LINCOLN PARK — Firefighters rescued a family of four who had suffered carbon monoxide poisoning Monday night. A 32-year-old man living at a house in the 1500 block of Ferris called about 11 p.m. to say that he was not feeling well and was concerned about three other people in the house, including a 29-year-old woman and two boys ages 10 and 7. The woman was in critical condition when firefighters arrived, and the boys were unable to move; all three were unconscious. Fire Chief Kenneth Elmore said that because … [Read more...] about Four survive carbon monoxide poisoning incident
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Unicyclist headlines dinner theater event
LINCOLN PARK — Family Dinner Theater presents Darren Bedford and His Unicycle from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the bandshell, 3240 Ferris. Organizers advising audience member to get ready to be dazzled with “amazing” unicycle and juggling skills. Bedford rides on top of his unicycle with great balance and typically invites a brave young audience member to ride on his shoulders. His yo-yo demonstration shows all the old favorites, plus many tricks that may never have been seen before. Organizers promise lots of audience … [Read more...] about Unicyclist headlines dinner theater event
Bash goes on despite theft of ticket proceeds
‘In a way, everybody got stung by this.’ — Fire Chief Kenneth ElmoreBy TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Members of the city’s Fire Department are persevering in the wake of a theft earlier this month from an annual charity effort. Money that had been collected for tickets to Friday’s summer bash turned up missing the morning of Feb. 17. The firefighter selling the tickets last saw the money in his locker about 11 p.m. Feb. 16 and noticed it was gone about 8 a.m. the next day, according … [Read more...] about Bash goes on despite theft of ticket proceeds
Department earns grant to focus on booster seat use
TAYLOR — The city’s Police Department is one of only two in the United States selected to assist in a cooperative agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration focusing on enforcing state booster seat law requirements. Taylor (population 65,000) and the city of Wenatchee, Wash. (population 28,000), received federal funds to develop and evaluate various strategies for enforcing the requirements and recommend effective strategies that can be easily implemented in other communities nationwide. Taylor’s … [Read more...] about Department earns grant to focus on booster seat use
Here’s when to hold ’em
TAYLOR — The No-Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament, which raises funds for the Junior League World Series, is set for March 13 at the Ramada Inn, 20777 Eureka Road. Registration begins at 6 p.m; games start at 7. The tournament is open to the first 150 paid entries. Buy-in is $50. All beer, pop, water and pizza is included. The minimum guaranteed first-place prize is $1,000. Ten percent of the field will cash. To reserve a spot in the tournament call Jeff Pizzo at (313) 914-5037 or Dan Bzura at (313) 292-9901. … [Read more...] about Here’s when to hold ’em
Take me to the river: Council debates new kayak launch location
‘I just can’t image anyone in a wheelchair or a kayak when that helicopter comes down.’— resident William Kazmierski By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The Recreation Department, in conjunction with Riverside Kayak Connection, has applied for an additional grant for a barrier-free kayak launch. A $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan already has been awarded to the department. Last week, officials applied for a grant through the Michigan Department of … [Read more...] about Take me to the river: Council debates new kayak launch location
Spare change at mall pays for free smoke detectors
TAYLOR —The Fire Department is making 300 new smoke detectors available at no cost to city residents, thanks to the generosity of holiday shoppers at the Southland Center. Southland gathered about $1,100 in coins tossed into its three fountains over a three-month period. The funds, which are turned over to charity on a regular basis, were given this time to the Fire Department, which purchased the smoke detectors. Keith Molini, operations manager for General Growth Properties Inc., said the coins were gathered from … [Read more...] about Spare change at mall pays for free smoke detectors
Fundraiser to benefit Little League
TAYLOR — A bowling fundraiser for the Taylor Northwest Little League will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Admission costs $20 per person; shoe rental is $1.29. The price includes three games of nine-pin, no-tap bowling and pizza. For more information call Mike Turner at (313) 995-2286 or Skore Lanes at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit Little League
VFW party features entertainment by one-man band
TAYLOR — Jerry Somers and his one-man band will provide the entertainment for a fund-raising party Saturday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4422, 11590 Pine. Hours are 8 p.m. to midnight. Somers, a native of Brownstown Township, has drawn large crowds at a variety of events throughout the region. Event organizers say he plays a wide range of music that caters to all tastes and dancers. Admission costs $10, which includes beer and setups. Food will be available. All proceeds support veterans and their families. … [Read more...] about VFW party features entertainment by one-man band
Man’s body found behind local businesses
TRENTON — Police still are investigating the death of James York Lezotte, 23, of Trenton, whose body was found behind a local restaurant about 2:45 p.m. Feb. 13. “It appears to us that there was absolutely no foul play involved,” detective Lt. Robert Smith said. “It appears to be a natural or accidental death.” Three employees of a tree trimming service had pulled into Boston Market, 3555 West Road near Grange, to use the restroom, he said, and one was disposing of trash from the truck in a receptacle in the lot south … [Read more...] about Man’s body found behind local businesses