By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — An employee of Koi Sushi and Hibachi, 3501 West Road, reported July 23 that his unlocked bicycle was stolen from the back of the building while he was on duty. He said the red bicycle was valued at approximately $300, and it was taken between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Employee’s bicycle stolen
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Back windshield vandalized
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The back windshield of a 2100 Chevy Impala was reported shattered June 21 by the vehicle owner. He said the damage occurred between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. in his driveway when he was not home. … [Read more...] about Back windshield vandalized
Identity thief commits tax fraud
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A fraudulent state income tax filing was reported July 15, with a man stating that his wife had received a notification from the state of Michigan. He said they file their taxes jointly, and she did not file a separate tax return. However, the state was now seeking restitution for a $6,010 income tax refund sent to the unknown fraudster. The victims were given a police report number to forward to the state’s tax fraud department. … [Read more...] about Identity thief commits tax fraud
WSU offers classics, contemporary works, musicals and more
Whether you like classics or contemporary works, or long for a memorable musical, Theatre and Dance at Wayne have a 2026-27 season planned to celebrate all tastes at the Studio and main Stage theaters at the Hilberry Gateway. Don Evans’ “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show” launches the season Oct. 2 to 10 in the Studio at the Hilberry Gateway. Set in Philadelphia in 1972, the story satirizes social-climbing and class aspirations, as well as the culture clash between middle-class and working-class African Americans when an … [Read more...] about WSU offers classics, contemporary works, musicals and more
44th Junior League World Series returns to Taylor
All games at World Series Field in Heritage Park TAYLOR – The 44th Annual Junior League World Series will be held Aug. 9 to 16 in Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road. The international tournament for 13- and 14-year-old youth teams has been held in Taylor since its inception in 1981. Opening ceremony, featuring a parade of all 12 teams and a fireworks display, will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 8, at World Series Field inside the park. Opening ceremonies are free to the public. The 12-team field is broken into six-team brackets. … [Read more...] about 44th Junior League World Series returns to Taylor
Downriver millage renewals pass; primary front-runners chosen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Downriver cities renewed millages, and a local state House race showed that issues matter more than anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in the Aug. 4 primary election. In the District 2 state House of Representatives race, Joanna Whaley won the Democratic primary and will face Republican Ron Kokinda in November. District 2 includes Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, part of Southgate and parts of the east side of Detroit. Democrat Frank Liberati tried to make the race about Whaley being … [Read more...] about Downriver millage renewals pass; primary front-runners chosen
Sham website used for phishing
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman reported June 24 that when she tried to cancel airline tickets that her husband had booked prior to his recent death, she called a phone number for the airline that she found online that was actually a fake website used for phishing, set up to steal identity information. She said she provided the fraudulent call center with her and her late husband’s driver’s license numbers, her husband’s death certificate information and a credit card number for the requested … [Read more...] about Sham website used for phishing
Dearborn’s Padzieski Gallery hosts Detroit Artist Collective exhibition
DEARBORN – Swirls of color and creativity captured attention July 10 during the opening of the (tentative) Detroit Artist Collective in the Padzieski Gallery at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The third annual exhibit, which runs through Aug. 23, features the work of 23 local artists. Artist Kayla Stafford, originally from Lincoln Park and currently living and teaching in Dearborn, said this show features the collective’s core members who have been with them from the start and have been active … [Read more...] about Dearborn’s Padzieski Gallery hosts Detroit Artist Collective exhibition
Vehicle breaks railroad crossing gate to beat train
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – A vehicle broke a railroad crossing gate arm shortly before 4 p.m. July 15 on northbound Fort Street north of Van Horn Road. No injuries were reported, and the gate arm was repaired within the hour. Police Department officials did not respond to a request for an incident report prior to deadline. The Fort Street and Van Horn Road area is a high traffic area where an overpass above the railroad tracks will be designed and constructed over the next four years. … [Read more...] about Vehicle breaks railroad crossing gate to beat train
Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run to visit Southgate
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run will stop in Southgate at 8:30 a.m. July 29 at the Downriver Family YMCA, 16777 Northline Road on its way from Detroit to Toledo. The global torch relay, in which runners carry a lit torch to promote international friendship, will travel throughout all states in five months in celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence. Mayor Joseph Kuspa, who announced the visit during the July 15 City Council … [Read more...] about Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run to visit Southgate