By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – During a cool May evening, residents and veterans honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during the city’s 60th Memorial Day service, held outside Southgate Veterans Memorial Library. The evening event, held May 27, was led by Southgate American Legion Post 478, and supported by the Downriver Veterans Honor Guard, who performed the gun salute and the flag ceremony. Tracy Kirkendall of American Legion Post 67 sang the national … [Read more...] about Southgate residents honor ‘fallen heroes’ with Memorial Day observance
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Trenton motorcycle crash under investigation; deceased Southgate 16-year-old honored
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The motorcycle crash that claimed the life of 16-year-old Star Baxter, of Southgate is still under investigation by the Downriver Crash Team, Trenton Deputy Police Chief Michael Oakley said. Baxter was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her stepfather, Larry Laylow, 33, of Sougthgate on Fort Street just north of Veterans Parkway in Trenton just after 8 p.m. May 18. Laylow was hospitalized for the multiple injuries he sustained from the crash. Oakley said the crash cause … [Read more...] about Trenton motorcycle crash under investigation; deceased Southgate 16-year-old honored
Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on
Reinstatement of Ann Arbor Art Fair, July 1 lifting of state restrictions are game changers By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on, and will run July 7 to 10, following the reinstatement of the Ann Arbor Art Fair and loosening of state pandemic restrictions. The Skip Clack fishing derby planned for June 5 remains canceled, largely due to a low level of applications. At the May 24 City Council meeting, Mayor Robert DeSana said that changes to state pandemic … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on
Southgate volunteers spruce up school grounds
Southgate Rotary beautify Asher School By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Volunteers spruced up the exterior grounds of the city’s schools May 15, with Southgate Rotary members focusing their attention on Asher School, an alternative high school at 14101 Leroy St. At the May 19 City Council study session, Mayor Joseph Kuspa said Southgate Community Schools Supt. Sharon Irvine organized the cleanup effort. “The idea was to improve the curb appeal of each of the buildings, addressing the area … [Read more...] about Southgate volunteers spruce up school grounds
Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission informational meeting slated for June 2
The Dearborn Public Library will host a virtual program about the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission at 7 p.m. June 2, and invites the public to learn how to provide important input into the state’s political future. Michigan voters in 2018 approved the creation of the MICRC, whose mission is to lead Michigan's redistricting process to assure congressional, state Senate, and state House district lines are drawn fairly in a citizen-led, transparent process, meeting constitutional mandates. The June 2 Zoom … [Read more...] about Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission informational meeting slated for June 2
Dropped cell phone taken by finder
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A woman who said her cell phone fell out of her pocket the evening of May 7 in the parking lot at Outback Steakhouse, 15765 Eureka Road, used another device to call her phone, only to be told by the person answering it that they did not plan to return the device. The victim said her cell phone, valued at $1,600, was a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smart phone in a black OtterBox Defender case. She was given a case number for her insurance company, and advised to call her mobile … [Read more...] about Dropped cell phone taken by finder
Backpack with electronics stolen from vehicle
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE —A vehicle left unlocked the night of May 6 cost a Southgate man an OGIO backpack, a Dell laptop and a Verizon mobile hotspot internet device, which were in the backseat of a 2020 GMC Sierra parked in a residential driveway. There was no damage to the vehicle, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Backpack with electronics stolen from vehicle
Privacy fence vandalized
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A privacy fence was damaged in the 12000 block of Pearl Street the night of May 1 while the owner was gone for about three hours. A board in a gate, to which a handle was mounted, was broken, which the resident said would cost about $100 to repair. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Privacy fence vandalized
Man arrested after harassing workers
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A 37-year-old old man was arrested for disorderly conduct the morning of May 3 after he persistently bothered the employees of three local businesses while begging to use a telephone to supposedly get a ride home. His quest took him from a Kroger gas station, 16705 Fort St.; to McDonald’s, 16515 Fort St.; and finally to a Meijer gas station, 16300 Fort St. After responding to several calls and warning the man repeatedly to stop bothering store personnel, police officers … [Read more...] about Man arrested after harassing workers
Registration under way for Fish & Loaves’ Happy Soles Virtual Race
TAYLOR — Registration continues for the 2021 Happy Soles Virtual Race, which raises funds for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. The challenge runs through June 13. “We're challenging our donors, volunteers and the community to run, walk, cycle, swim or row as many miles as you can and contribute to the total event miles for the 2021 Happy Soles Virtual Race,” Fish & Loaves Executive Director Mary Hollens said. “Our 2021 goal is to surpass the number of households that Fish & Loaves served in 2020 in miles: that’s … [Read more...] about Registration under way for Fish & Loaves’ Happy Soles Virtual Race