By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Police officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired at 9 p.m. Jan. 13 in the 400 block of Poplar Street. A tree and a vehicle were hit by bullets, but no people were injured by the gunfire. Witnesses were interviewed and evidence was gathered, with the investigation ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident are asked to call the Wyandotte Police Department at 734-324-4405. … [Read more...] about Nighttime gunfire investigated
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Padzieski Gallery hosts annual Teresa Lousias Memorial Photo Exhibition
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The work of 40 photographers drew an appreciative crowd Jan. 15 to the opening reception of the sixth annual Teresa Lousias Memorial Photo Exhibit at the Padzieski Gallery. “The good thing about this show is it’s so varied, and there is so much variety in it,” said Chris Bennett, Padzieski Gallery coordinator. “This year we chose a photo editor from the Detroit Free Press, so I kind of expected a little more journalism-heavy entries, but we still had a lot of fine art work … [Read more...] about Padzieski Gallery hosts annual Teresa Lousias Memorial Photo Exhibition
Fire and ICE: Protestors take heated message to snowy freeway overpass in Lincoln Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Demonstrators placed an “ICE OUT FOR GOOD” banner on the Champaign Road overpass above southbound I-75 during the Jan. 16 evening commute to protest recent Immigration and Custom Enforcement actions. Despite the cold weather, protestors warmed to their mission to urge people to oppose what they contend are unlawful ICE actions in cities throughout the country. Downriver United 734 organizer Lorena Ramirez-Baran of Wyandotte said that rain or shine or freezing cold, … [Read more...] about Fire and ICE: Protestors take heated message to snowy freeway overpass in Lincoln Park
Wyandotte hires full-time deputy city clerk
City clerk to become a part-time position By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The City Council unanimously approved hiring a full-time deputy clerk during its Jan. 12 meeting, while transitioning the role of elected city clerk to a part-time position. The move, following the resignation of City Clerk Larry Stec at the end of 2025, allows the hiring of Edana Hughes of Ecorse as a full-time deputy city clerk without requiring her to live in the city, which is required for the city clerk position, whether it be … [Read more...] about Wyandotte hires full-time deputy city clerk
Historic Wyandotte Women event to replace Pie and Ice Cream Social on Heritage Days roster
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – An Historic Wyandotte Women event will replace the Historical Museum’s Pie and Ice Cream Social on the 2026 Heritage Days roster. The Cultural and Historical Commission approved the change at its Sept. 11 meeting, and the City Council approved it during its Jan. 12 meeting. The annual Heritage Events Series offers a schedule of historical and educational events presented by the museum. While the Pie and Ice Cream Social will still be held, it will now be run by the … [Read more...] about Historic Wyandotte Women event to replace Pie and Ice Cream Social on Heritage Days roster
Downriver demonstrators protest ICE actions
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Downriver demonstrators braved the cold Jan. 11 to protest recent Trump administration operations and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, gathering on Fort Street between Chestnut and Phelps streets. A signboard encouraged motorists to honk to signify support as they traveled south past the participants. Protest organizer Beth Merrow of Rockwood said she was participating to fight for democracy. “I don’t want people to not have healthcare, I don’t want … [Read more...] about Downriver demonstrators protest ICE actions
Protestors voice opposition to proposed Allen Park AI data center
Project compared to doomed movie studio By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Protestors outside city hall and in attendance at the Jan. 8 Planning Commission meeting may have influenced the body to delay approval of a proposed data center on Enterprise Drive. The location and controversy over the proposed data center have raised cautionary concerns and comparisons to the doomed Lifton/Unity Studios project that pushed the city into state receivership under an emergency finance manager in 2012 due … [Read more...] about Protestors voice opposition to proposed Allen Park AI data center
Tony Award-winning Best Musical ‘Spamalot’ returns to Fisher
Laugh a lot with “Monty Python’s Spamalot” as the Tony Award-winning comedic Best Musical returns to Detroit Jan. 27 to 31 at the Fisher Theater. With book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by Idle and John Du Prez, the stage musical is “lovingly ripped from the film classic, ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail.’” It promises a “great knight at the theatre” with a show that includes flying cows, killer rabbits, French taunters, dancing girls, an overly important shrubbery and the Lady of the Lake. When it opened on Broadway in … [Read more...] about Tony Award-winning Best Musical ‘Spamalot’ returns to Fisher
Drunk and disorderly man arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 21-year-old Riverview man was arrested at 1:59 a.m. Jan. 1 after patrol officers saw him screaming at a security guard in the 100 block of Oak Street. The man, who was intoxicated, continued to exhibit aggressive, defiant and threatening behavior as the police officers approached. The security guard said the man had threatened to return with a gun. When the drunken man refused to leave the area, he was arrested for disorderly conduct. … [Read more...] about Drunk and disorderly man arrested
Parolee arrested for fleeing and eluding
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 55-year-old Detroit man was arrested the afternoon of Jan. 4 after he tried to flee a traffic stop initiated when a police officer saw him talking on his cell phone while driving in the area of 6th and St. John streets. The driver, who fled while driving down neighborhood streets and alleys at 70 mph, was taken into custody when he was unable to pass other motorists. When he was arrested for fleeing and eluding, it was discovered that he was a parolee and had a suspended … [Read more...] about Parolee arrested for fleeing and eluding