By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police officers following up on reports of a bicyclist who had been hit by a white sport utility vehicle, who was reportedly on the right shoulder of the southbound Southfield Freeway near I-94, at 3:38 a.m. on April 12, discovered the man to be drunk but unhurt. The man, whose eyes were bloodshot and glossy, smelled strongly of intoxicants. He confirmed that a vehicle hit him, but said, “I’m all right – I am small but tough.” He said he was trying to bike to Greenfield and … [Read more...] about Drunken bicyclist on freeway not hurt
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Cash, charging cord stolen from car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A white Apple iPhone charging cord and $60 cash were reported stolen the morning of April 6 from a 2021 Honda Accord parked in the 17000 block of Cicotte Avenue near Watson Street. The victim said the vehicle was unlocked, and was not damaged by the thief. A nearby residential surveillance camera may have captured footage of the larceny. … [Read more...] about Cash, charging cord stolen from car
Autistic teens lead pledge at Dearborn Council meeting
11 Shih Tzus rescued from Dearborn house
FAMD takes in animals By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Ten adult Shih Tzus and one puppy were rescued April 11 from a house in the 3400 block of Roosevelt Street after a neighbor requested a welfare check. The caller said they had not seen the female resident nor her dogs for more than a week. When police officers arrived, no one was home, but dogs could be heard inside barking. After walking the perimeter of the house and looking in windows, officers saw feces on the floor and found the dogs to … [Read more...] about 11 Shih Tzus rescued from Dearborn house
Trunk or TrEaster welcomes spring at First United Methodist of Dearborn
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Spring was in the air as First United Methodist Church members welcomed local families to its first Trunk or TrEaster event April 9, featuring candy stations and other family-friendly activities. Nick Blevins, director of children’s ministries, said they didn’t know how many people to expect, but they were pleased with the strong turnout. “Our goal with the event was to make it more accessible,” he said. “The treats that are being handed out are not only edible … [Read more...] about Trunk or TrEaster welcomes spring at First United Methodist of Dearborn
Lincoln Park Exchange Club restores annual Easter egg hunt
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The Easter Bunny and the Exchange Club Time Out Teddy Bear mascot posed for photos with excited children during the restored Easter Egg Hunt April 10 at Memorial Park. With separate areas for three different age groups, children collected plastic eggs, which were turned in for prizes and a candy bag after the scramble. Egg hunt areas were set aside for ages 1 to 3, 4 to 6, and 7 to 9 years old. Three golden tickets were hidden in plastic eggs, one for each … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Exchange Club restores annual Easter egg hunt
Riverview schools locked down following nearby assault
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – The Riverview Community School District’s bus garage, high school and Memorial Elementary went into temporary lockdown mode following a 6:09 a.m. April 14 shooting in the 11000 block of Longsdorf Avenue. Acting Riverview Police Chief Bob Bemis said a former employee shot the business owner in a business parking lot. Witnesses said the suspect then fled on a bicycle before the arrival of police officers. Detective Sgt. Sean Brown locked down the Riverview Community School … [Read more...] about Riverview schools locked down following nearby assault
From murder to mayhem: Never a dull moment on local stages
Whether watching musical murderesses or the comic mayhem of a desperate theater company, laughter is on tap with Crestwood High School’s production of “Chicago” (the high school version) and Barefoot Production’s presentation of the comedy “Moon Over Buffalo.” CRESTWOOD PRESENTS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION OF ‘CHICAGO’ “Chicago,” a musical set in the 1920s, is a satire on corruption in the criminal justice system and the concept of the celebrity criminal. As one of the longest running Broadway musicals, it includes upbeat … [Read more...] about From murder to mayhem: Never a dull moment on local stages
Mel-NAP School Board chooses Vranesich for superintendent
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Melvindale High School Principal Ryan Vranesich was unanimously chosen by the Melvindale-North Allen Park School Board to become the district’s new superintendent. The board, which met the evening of April 7, previously had narrowed its choices to Linda Lazar, Dearborn Heights Crestwood School District associate superintendent, and Vranesich. Lazar, who is fluent in Arabic, also has experience with inclusion and diversity programs, and staff … [Read more...] about Mel-NAP School Board chooses Vranesich for superintendent
Art as a superpower: Citywide art show displays Dearborn student talent
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Students from across the Dearborn Public Schools district declared that art is their superpower, both with T-shirts and displayed work, during an April 5 opening at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The display, in the northeast lobby and the Padzieski Gallery, runs through April 26 at the center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Jill Chochol, executive director of Student Achievement, said she was delighted to be gathering with the student artists and their … [Read more...] about Art as a superpower: Citywide art show displays Dearborn student talent