Beaumont Health will host prescription medication take-back days at six of its facilities April 23 and 24. Unused or expired prescribed medications may be dropped off April 23 at Beaumonth hospitals in Taylor, Trenton, Wayne and Grosse Pointe; medications will be accepted April 24 at the Center for Exceptional Families in Dearborn, and the Sterling Heights Medical Park across from Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Drop off hours, at all locations, are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The take-back events include over-the-counter medications and … [Read more...] about 6 Beaumont facilities participating in medication take-back April 23 and 24
Wyandotte
Wyandotte Council approves summer cycling program site for the disabled
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The City Council approved a request April 12 to utilize part of the Memorial Park parking lot for a summer cycling program sponsored by Programs to Educate All Cyclists. PEAC, a non-profit organization, provides community-based, inclusive programs which empower people with disabilities to engage in cycling. Program Director Madison Prinzing said a section of the parking lot adjacent to Memorial Park, which has been successfully utilized in the past, provides a safe space for … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Council approves summer cycling program site for the disabled
Group home resident arrested for public intoxication
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 32-year-old man from a neighborhood group home was arrested for public intoxication March 24 after a police officer discovered him drinking in the Wyandotte Athletic Association Park, near Alfred and Highland streets. The man, who had multiple past violations of a similar nature, was arrested and taken to the Wyandotte police station, where he was held after a preliminary breath test indicated a blood-alcohol content of 0.19, more than twice the 0.08 limit for legally drunk … [Read more...] about Group home resident arrested for public intoxication
Motor home catalytic converter stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A motor home stored at a facility in the 4400 block of 13th Street last fall was discovered March 25 to be missing its catalytic converter. The facility is attempting to review its surveillance footage, but the theft occurred during a half year span of time. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Motor home catalytic converter stolen
Oak Street Health provides homebound with COVID-19 vaccines
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Mayor Joseph Kuspa praised Oak Street Health April 7 for providing COVID-19 vaccines for homebound people who risk being exposed to the virus through caregivers and family members. He said Oak Street Health, 13667 Eureka Road, has gone above and beyond to assist with the inoculation of homebound people, and he praised Manager Jason Jordan for finding a way to transport and administer the vaccines to private homes, where the recipients were reportedly both grateful and … [Read more...] about Oak Street Health provides homebound with COVID-19 vaccines
Beaumont Health warns Michigan hospitals are at critical capacity, pleads for community to take action
Beaumont Health announced today that its hospitals and staff have hit critical capacity levels and health care workers are pleading for Michiganders to personally take immediate steps to help stop the spread of the virus. The number of COVID-19 patients has jumped at Beaumont from 128 on Feb. 28 to more than 800 patients today and exceeds the volume from last fall. Two weeks ago, the health system was caring for about 500 COVID-19 patients. Hospitals in the metropolitan Detroit region are at or nearing capacity, with many … [Read more...] about Beaumont Health warns Michigan hospitals are at critical capacity, pleads for community to take action
Walk-ins welcome April 15 at Dearborn vaccination center
18 and over eligible, no residency requirement DEARBORN – The public is welcome to walk in at the Consolidated Vaccination Center in Dearborn April 15. Walk-ins are accepted 8 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 6 p.m., and 6:30 to 7 p.m. People 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Those wishing to schedule an appointment for today or a future date may still do so at www.cityofdearborn.org/covid. The vaccines are the two-dose Moderna shots. Moderna is … [Read more...] about Walk-ins welcome April 15 at Dearborn vaccination center
Teen spews obscenities at police officer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A high school student who was convinced that police officers oppress lower- and middle-class people spouted obscenities at a police officer the morning of March 25, near 5th and Oak streets. He yelled at the officer to “quit his f—g job if he wants to save this country.” The officer advised the teen that he can’t walk around yelling profanity and slander, which the teen contended “was his right.” The officer sent him on his way, so he would get to school on time. … [Read more...] about Teen spews obscenities at police officer
Dodge Avenger driver flees in high-speed chase
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — An uninsured Dodge Avenger driver fled an attempted traffic stop the afternoon of March 29 along Biddle Avenue at Goddard Road, fleeing north on Biddle at speeds exceeding 80 mph before police officers terminated the pursuit north of Southfield Road for safety concerns. The driver, a heavy set black male wearing glasses and a dark colored jacket, ignored police vehicle lights and sirens, and used the southbound lanes while driving north to avoid apprehension. … [Read more...] about Dodge Avenger driver flees in high-speed chase
HFC to host annual Black Male Retention & Success Conference April 14-16
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College will host its second annual Black Male Retention & Success conference April 13 to 16. This virtual event runs on the following dates: Author and professor Theodore Ransaw will give the keynote address, “Strategies for Reimagining the Black Male Scholar as Cool,” at 4 p.m. April 15. Admission is free and open to the public. To register, click here. The theme of the conference is “kujichagulia,” which translates to “Through our will, we will succeed: More than a philosophy. We must embrace the … [Read more...] about HFC to host annual Black Male Retention & Success Conference April 14-16