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
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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
Blood drawn in fight at bottle return area
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Two combatants, one bleeding, fled Meijer, 16300 Fort St., after a fight erupted April 1 over alleged line jumping in the bottle return area. As the two men began arguing and pushing each other, the younger man reportedly picked up the older man and slammed him to the ground. When he noticed that the older man’s head was bleeding, he fled. The older man, with a head laceration, also left, under his own power. … [Read more...] about Blood drawn in fight at bottle return area
Employee’s tires slashed at auto parts store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The night of April 1 four Travelstar EcoPath tires, valued at $1,500, were punctured on a black Chevrolet Silverado belonging to an employee at O’Reilly Auto Parts, 14615 Eureka Road. The victim said the tires were fine 15 minutes earlier when he was outside on a break. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Employee’s tires slashed at auto parts store
Employee’s tires slashed at auto parts store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The night of April 1 four Travelstar EcoPath tires, valued at $1,500, were punctured on a black Chevrolet Silverado belonging to an employee at O’Reilly Auto Parts, 14615 Eureka Road. The victim said the tires were fine 15 minutes earlier when he was outside on a break. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Employee’s tires slashed at auto parts store
Apartment complex leaves residents displaced, building damaged
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — Firefighters worked overnight to put out a fire at Riverview Crossings, 15027 Brookview Drive, which displaced residents living at the apartment complex. The call came in about 10:45 p.m. April 4 about a structure fire and when firefighters arrived they found the entire west side fully engulfed in flames. Mutual aid was immediately summoned and came from Wyandotte, Southgate, Grosse Ile Township, and Brownstown Township along with logistical services from Downriver … [Read more...] about Apartment complex leaves residents displaced, building damaged
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
Southgate welcomes Easter Bunny to Market Center Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Easter Bunny greeted families on March 27 during a socially-distanced event, with timed entrances and holiday treats, at Market Center Park, southeast of Eureka and Trenton roads. Mayor Joseph Kuspa said it was different than in past years, since they did not have an egg hunt, but it was still nice to have the Easter Bunny visit Southgate and pose for photos. He said the Cultural Arts and Special Events Commission, and the city’s Recreation Department, … [Read more...] about Southgate welcomes Easter Bunny to Market Center Park
Tiger Paw tires taken
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Three Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires were reported stolen the morning of March 24 from a blue 2017 Ford Fusion parked near an apartment building in the 11000 block of Burlington Street. The car, which was left on up on landscaping blocks, also had a shattered rear passenger window. A Craftsman ratchet tool was also stolen from the vehicle. The lug nuts from the wheels were scattered on the ground next to the vehicle. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Tiger Paw tires taken
Wallet stolen from shopping cart
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A wallet was stolen from a shopping cart at Meijer, 16300 Fort St., the evening of March 24 when a woman’s attention was focused on selecting food items. The brown Victoria’s Secret wallet contained a driver’s license, a debit card and $32 in cash. The victim alerted her bank about the debit card theft. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Wallet stolen from shopping cart