By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – From chili to chocolate, soups from across Downriver offered steamy, mouth-watering temptation during the Wyandotte-based Salvation Army Downriver Corps’ annual Soup Day program fundraiser March 11 at the Grecian Center. Lt. Shawn Sutter Sr. of the Salvation Army Downriver said the event helps fund its Breaking Bread meal share program. “These funds will go directly back into the community,” he said. “It doesn’t go to supporting any other program but to … [Read more...] about Downriver Salvation Army serves up soup for a good cause
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Melvindale City Council approves police chief’s request for overdose team
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The City Council approved Police Chief Chris Egan’s request for a Face Addiction Now / Quick Response Team to help combat drug overdoses, during the March 18 council meeting. Face Addiction Now is a community-based organization and resource that helps close critical gaps in addressing substance use by offering educational programing, distributing Narcan and providing information about recovery programs. The Quick Response Team an initiative of FAN, provides … [Read more...] about Melvindale City Council approves police chief’s request for overdose team
Mad About Marches: Dearborn Symphony blends school spirit, Hollywood power, and symphonic spectacle
What happens when school spirit, cinematic power, and classical fanfare meet center stage? You get the Dearborn Symphony’s “Mad About Marches,” a slightly sport-centric evening of pure orchestral momentum that brings together fans of music, athletics, and pageantry in one unforgettable celebration. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. This high-energy program opens with a bold lineup of marches that span opera houses, parade routes, and the … [Read more...] about Mad About Marches: Dearborn Symphony blends school spirit, Hollywood power, and symphonic spectacle
Southgate American House fire first responders honored
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Mayor Joseph Kuspa, Fire Chief Justin Graves and Police Chief Mark Mydlarz honored the Oct. 24 American House first responders prior to the March 18 City Council meeting. A state of Michigan recognition for leadership and meritorious service was presented to Fire Department officials: Fire Marshal Jeff Neimann, Capt. Dan Werling and Lt. Mark Hunt; Allen Park Deputy Fire Chief Eric Taylor; Lincoln Park Fire Chief Mike Prinz; Wyandotte Fire Chief Jeremy Moline; Riverview Fire Chief … [Read more...] about Southgate American House fire first responders honored
Fisher hosts ‘Mamma Mia,’ ‘& Juliet;’ WSU brings ‘SpongeBob’ to the stage
Local theaters are welcoming in spring with a wide range of entertainment options, including the 25th anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia,” which features music by ABBA, the new musical “& Juliet,” which explores what could have happened if Shakespeare’s tragic heroine were given a second chance at life, which are both at the Fisher Theater, and Theatre and Dance at Wayne’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical” on the Hilberry Gateway Stage. FISHER HOSTS ‘MAMMA MIA’ The 25th anniversary of the “Mamma Mia” Broadway debut comes … [Read more...] about Fisher hosts ‘Mamma Mia,’ ‘& Juliet;’ WSU brings ‘SpongeBob’ to the stage
Cash stolen from nursing home resident
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A resident of the Aberdeen Skilled Nursing facility reported Feb. 15 that $505 in cash was stolen from a drawer in his room. He said the currency, which included four $100 bills, along with $20, $10 and $5 bills, was wrapped in a rubber band. He said he suspected that a nurse’s aide took the money when he was out of his room. Facility staff said they were aware of the incident. … [Read more...] about Cash stolen from nursing home resident
Vehicle window shattered in work parking lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The rear sliding glass window of a white 2021 Dodge Ram pickup was reported shattered at 2 a.m. Feb. 19 in the parking lot of the Chrysler engine plant at 2000 Van Horn Road. There were no witnesses, and it was not known what was used to shatter the window. … [Read more...] about Vehicle window shattered in work parking lot
Online sale results in fraud
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A person selling a curtain rod for $15 on Facebook Marketplace was conned by a criminal who ended up stealing more than $10,000 from them. The con began with the person sending $515 for the $15 item via Cash App. They then asked for the $500 to be refunded to their account, and eventually threatened her and her family if she did not comply. The fraudster then said they would send $4,000 to her credit union account, and asked her to convert it to Bitcoin. However, once the con artist … [Read more...] about Online sale results in fraud
Shoplifter steals tools
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A store manager at Tractor Supply, 3000 Van Horn Road, reported the afternoon of Feb. 25 that a man stole $370 worth of DeWalt mechanic tool sets from the store. The man was described as Hispanic, 20 to 30 years old, with black hair and a mustache and wearing blue jeans and a black jacket. He drove away in a blue Chevrolet Impala with a Michigan license plate, the number of which was given to the responding police officer. Surveillance camera footage of the theft was provided as … [Read more...] about Shoplifter steals tools
Whitmer appoints Dearborn police chief to commissions
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Police Chief Issa Shahin to two commissions March 4: the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, and the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Board of Directors. The MCOLES role is a reappointment, through which Shahin will represent the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police through Dec. 31, 2030. MCOLES promotes public safety in the state by setting standards for selection, employment, licensing, license revocation and … [Read more...] about Whitmer appoints Dearborn police chief to commissions