Training program retools workers for the film industry By Sue Suchyta Sunday Times ALLEN PARK – The Lifton Institute for Media Skills still is accepting enrollments for classes starting Oct. 26. Officials say the unique educational approach offered by LIMS, the training arm of Unity Studios, will prepare students for the vital skill areas in the film industry known as “below the line” – the skilled technicians needed for every film and television production. “We are still taking people for set construction, hair and makeup … [Read more...] about Institute still enrolling for October classes
Allen Park
City native appointed its HR manager
ALLEN PARK – Gretchen Leskosky will be the city’s new human resources manager. Her appointment was announced by Mayor Gary Burtka at the Aug. 25 City Council meeting. Leskosky, a city native, will take over the responsibilities of Patricia Swartout, who retired July 17. Leskosky received a bachelor of political science degree from Bowling Green State University in 2006, and will receive a master’s degree in labor and industrial relations from Wayne State University in May. She has been working as a human resource professional … [Read more...] about City native appointed its HR manager
City taking proactive approach to rat concerns
By Sue Suchyta Downriver Sunday Times ALLEN PARK – Officials reiterated at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that they are taking a proactive approach to the city’s rat control challenge. City Administrator Eric Waidelich said ordinance officers are working closely with residents to address problems and concerns. Homeowners need to make sure pet droppings are cleaned up immediately to make sure that they aren’t providing a food source for rodents. Weeds also must be cut down. “We’ll go to businesses and make sure … [Read more...] about City taking proactive approach to rat concerns
Invasive weed could pose threat to city infrastructure
Photo by Sue Suchyta Japanese knotweed, like that in the Rev. Ronald Iris’ back yard, is considered one of the worst invasive plant species in the eastern United States. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Japanese knotweed is a deceptively pretty flowering plant that officials here are watching closely. Valued by beekeepers, it’s a natural source of resveratrol, a natural compound that may protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease by acting as an antioxidant, antimutagen and … [Read more...] about Invasive weed could pose threat to city infrastructure
Police Blotter
Allen Park Business blasted A pellet from a BB gun pierced the glass front door of Tattoo Addicts, 5817 Allen Road, at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 27. The owner said he was unaware of any enemies or disgruntled customers. Guitar gone A guitar was stolen from an unlocked Chevy Camaro at Best Buy, 3349 Fairlane Drive, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Three truck tailgates taken Three tailgates were removed from pickup trucks in the rear parking lot of Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 3600 … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
Store hit with three retail frauds over weekend
By Sue Suchyta Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Local police and store loss prevention officers at Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive, reported three cases of retail fraud last weekend. Reports indicate the subjects left the store without paying for merchandise. Officials said that about midnight Aug. 22, loss prevention officers observed a white female with blond hair and a black man in a black T-shirt in the media department. The man concealed Blu-ray discs down the front of his shirt and waistband. Police said … [Read more...] about Store hit with three retail frauds over weekend
Unity studios
Photo by Sue Suchyta Unity Studios and the Lifton Institute for Media Skills held a community groundbreaking celebration Thursday in Allen Park in the complex south of I-94 and east of Southfield Road. Face painters entertained some of the children who attended. … [Read more...] about Unity studios
Unity Studios
Photo by Sue Suchyta Unity Studios and the Lifton Institute for Media Skills held a community groundbreaking celebration Thursday in Allen Park in the complex south of I-94 and east of Southfield Road. Hollywood production executive Jimmy Lifton (third from left) and Allen Park Mayor Gary Burtka (right) join local band Fifty Amp Fuse on stage. … [Read more...] about Unity Studios
Police blotter
Allen Park Purse grabbed A purse containing checks, credit cards and $500 cash was stolen from a 62-year-old woman unloading her car at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning. The car was parked in the driveway of her house in the 17000 block of Moore. A man grabbed her from behind, placed an unknown object against her right temple, and told her to get to the ground. He then fled north on Allen Road with her purse. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-20s, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and with a thin build. Snowblower … [Read more...] about Police blotter
Police Blotter
Allen Park Alert neighbor tips police to theft A call from an alert neighbor enabled police to recover the wheels and rims removed from two Ford Fusions at Willow Cove Apartments early Aug. 5. The caller’s description allowed officers to detain two men in a 2006 red Dodge Charger before they left the complex, which is near Southfield Road and Outer Drive. The 33-year-old driver and 27-year-old passenger, both of Detroit, were arrested. Purse walks off while owner does A red leather purse, … [Read more...] about Police Blotter