By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Effective April 1, the Allen Park Police Department joined the 911 Ready subscription service, which will help gather and provide essential information for residents with specific needs to responding emergency personnel. The information gathered lets first responders know if a household has a person on the autism spectrum, someone with special needs, or people with disabilities, including those with mobility limitations, or hearing or visual impairment. A photo of the person … [Read more...] about Department receives 911 ready bags
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From God to Dog: Brian Welch lit up the stage
Like the character Lumiere he played in “Beauty and the Beast,” Brian Welch’s bright light illuminated the stage, from God to dog, playing memorable roles ranging from Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” to Snoopy in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Welch, 47, who died March 28, was born and raised in Monroe, lived in Dearborn, and for many years taught autistic children in the Lincoln Park Public Schools. He was best known, though, for his theatrical pursuits, whether onstage or directing. When his Type 1 diabetes … [Read more...] about From God to Dog: Brian Welch lit up the stage
Plarners donate hand-crocheted plastic mats to Ukrainian relief effort
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Plarners, volunteers who hand-crochet plastic yarn, or “plarn,” made from plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for marginalized people, recently donated 223 mats to a Ukrainian refugee relief agency. Plarners, which formed five years ago, has created and donated more than 2,060 plarn mats during that time, said volunteer Rita Carioti of Southgate. “Most of the work can be done at home,” she said. “It is not difficult to participate.” The group’s Facebook page, … [Read more...] about Plarners donate hand-crocheted plastic mats to Ukrainian relief effort
Wyandotte honors Vietnam War veterans
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – It was quiet and cold, yet solemn and reverent, as local veteran groups and residents gathered to honor Vietnam veterans on March 29, National Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. Participating in the remembrance were Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 552 and 1136, American Legion Posts 74 and 217, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam Veterans of America, the Marine Corps League, Disabled Veterans of America, the Polish League of American Veterans and … [Read more...] about Wyandotte honors Vietnam War veterans
Fire destroys imprinting warehouse in Melvindale
Wind gusts worsened conditions By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Wind gusts early Thursday morning made firefighting more difficult as crews sought to contain a fire that was fully engaged by 12:30 a.m. March 31 at Flying Colors Imprinting. The warehouse, at 19500 Allen Road, near Play Atlantis, which was not impacted, was through the roof by the time firefighters arrived. Because of the chemicals used at the business, nearby residents were urged to shelter in place. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Densmore … [Read more...] about Fire destroys imprinting warehouse in Melvindale
Blue Hands United for Autism help raise awareness, understanding
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Community awareness of autism needs and resources was the focus of Blue Hands United for Autism’s Light It Up Blue event March 26 at Henry Ford Elementary School. Mona Alaouie, co-founder of Blue Hands United, chaired the event, with co-founder Mariam Alaouie, Dearborn Public Schools autism behavioral specialist. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Police Chief Issa Shahin spoke, along with Fire Chief Joseph Murray and Dearborn Public Schools Director of Special … [Read more...] about Blue Hands United for Autism help raise awareness, understanding
Dearborn police chief says gel blaster pellet attacks have stopped
Assault charges pending for earlier attack By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Police Chief Issa Shahin said March 26 that the department has received no reports of gel blaster pellet gun assaults for a week, a positive trend he hopes continues. A tip was received on the March 17 attack on a crowd outside the Custard Company at Monroe and Outer Drive, and arraignments were expected for both the driver and the shooter, one of whom is reportedly a minor. The trend, known as the “Orbeez challenge,” received … [Read more...] about Dearborn police chief says gel blaster pellet attacks have stopped
Drunken man slams into police car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A drunken 26-year-old Taylor man is expected to be arraigned soon on criminal charges after he slammed his vehicle into a police car that was trying to help apprehend him at 2:40 a.m. March 29 near Ford and Biddle avenues. The man was seen driving 70 mph on eastbound Ford Avenue near 23rd Street by an officer who promptly called other units for assistance. After the drunken driver collided with a responding police car, both vehicles were inoperable. The drunken driver … [Read more...] about Drunken man slams into police car
Ignoring low oil light leads to car fire
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Things heated up fast the afternoon of March 28 for a man who ignored the low oil indicator light on his car dashboard. The vehicle, which began to overheat near Van Alstyne and Chestnut streets, suddenly had flames protruding from the engine compartment. Police officers and firefighters were able to safely extinguish the flames, and the driver was uninjured, but the car was no longer operable. … [Read more...] about Ignoring low oil light leads to car fire
Deadly drug dealer faces life in prison
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Brian Robinson was issued a $1 million bond by 27th District Court Judge Elizabeth DiSanto March 21 after he was charged with with delivery of a controlled substance causing death, delivery of a controlled substance containing Fentanyl, and being a third time habitual offender. He could be sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton said the criminal charges are the result of a 10-month investigation by Wyandotte police detectives. Lead investigator Ken … [Read more...] about Deadly drug dealer faces life in prison