By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A wallet and keys were stolen from an employee’s coat in a break area at Walmart, 14900 Dix-Toledo Road, on March 24, the victim said. Missing were a purple cloth wallet containing $22 in cash, credit cards, debits cards and a drivers license, and a set of house keys and car keys. She said she has contacted the card providers, and has changed the locks on her residence. … [Read more...] about Retail employee’s wallet stolen from break area
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Heights offers Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations April 25 at Berwyn Center
First vaccination of 2-shot series only; public invited HEIGHTS – People who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination can get their first shot April 25 at the Berwyn Senior Center, 16155 Richardson. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. The first dose of the two-shot Moderna vaccination will be administered, and appointments for second doses will be provided following the first vaccination. Recipients must be 18 years of age or older to receive the Moderna vaccine. Advance … [Read more...] about Heights offers Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations April 25 at Berwyn Center
6 Beaumont facilities participating in medication take-back April 23 and 24
Beaumont Health will host prescription medication take-back days at six of its facilities April 23 and 24. Unused or expired prescribed medications may be dropped off April 23 at Beaumonth hospitals in Taylor, Trenton, Wayne and Grosse Pointe; medications will be accepted April 24 at the Center for Exceptional Families in Dearborn, and the Sterling Heights Medical Park across from Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Drop off hours, at all locations, are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The take-back events include over-the-counter medications and … [Read more...] about 6 Beaumont facilities participating in medication take-back April 23 and 24
Smells suspicious: Cologne stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The front passenger window of a red 2017 Jeep Wrangler was found smashed April 4 in an employee lot at AJM Packaging, 11800 Reeck Road, with a bottle of cologne stolen from inside the vehicle. The victim said he has no known enemies, and could think of no possible suspects. … [Read more...] about Smells suspicious: Cologne stolen
Pickup damaged in failed theft
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE —A work truck parked overnight at Kekos Coney Island, 12250 Fort St., was found damaged the morning of April 2, with a window smashed and the ignition damaged in an unsuccessful hot-wiring attempt. The vehicle, a white 2018 Chevy Silverado, is owned by KDI Construction. … [Read more...] about Pickup damaged in failed theft
Oak Street Health provides homebound with COVID-19 vaccines
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Mayor Joseph Kuspa praised Oak Street Health April 7 for providing COVID-19 vaccines for homebound people who risk being exposed to the virus through caregivers and family members. He said Oak Street Health, 13667 Eureka Road, has gone above and beyond to assist with the inoculation of homebound people, and he praised Manager Jason Jordan for finding a way to transport and administer the vaccines to private homes, where the recipients were reportedly both grateful and … [Read more...] about Oak Street Health provides homebound with COVID-19 vaccines
Beaumont Health warns Michigan hospitals are at critical capacity, pleads for community to take action
Beaumont Health announced today that its hospitals and staff have hit critical capacity levels and health care workers are pleading for Michiganders to personally take immediate steps to help stop the spread of the virus. The number of COVID-19 patients has jumped at Beaumont from 128 on Feb. 28 to more than 800 patients today and exceeds the volume from last fall. Two weeks ago, the health system was caring for about 500 COVID-19 patients. Hospitals in the metropolitan Detroit region are at or nearing capacity, with many … [Read more...] about Beaumont Health warns Michigan hospitals are at critical capacity, pleads for community to take action
Walk-ins welcome April 15 at Dearborn vaccination center
18 and over eligible, no residency requirement DEARBORN – The public is welcome to walk in at the Consolidated Vaccination Center in Dearborn April 15. Walk-ins are accepted 8 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 6 p.m., and 6:30 to 7 p.m. People 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Those wishing to schedule an appointment for today or a future date may still do so at www.cityofdearborn.org/covid. The vaccines are the two-dose Moderna shots. Moderna is … [Read more...] about Walk-ins welcome April 15 at Dearborn vaccination center
Kuspa applauds federal funding for DUWA
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
Co-worker might have broken into employee’s car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Surveillance footage April 7 at The Oakwood Group’s manufacturing facility, at 9755 Inkster Road, led investigating police officers to conclude that a fellow employee likely smashed a car window and stole cash and a Detroit Pistons ball cap from a parked vehicle. Since the surveillance footage did not show the dark colored SUV-crossover entering the lot, they concluded it had been parked in the lot much earlier. A manager agreed to forward footage to the detective bureau. … [Read more...] about Co-worker might have broken into employee’s car