continues to expand its services with funding from the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation. SMART, which serves Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, will provide $77,548 for Southgate’s 2022 fiscal year, through its Municipal and Community Credits program. City Administrator Dustin Lent said the service is … [Read more...] about SMART funding supports Southgate transportation program
Fraudulent tax service tries to empty account
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A fraudulent tax service provider used the personal information and bank account information they gleaned over the phone from a man on July 15 to withdraw $595 from his bank account. The victim, who filed a police report on Aug. 5, said a second, unsuccessful attempt was made on July 20 to withdraw a larger amount. The man said he also received information in the mail stating that someone was trying to obtain power of attorney over his accounts “for tax purposes,” which he … [Read more...] about Fraudulent tax service tries to empty account
SUV window smashed, credit cards, cash stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The driver’s side front window of a 2011 Acura MDX sport utility vehicle was smashed the morning of Aug. 9 in the parking lot of Metro by T-Mobile, 15040 Fort St., with $200 cash and two credit cards stolen from the center console. The victim said the vehicle was locked, and no one else has access to his vehicle. He said he canceled his credit cards before any fraudulent charges could be made. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about SUV window smashed, credit cards, cash stolen
Taylor North takes on Florida in 2021 LLWS first-round game Friday
TAYLOR — Taylor North, the first team from the city ever to qualify for the Little League World Series, will open play at 3 p.m. Friday against Florida in the first round of the Hank Aaron Championship Bracket. The game, between the Great Lakes Regional champion and the Southeast Regional runners-up, will be telecast by ESPN. The 2021 Little League World Series is being played in Williamsport, Pa. Crowds are restricted to just family and friends due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of those restrictions, only … [Read more...] about Taylor North takes on Florida in 2021 LLWS first-round game Friday
Southgate Council approves surveillance system for library
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – A surveillance system for the Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, funded through the library budget, was approved during the Aug. 4 City Council meeting. City Administrator Dustin Lent recommended the council approve the same vendor which recently supplied the security systems at the court and police department, D/A Central Intelligent Technology Solutions, waiving the bid process and awarding them the $40,410 contract, which is part of the library’s … [Read more...] about Southgate Council approves surveillance system for library
Riverview fails to meet deadline to put landfill issue on ballot
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — The city’s approved resolution to place an advisory question regarding the operation capacity within the existing landfill did not meet the deadline to appear on the November general election ballot. During an Aug. 9 study session, the City Council discussed the option to offset the potential loss of revenue at the Riverview Land Preserve if it were to close. The council unanimously passed the resolution, but because the vote took place at a study session and not meeting it was … [Read more...] about Riverview fails to meet deadline to put landfill issue on ballot
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Taylor North on cusp of Little League World Series bid
TAYLOR — The Taylor North Little League team can qualify for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., with a victory at 5 p.m. today over the Hinsdale Little League, representing Illinois in the Great Lakes Little League Regional. No Taylor team has ever qualified for the Little League World Series. The game is being broadcast live by ESPN. A watch party will be held in the Lake House Bar & Grille in the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course’s clubhouse. The facility will be offering a steak dinner special for only $12 per … [Read more...] about Taylor North on cusp of Little League World Series bid