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ALLEN PARK —The city begins the Christmas season with annual events this week.   A Santa mailbox will be available starting Wednesday in the lobby of the Community Center, 15800 White. Children can stop by and drop in their completed Christmas list. Those not sure what to say can pick up a form letter available at the Recreation Office to help them get started.   For more information call (313) 928-0770.   The seventh annual Allen Park Lighted Christmas Parade will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday; the route will be Park … [Read more...] about Annual events mark beginning of Christmas season

By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Only a day after winning his 28th term in the U.S. House of Representatives and still wheelchair-bound from a recent knee surgery, John Dingell learned of a new challenge.   Dingell got a call Nov. 5 from U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-California) who informed him of his intent to seek to wrest chairmanship of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee from Dingell — just hours after Democrats further entrenched their congressional majority with big wins in the … [Read more...] about Dingell fights to retain chairmanship of energy and commerce committee

By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — After serving as mayor for 21 of the last 48 years, James DeSana will not seek re-election for the 2009-13 term.   He formally announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that while he has enjoyed serving the people of the city, being there for his family is very important to him.   “The mayor’s position requires attendance at many events and meetings in addition to the administrative duties associated with that office,” DeSana said, “Everyone who knows me knows … [Read more...] about DeSana won’t seek another term

By GARY L. THOMPSON Sunday Times Newspapers   TRENTON —After waiting six years for the closed Riverside Osteopathic Hospital to be sold, city officials may be running out of patience.   In a letter to Henry Ford Health System President Nancy Schlichting, Mayor Gerald Brown recently said that the hospital’s 2002 closing has turned a downtown renaissance into empty storefronts and barely surviving businesses. Making matters worse, he said, is that the building is becoming an eyesore.   Brown charged that Henry Ford … [Read more...] about Officials call for action on vacant hospital site

LINCOLN PARK — Fire Department officials are investigating the cause of a two-alarm fire Wednesday that injured one person at Dix Automotive Recyclers, 3298 Dix.   Fire Chief Ken Elmore said the blaze began in the southwest corner of the facility shortly before 11 a.m. after an explosion. Investigators believe a spark from auto parts dismantling equipment ignited an ungrounded gas barrel.   Because the fire already had breached the south side windows and the roof over the southwest bay area when the call came in, he said … [Read more...] about Auto parts shop fire remains under investigation

By GARY L. THOMPSON Sunday Times Staff Reporter   SOUTHGATE — Gratitude and well-wishing marked Wednesday’s graduation ceremony for the largest class in the history of the Southgate Adult and Community Education program.   A total of 208 graduates — 83 men and 125 women — were joined by an overflowing crowd at Allen Park Civic Arena, who witnessed a processional march to the tune of the Southgate Anderson Symphonic Band, presentations of scholarships and addresses from U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) by video and a … [Read more...] about Adult ed students make most of second chance with graduation

TAYLOR — The Reflections, one of the leading vocal groups of the 1960s pop and doo-wop era, will perform "Just Like Romeo and Juliet" and other hits July 25 at the American Legion Post 200, 11800 Michael.   Tickets are $30 with all proceeds benefitting the American Legion building fund.   Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 7 p.m., featuring chicken, Swedish meatballs, potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls and desserts. The night includes a cash bar, door prizes, 50/50 drawings, and disc jockey Jimmy … [Read more...] about Reflections perform in concert July 25 at American Legion

Hundreds come out for Mutt Strut 2008    By CINDY JOVANOSKI  Times-Herald Staff Intern   DEARBORN — Dozens of volunteers and some 300 dog owners braved windy conditions to participate in Mutt Strut 2008 at Ford Field Saturday.   Organizers say the 3-year-old event has been nothing but successful. “It’s a wonderful event to celebrate for owners and their pets,” said Anne Enright, one of many volunteers helping out at the fundraiser.   Registration at 11 a.m. was followed by the awarding of prizes for the … [Read more...] about ‘Ruff’ day

More than 400 re-enactors bring the Civil War era to life for Memorial Day Weekend   DEARBORN – Step back in time to the 1860s when the nation was engaged in a massive civil war during Greenfield Village’s annual Civil War Remembrance Weekend Saturday through Monday. More than 400 Union and Confederate re-enactors and a wide range of moving and thought-provoking activities highlight this time in our nation’s history. The special program is free with admission to Greenfield Village; tickets are $20 adults, $19 seniors (ages 62 … [Read more...] about Honor soldiers past and present with Civil War Remembrance Weekend

By TOM TIGANI Times-Herald Staff Reporter   DEARBORN — Saleh Yehya’s road to Atlanta had a few bumps in it, but he managed to arrive and, eventually, thrive.   The Fordson High School junior went there last month to deliver a presentation at the DECA International Career Development Conference, at which some 15,000 students meet and compete with their peers from around the world who have shown to be the best at their district and state conferences.   Saleh came in second in his 10-person flight in the competition for a … [Read more...] about Long road to international event pays off for Fordson student