By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Mayor Pro Tem Robert DeSana unofficially became mayor May 4, defeating challenger Frank Tarnowski, while just two incumbent city council members — Chris Calvin and Robert Alderman — were re-elected. Incumbent City Councilman Don Schultz lost his re-election bid, while incumbents Megan Maiani and Leonard Sabuda did not seek re-election to the council. The top council vote-getter was Kelly Stec, daughter of long-time City Clerk Lawrence Stec, who was re-elected after running … [Read more...] about Wyandotte elects DeSana mayor, 4 new council members
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Wyandotte residents to elect mayor, council Tuesday
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE –The city will elect a new mayor May 4, when residents vote to choose a new leader and city council. City Clerk Lawrence Stec, Treasurer Todd Browning and Assessor Theodore Galeski are running unopposed. Robert A. DeSana, who chose to serve as mayor pro tem since the late Mayor Joseph Peterson’s death May 17, to keep the composition of the city council intact, is running for mayor against challenger Frank A. Tarnowski. Eleven contenders are running for the six city council … [Read more...] about Wyandotte residents to elect mayor, council Tuesday
Drunken man taunts police officers
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A drunken 27-year-old man arguing about $10 in change at a bar in the 800 block of Biddle the night of April 26 turned his attention to the responding police officers, who tried repeatedly to de-escalate the situation. The man verbally provoked the officers and tried to goad them into a physical confrontation, to no avail. Later, the man walked into the police station and tried to provoke the desk sergeant. Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton commended the police officers … [Read more...] about Drunken man taunts police officers
Man assessing break-in targets arrested with drugs
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 36-year-old Hersey man trying to hide inside a car in the 4100 block of 6th Street, at 11:41 p.m. April 25, who was unable to explain why he was parked there so late at night, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. A police officer, who was patrolling the area because of a recent rash of burglaries in the area, approached the vehicle to question the man. The man was found to have an extensive criminal history of home invasions and burglaries, and was taken into … [Read more...] about Man assessing break-in targets arrested with drugs
Walk-ins welcome to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Dearborn center starting May 3
DVC open 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays through May 27 DEARBORN – The Dearborn Vaccination Center will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine beginning May 3 in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. The vaccine is available to people 18 and older who walk in from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday through May 27. (The vaccination center is closed daily noon to 1:30 p.m. and 6 to 6:30 p.m.) People 18 and over also can make an appointment at … [Read more...] about Walk-ins welcome to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Dearborn center starting May 3
Walk-ins welcome Friday to Sunday at Dearborn vaccination center
No residency requirement DEARBORN – The Dearborn vaccination center will accept walk-ins through Sunday for people 18 and over needing a COVID-19 vaccination. Walk-ins are welcome from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. each day at the center, in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. There is no residency requirement. Vaccines are the two-dose Moderna shots. Moderna is approved for those 18 and over. Masks covering mouth and nose are required to enter and remain in the building. People will … [Read more...] about Walk-ins welcome Friday to Sunday at Dearborn vaccination center
Drunken driver traveling on rim apprehended
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — An officer who spotted an erratically driven vehicle riding on the rim of a shredded tire the night of April 8, in the 200 block of Ford Avenue, initiated a traffic stop, which revealed a drunken driver, a 34-year-old Lincoln Park woman, and her passed out passenger, 29-year-old Riverview woman. An ambulance was summoned for the passenger, who became combative when she regained consciousness, and was subsequently charged with obstruction. Preliminary breath tests were … [Read more...] about Drunken driver traveling on rim apprehended
Robber threatens pharmacy clerk
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A customer threatened a clerk at CVS Pharmacy, 2025 Fort St., at 2:14 a.m. April 8, by implying with a gesture that he had a gun in his pocket while at the cash register. The frightened clerk handed over the contents of the cash drawer to the man, who then fled the area on foot. The robber was described as a black male, 6 feet tall, about 180 pounds, and was wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt, a blue undershirt, a black skullcap, gloves and a facial mask. … [Read more...] about Robber threatens pharmacy clerk
Members selected for new Wayne County Women’s Commission
Nineteen women from diverse backgrounds have been selected as members of the newly created Wayne County Women’s Commission. Members include one representative from each of the 15 county commission districts, a representative from the county commission and four members selected by Commission Chairwoman Alisha Bell (D-Detroit). “This will be an impactful commission that will look at issues from employment and earning power to health care and child care and beyond and make recommendations to better the lives of women in Wayne … [Read more...] about Members selected for new Wayne County Women’s Commission
Heights offers Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations April 25 at Berwyn Center
First vaccination of 2-shot series only; public invited HEIGHTS – People who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination can get their first shot April 25 at the Berwyn Senior Center, 16155 Richardson. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. The first dose of the two-shot Moderna vaccination will be administered, and appointments for second doses will be provided following the first vaccination. Recipients must be 18 years of age or older to receive the Moderna vaccine. Advance … [Read more...] about Heights offers Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations April 25 at Berwyn Center