By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 31-year-old Oak Park woman was arrested for having an illicit and unregistered 9-millimeter firearm in her vehicle the night of Jan. 4 following an unrelated traffic stop on northbound Fort Street near Ford Avenue. The traffic stop was initiated after police officers spotted her in a vehicle associated with a felonious assault. … [Read more...] about Illicit gun found during traffic stop
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From musical shows to Model T rides, Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village provides festive fun
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Despite the cold, Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village provided seasonal warmth during its run Dec. 4 to 28 at The Henry Ford. The annual event, which includes musical performances, holiday vignettes and activities, and culinary treats celebrates two centuries of American holiday traditions. Model T rides and horse drawn wagons offered trips around the village, while illuminated lanes drew visitors on foot from Main Street to the brightly lit covered bridge on … [Read more...] about From musical shows to Model T rides, Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village provides festive fun
Dearborn’s Annual Festival of Trees benefits Children’s Foundation
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The annual Festival of Trees, a benefit for the Children’s Foundation, spread holiday cheer Nov. 23 to 30 in the Lincoln Ballroom at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The Children’s Foundation, formerly the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, relies on volunteers, donors and sponsors to raise money for research into the causes and cures for childhood diseases. The festival, which began in 1985, has funded more than $11.5 million in pediatric through … [Read more...] about Dearborn’s Annual Festival of Trees benefits Children’s Foundation
Drunken man previously banned from business arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 33-year-old Detroit man who was intoxicated and harassing customers in front of a business in the 1100 block of Ford Avenue at 8:34 p.m. Dec. 16 was arrested for trespassing for violating an order banning him from the property last August. … [Read more...] about Drunken man previously banned from business arrested
Couple arrested for disorderly conduct
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 27-year-old Detroit man and a 25-year-old Lincoln Park woman were arrested for disorderly conduct after dispatch received calls about a couple arguing at 2:40 a.m. Dec. 13 near 4th Street and Ford Avenue. The man, who was intoxicated, was sitting inside a stationary vehicle while the woman was in a nearby alley. The man, who was defiant and refused to answer the police officers’ questions, resumed arguing with the woman in front of the police officers. When the man was arrested, … [Read more...] about Couple arrested for disorderly conduct
Traffic stop triggers flight instinct
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 29-year-old Woodhaven man who was subject to a traffic stop at 4:53 a.m. Dec. 17 at Fort and Walnut streets for an expired vehicle registration and no insurance made the mistake of shoving a police officer and attempting to flee on foot. He was caught once, struggled again with the police officers, broke free and started to run away again when he was subdued by a Taser. He was then handcuffed and charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop triggers flight instinct
Wyandotte CARES program helps customers struggling to pay utility bills
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Wyandotte CARES Program was explained during the Dec. 8 City Council meeting by Wyandotte Municipal Service employees. The local Customer Assistance Residential Electrical Service assistance program is designed to help eligible customers with their electric and heating bills. They must provide proof of service interruption risk, such as a shutoff notice, to be eligible, and have a household income at or below 60 percent of Michigan’s median income. Proof of residency and proof … [Read more...] about Wyandotte CARES program helps customers struggling to pay utility bills
Warm up with comedies at PGD’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ and OBTC’s ‘Clue’
After the festive warmth of Christmas gives way to January’s cold and snow, there’s no better way to beat the chill than with a clever comedy, as the Players Guild of Dearborn presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” and the Open Book Theatre Company presents “Clue.” PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN PRESENTS ‘PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE’ The Players Guild of Dearborn launches the new year with the Steve Martin comedy “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” The absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904, … [Read more...] about Warm up with comedies at PGD’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ and OBTC’s ‘Clue’
Senator Camilleri visits Fish and Loaves food pantry
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – State Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4th District) visited Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry Dec. 12 to make a donation and learn more about how it helps Downriver families. Fish and Loaves Chief Executive Officer Stephanie McNees said the pantry serves 400 families a week and another 800 families on the weekend through its Fresh Market drive-through produce distribution. “We’re so grateful for the senator to visit us and to see the hard work we’re doing every single day to feed people … [Read more...] about Senator Camilleri visits Fish and Loaves food pantry
Downriver protestors provide political “naughty and nice” list
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – A small but determined group of 734 Downriver United protestors braved the cold Dec. 13 to publicize their political “naughty and nice” list on Fort Street north of Phelps Street. Bundled up in layers with chemical handwarmer packets to survive winter’s chill, they were warmed by some drivers who honked support for the signs they carried protesting the actions of Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents and some Republican politicians. Organizer Jessica Schering said … [Read more...] about Downriver protestors provide political “naughty and nice” list