By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Protestors outside and inside city hall voiced their opposition to the Police Department cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during the May 5 City Council meeting. The protestors voiced specific opposition to Taylor’s 287(g) program, initiated in April 2025, that indicates the Police Department will cooperate with ICE to enforce federal immigration law and allows local officers to identify, detain and process immigrants in custody for … [Read more...] about Protestors oppose Taylor PD’s collaboration with ICE
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Lincoln Park City Council approves draft of MDOT cost-sharing agreement to reconstruct Harrison Boulevard bridge
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The City Council approved the draft of a cost-sharing agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation to reconstruct the Harrison Boulevard bridge over the south branch of the Ecorse River. Public Works Director John Kozuh said that for Phase 3 of the Local Bridge Bundle Program, cost sharing agreements are being used as a precaution in the event of cost overruns or higher than expected bids, due to limited Bridge Bundle Program funding available to cover … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park City Council approves draft of MDOT cost-sharing agreement to reconstruct Harrison Boulevard bridge
Lopez found guilty in death of Melvindale Police Officer Said
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield was found guilty April 28 in the July 21, 2024, homicide of Melvindale Police Cpl. Mohamed Said. Said conducted a traffic stop at 12:34 p.m. July 21 near the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Clarann Street in Melvindale, during which Lopez allegedly fled the scene on foot. During the subsequent foot chase, Lopez allegedly fired a handgun at Said, fatally wounding him. Lopez was arrested July 22 by members of the Michigan State Police … [Read more...] about Lopez found guilty in death of Melvindale Police Officer Said
Prowler unable to break window lock
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Two prowlers were scared off the night of April 13 when a resident saw them climb a fence to enter the rear yard and try to open a locked window of a house in the 1200 block of 23rd Street. Responding police officers discovered fresh pry marks on the window. The incident is under investigation. … [Read more...] about Prowler unable to break window lock
Traffic stop results in arrest for meth
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 35-year-old Wyandotte woman with a defective tail light was subject to a traffic stop the night of April 14 near 23rd and Oak streets that resulted in her arrest for possession of crystal methamphetamine. The woman, who lacked vehicle insurance, exhibited suspicious indicators, which led to a success search for illegal drugs. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in arrest for meth
Underage man trashes liquor store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Two men who lacked identification were denied alcohol purchases at 1:30 a.m. April 16 at a store in the 2000 block of Fort Street. One of the two men verbally insulted the clerk, then began to grab items from a nearby shelf, throwing them at the employee. He then knocked over a display sign on his way out the door. The store clerk provided the responding officers with a vehicle description. … [Read more...] about Underage man trashes liquor store
K-9 officer finds drug paraphernalia
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A Southgate K-9 unit assisted Wyandotte police with a traffic stop the night of April 13 that resulted in discovery of a meth pipe. The traffic stop was initiated for traffic violations. The K-9 detected the narcotic odor emanating from the driver’s side front door. The driver was then taken into custody. … [Read more...] about K-9 officer finds drug paraphernalia
Open Book opens ‘Lettice and Lovage;’ Historic Opera House ends 100-year drought with ‘Pirates of Penzance’
Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company closes it season with the Peter Shaffer comedy, “Lettice and Lovage” May 8 to 31, while the historic Howell Opera House’s second-floor stage hosts its first show in more than a century as actor, producer and filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ to life. OPEN BOOK THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ‘LETTICE AND LOVAGE’ When a tour guide with a flair for the dramatic and a tendency to embellish history comes into conflict with an inspector who insists on … [Read more...] about Open Book opens ‘Lettice and Lovage;’ Historic Opera House ends 100-year drought with ‘Pirates of Penzance’
Dearborn Symphony presents a monumental season finale: Verdi’s Requiem
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Symphony concludes its season with one of the most powerful and awe-inspiring works ever composed: “Messa da Requiem” by Giuseppe Verdi, at 7:30 p.m. May 8 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Steven Jarvi, the performance will unite orchestra, chorus, and four soloists for an unforgettable musical experience. Composed in 1874 in memory of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni, Verdi’s “Requiem” is revered for its dramatic … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony presents a monumental season finale: Verdi’s Requiem
Lincoln Park entrepreneur Ken Post talks about his GlassMaster invention
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Inventor and entrepreneur Ken Post spoke April 8 at the Lincoln Park Historical Museum explaining his invention, production and evolution of the GlassMaster, a unique windshield cleaning tool. The tool was created by Post in the 1990s from an idea he tinkered with when he was between jobs. He and his friend Rob Laskos formed K & R Industries, LLC, in 1998, and started marketing the tool in earnest. By the early 2000s, they were selling it at car shows … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park entrepreneur Ken Post talks about his GlassMaster invention