By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 57-year-old Wyandotte man who reported his vehicle stolen in September said he found it Oct. 5 in a store parking lot in the 17000 block of Fort Street. The vehicle showed no signs of forced entry, the ignition was intact and nothing was missing from the vehicle. Police officers requested the surveillance camera footage from a nearby business and found the image of a woman parking the vehicle and leaving in a newer model black Ford Explorer. When the man’s girlfriend arrived at … [Read more...] about Stolen vehicle recovered under suspicious circumstances
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Santa and reindeer launch holiday season during Wyandotte parade
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Santa, Mrs. Claus and the reindeer kicked off the holiday season during the 82nd annual Holiday Parade Nov. 22 down Biddle Avenue amidst bands, eager participants and enthusiastic attendees. A Police Department Color Guard led the parade, followed by police vehicles and fire trucks loudly announcing the start with roaring sirens. Parade Grand Marshal Stacey Bozymowski followed in an elegant horse drawn wagon, along with local politicians on foot. Wyandotte Municipal … [Read more...] about Santa and reindeer launch holiday season during Wyandotte parade
Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ coming to the Fisher; Ringwald produces original parody ‘Steel Poinsettias’
Whether you’re in the mood for uplifting music or side-splitting comedy, there’s something for everyone as the North American tour of the Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen” comes to the Fisher Theater and the original unauthorized parody sequel “Steel Poinsettias” brings laughter to the Ringwald Theater at Affirmations in Ferndale. ALICIA KEYS’ MUSICAL ‘HELL’S KITCHEN’ COMES TO FISHER THEATER The Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” inspired by her life, music and community comes to town Dec. 2 to 14 at Detroit’s Fisher … [Read more...] about Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ coming to the Fisher; Ringwald produces original parody ‘Steel Poinsettias’
Fleeing driver arrested on multiple warrants
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 41-year-old Melvindale man was arrested the night of Nov. 13 for fleeing and eluding and multiple outstanding arrest warrants after trying to evade a traffic stop at Eureka Road and 21st Street. The man, who fled north on Fort Street at 100 mph, was discovered later by another police officer as he sped along Fort Street before turning onto westbound Outer Drive and hitting a traffic sign. The man continued onto northbound I-75, where a rear tire on his vehicle began to shred, … [Read more...] about Fleeing driver arrested on multiple warrants
Highly intoxicated man arrested after banging on stranger’s door
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — An intoxicated 50-year-old Melvindale man who was pounding on a residential door in the 1700 block of 10th Street the afternoon of Nov. 23 was cited for disorderly conduct and taken to a local hospital after a preliminary breath test determined he had a blood-alcohol content of 0.410, more than five times the 0.08 limit for legally drunk in Michigan. The residents of the house said that when the man showed up, he was determined to gain entry because he thought his ex-girlfriend was … [Read more...] about Highly intoxicated man arrested after banging on stranger’s door
Improper plate traffic stop nets man with arrest warrant
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 36-year-old Taylor man driving with an improper license plate, who was subject to a traffic stop the night of Nov. 22 on Fort Street near Cedar Street, was cited for having an unregistered vehicle and for narcotic possession, while his passenger, a 33-year-old Lincoln Park man, was arrested for resisting and obstruction after physically struggling with a police officer. The passenger, who tried to avoid being identified, had an active arrest warrant for assault with the Wyandotte … [Read more...] about Improper plate traffic stop nets man with arrest warrant
Santa’s Magic Forest moves to Eureka Heights Elementary
TAYLOR — Santa’s Magic Forest, the largest fundraiser for the Downriver Fish & Loaves Food Pantry, opens Nov. 28. The event runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21. The Magic Forest site moves for the second straight season, this time to old Eureka Heights Elementary School, 25125 Eureka Road. The Magic Forest will take over the gymnasium, accompanying hallway and multiple classrooms. The old school, closed by the Taylor School District this year, offers onsite parking and easy-in, easy-out access. Last year, the … [Read more...] about Santa’s Magic Forest moves to Eureka Heights Elementary
Taylor Winterfest celebration will be held Dec. 6
TAYLOR — The Taylor Winterfest celebration is scheduled for Dec. 6 with daylong activities at Heritage Park including a morning run, afternoon parade and evening official tree lighting and fireworks. The Taylor Winterfest Goodfellows Hot Cocoa 5K/Walk offers adult and children’s options and kicks off the city’s annual holiday season celebration day. The children’s run starts at 9:30 a.m. with 5K following at 10 a.m. Online registrations offer various discounts for signing up early – it is $40 until Dec. 1 and $45 the day … [Read more...] about Taylor Winterfest celebration will be held Dec. 6
Michigan Women Veterans license plate unveiled in Dearborn
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A Michigan license plate recognizing women veterans was unveiled Nov. 10 at Henry Ford Centennial Library. The event, led by state Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2nd District), with City Councilmember Kamal Alsawafy serving as master of ceremonies, honored local women veterans, along with a ceremonial unveiling of a large rendition of the license plate. Among the speakers were Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, Allen Park Mayor Gail McLeod, state Rep. Erin Byrnes (D-15th District), … [Read more...] about Michigan Women Veterans license plate unveiled in Dearborn
DHS presents ‘Rumors;’ LPHS performs ‘The Seagull;’ Fisher Theater brings ‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ to town
Local stages offer many entertainment options the weekend before Thanksgiving as Dearborn High School presents Neil Simon’s comedic farce “Rumors,” Lincoln Park High School performs Anya Reiss’ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic drama “The Seagull,” and the Fisher brings the North American tour of “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” to the Fisher Theater. DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS NEIL SIMON’S ‘RUMORS’ Dearborn High School Theatre presents the Neil Simon comedic farce “Rumors” Nov. 19 to 22 at the high school, 19501 W. … [Read more...] about DHS presents ‘Rumors;’ LPHS performs ‘The Seagull;’ Fisher Theater brings ‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ to town