By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Ignoring two yield signs and not wearing a seatbelt resulted in a traffic stop the afternoon of March 27 near 20th Street and Marshall Avenue that resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old Dearborn woman for possession of crack cocaine, narcotic paraphernalia and a handgun, which, as a convicted felon, she was not allowed to carry. The woman was seen making furtive gestures, as if attempting to hide something, before she pulled her vehicle over. She was subsequently taken into … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in drug arrest
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Suspect leaves blood evidence behind after attack
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A man jumped out of a vehicle at a stoplight and started pounding his fist on the windshield of a nearby vehicle on Biddle Avenue near Alkali Street the night of March 29 in what the victim said was an unprovoked attack. The attacker tugged on the victim’s vehicle door as well, but it was locked. The man then jumped back in the passenger seat of the nearby vehicle, and the driver sped off south on Biddle Avenue. The windshield was heavily damaged. Blood from the man’s fist was … [Read more...] about Suspect leaves blood evidence behind after attack
Traffic stop yields man with numerous arrest warrants
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A traffic stop conducted at 1:51 a.m. March 31 near Fort Street and Ford Avenue for a vehicle without working taillights revealed that the driver, a 36-year-old Romulus man, had 21 active arrest warrants. The driver initially provided a fictitious name, which, when combined with his outstanding warrants, led to him being taken into custody. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop yields man with numerous arrest warrants
Stolen wallet equipped with tracking device
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A wallet equipped with an Apple AirTag was reported stolen the morning of April 1 from a vehicle parked in the 4500 block of 23rd Street. Police officers determined that the AirTag was pinging in a nearby apartment building, but the residents there were uncooperative. The incident remains under investigation while police officers gather additional evidence to justify a search warrant. … [Read more...] about Stolen wallet equipped with tracking device
Multiple musicals offer upbeat entertainment
Multiple musicals offer upbeat entertainment in the coming weeks as “Hamilton” returns to the Fisher Theater, the Players Guild of Dearborn presents “Hairspray,” Dearborn High School presents “Guys and Dolls,” and Crestwood High School takes off with “Catch Me If You Can.” In addition, Southgate Community Players presents “Calendar Girls.” CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS ‘CATCH ME IF YOU CAN’ Crestwood High School Theatre presents the musical “Catch Me If You Can” April 25 to May 2 at the high school auditorium, 1501 N. Beech Daly in … [Read more...] about Multiple musicals offer upbeat entertainment
Lincoln Historical Society annual dinner to celebrate country’s 250th anniversary
LINCOLN PARK — A tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Declaration of Independence will be celebrated by the Lincoln Park Historical Society & Museum at its annual dinner May 14. Tickets are $30 for historical society members, and $35 for non-members. The dinner will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park Middle School, 2800 Lafayette Blvd. A catered dinner will be followed by a presentation by historian, collector, and re-enactor Todd Brighton of Wyandotte entitled “Forging a Nation: Patriot … [Read more...] about Lincoln Historical Society annual dinner to celebrate country’s 250th anniversary
Dozens of hard-to-find books will be up for sale at AAUW rare book sale April 25
DEARBORN — The Vintage and Collectible Book Sale, organized by the American Association of University Women’s Dearborn affiliate, will feature books ranging from the mid-1800s to recent years. The book sale is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25 at Dearborn Historical Museum McFadden-Ross House, 915 S. Brady. Included will be sets with full-page illustrations, scholarly works and Dearborn/Detroit accounts. The books are culled from the thousands offered for sale at the AAUW’s annual fall sale at the Dearborn Ice … [Read more...] about Dozens of hard-to-find books will be up for sale at AAUW rare book sale April 25
Lincoln Park City Council OKs pursuit of three bridge replacement grants
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Public Works Director John Kozuh received the City Council’s approval March 23 to submit grant applications to the Michigan Department of Transportation to replace three bridges. The three locations include Howard Street over the Sexton Kilfoil Drain, and both Frank and Porter streets over the north branch of Ecorse Creek. Hennessey Engineers and Link Engineering Services will submit the grant applications on behalf of the city to the MDOT Local Critical Bridge Program. … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park City Council OKs pursuit of three bridge replacement grants
Lincoln Park city manager addresses funding to repair Goddard Road
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – City Manager and Finance Director Lisa Griggs updated the City Council on the status of Goddard Road and its urgent need for repairs during the March 23 council meeting. She said the city has applied for grant funding with the help of Hennessey Engineering, as well as for congressional spending grants. “Those do take time, and even if they are awarded it’s generally two to three years before the funding comes through,” she said. “So, I had previously talked about doing … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park city manager addresses funding to repair Goddard Road
‘Suffs’ comes to the Fisher; ‘I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire’ at U of D Mercy; ‘Paradise Lost’ at WSU; ‘Tuck Everlasting’ at DYPAC
An eclectic array of offerings is poised to open on local stages, as the musical “Suffs” comes to the Fisher, the Theatre Company at Detroit Mercy presents “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire,” Theatre and Dance at Wayne presents “Pardise Lost” through a modern lens, and the talented teens at the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center explore the lure of immortality in “Tuck Everlasting.” THE MUSICAL ‘SUFFS’ COMES TO THE FISHER The Tony Award-winning musical “Suffs” tells the story of the determined American women who fought … [Read more...] about ‘Suffs’ comes to the Fisher; ‘I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire’ at U of D Mercy; ‘Paradise Lost’ at WSU; ‘Tuck Everlasting’ at DYPAC