By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A local football player was named a finalist for the U.S. Army and NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence Thursday. Jake Barann is a senior tight end from Allen Park High School and is one of 10 finalists for the award. The finalists were chosen by a group of Hall of Fame players, including former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders who presented Barann with a plaque signifying the accomplishment. “I am proud to be here and present this award to Jake … [Read more...] about Allen Park student-athlete becomes finalist for Award of Excellence
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Shake and bake meth lab discovered in motel
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A 41-year-old Troy man is facing charges after police discovered a hotel room filled with the ingredients to make methamphetamine Oct. 26. Michael Ivey was arraigned three days later in 24th District Court before Judge Richard Page on methamphetamine manufacturing charges. The preliminary examination of the evidence against him is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday before 24th District Court Judge John Courtright. The maximum penalty for the drug manufacturing charge is 20 … [Read more...] about Shake and bake meth lab discovered in motel
Postal employee assaults co-worker over missing jacket
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police arrested a postal employee after he allegedly struck a female worker over a possible practical joke Oct. 29. Police received the complaint about the alleged assault at the United States Postal Service Detroit Network Distribution Center, 17500 Oakwood Ave., about 11:25 p.m. Upon arrival, police spoke with a manager that said the two individuals had been separated and began to interview the man involved. He told police he was preparing to go to lunch when he … [Read more...] about Postal employee assaults co-worker over missing jacket
Man caught after stealing from store twice
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — An 18-year-old River Rouge man attempted to elude police after taking clothes from Meijer Nov. 1. The incident began about 4:15 p.m. when loss prevention officers notified police the man was running down the hill from their store, 3565 Fairlane, toward Outer Drive. Officers began looking for the man and located him walking east on Outer Drive, but he took off running before they could make contact with him. The officer said he and the man made eye contact before the … [Read more...] about Man caught after stealing from store twice
Trick-or-treat
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin Vicki Baker passes out candy to trick-or-treaters in front of McNealy’s Shoes, 6621 Park Ave., during the Allen Park Pumpkin Patch Thursday. The event was sponsored by the shoe store and featured live music, food and a Halloween party for special needs children at the Allen Park Elks Lodge 2914, 6605 Park Ave. … [Read more...] about Trick-or-treat
Ethics decision delayed for outcome of lawsuit
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — City Council was not given the opportunity to decide the consequences for Councilman Angelo DeGuilio Wednesday after a Wayne County Circuit Court judge postponed her decision to November. The city Board of Ethics heard testimony regarding Angelo DeGuilio’s alleged “disparaging and discouraging remarks” toward two police officers and concluded he was in violation of the city charter. The council was supposed to decide on any consequences passed down onto the … [Read more...] about Ethics decision delayed for outcome of lawsuit
Arno Elementary launches Walk Run Club
Photo by Sue Suchyta Students, teachers and parents actively participate in the Walk Run Club after school Oct. 15 at Allen Park’s Arno Elementary School. By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers ALLEN PARK – More than 100 Arno Elementary students are taking steps to establish healthy habits by circling their campus after school twice a week with their newly launched Walk Run Club. Joined by staff and parents, students wear wristbands, which parent volunteers use to help students tally their laps walking and running during … [Read more...] about Arno Elementary launches Walk Run Club
Old building becomes new home to gun range
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A building considered by residents and city officials to be an eyesore was given new life after City Council gave the new owner permission Tuesday to use it as an indoor shooting range. “This is a victory for the city of Allen Park because we are getting rid of a stagnant piece of property,” Councilman Bob Keenan said. “Yes, it could have been torn down and used to expand the (neighboring) bowling alley’s parking lot, but the idea of bringing more money into the city, … [Read more...] about Old building becomes new home to gun range
I-94, M-39 interchange construction to start Oct. 25
Work to repair the I-94/M-39 interchange in Allen Park and Taylor will run from Oct. 25 to 28. The Michigan Department of Transportation will perform bridge rehabilitation, ramp reconstruction and pavement repair. Work will include: • Westbound I-94 — Right and center lanes for patching repairs to the road. Closure is necessary to repair pavement approaches to the westbound bridge over M-39. • Northbound M-39 ramp to westbound I-94 — Patching repairs to the freeway. Closure is necessary to repair pavement approaches to … [Read more...] about I-94, M-39 interchange construction to start Oct. 25
AP expects rent check theft verdict Monday
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The Allen Park Housing Commission expects to hear a verdict in the case involving an employee who admitted Monday to stealing rent checks from residents. Erica Pollack — the former housing employee who admitted to stealing residents’ rent checks in exchange for a potential diversion program — is set to attend a meeting with prosecutors in 36th District Court to discuss her eligibility to avoid trial and potential legal consequences. Andrew Hill, executive director of … [Read more...] about AP expects rent check theft verdict Monday