By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Help soon may be on the way for residents who fell victim to last month’s basement flooding. After about 150 houses flooded about a month ago due to heavy rain, City Engineer Rick Lang reported last week on the city’s progress to correct the problem. Officials have been looking into flooding trends and have found that 70 percent of the flooded basements are in three specific areas of the city: University near College, Becker near Moore and Wick near Marlborough. The cause … [Read more...] about Flooding task force formed
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Executive says studio project on track
“One thing I can tell you is that we have not strayed from our production schedule.” — Unity Studios President Jimmy Lifton By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — City officials confirmed Tuesday that the Unity Studios project is still on track. After speculation that the project was running behind schedule and officials had not met Wayne County’s guidelines, Unity Studios President Jimmy Lifton said that the project is on course. “We are very happy and proud to be here,” Lifton said. “We have not … [Read more...] about Executive says studio project on track
City given $2 million for pension fund
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The city will receive help from a studio executive to rebuild its pension fund. It was announced Tuesday that Jimmy Lifton, president of Unity Studios, would give the city $2 million to cover the shortfall in the pension system. He, along with other officials, is working on building the multimillion-dollar Unity Studios Complex in the city (see related story). The city’s pension system has lost about 20 percent, and other city revenues would have had to be brought in to … [Read more...] about City given $2 million for pension fund
Man uses stick to rob salon
ALLEN PARK — A robber who pretended to be armed made off with about $100 from Tantasia Tanning Salon, 8003 Allen, at 1:30 p.m. last Sunday. An employee told police that a man entered the store, looked around, and asked her, “What’s the special?” Before she could reply, the man opened his jacket and displayed what appeared to be a rifle hidden under a black long-sleeved shirt. The man then shouted, “I’m gonna shoot this (gun) off and it’s going to be loud,” and told the employee to open the cash register. After she opened the … [Read more...] about Man uses stick to rob salon
Mayor supports AP studio project
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Mayor James DeSana and the City Council have given their support to another Downriver community’s proposed project. During Monday’s council meeting, DeSana put forward a resolution for officials to “support in any way they could” Allen Park’s proposed film studio project. The proposed $100 million project, which Allen Park officials have been working toward since August, was announced to the public in January. It would be located on 104 acres on land on … [Read more...] about Mayor supports AP studio project
Blotter April 5th
Allen Park Doors taken A screen door and a fence gate were stolen from a house in the 14000 block of LeBlanc sometime between 5 p.m. March 18 and 4 p.m. March 21. The owner, who recently bought the house, did not find any pry marks on the front door or the side door, but a screen on a window on the rear of the house was bent slightly. No entry apparently was gained to the house. Neighbors told the owner they have seen scrappers driving around in a white full-size van recently. Window broken, … [Read more...] about Blotter April 5th
Administration defends bond request
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — City officials defended their recent declaration of intent to seek municipal bonds after a former mayor questioned their actions last week. During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, former Mayor Richard Huebler questioned the council’s request for up to $40 million in municipal bonds for the city’s proposed film studio project. Officials have said the bond money would be used to create infrastructure to sustain the studio on 104 acres of land on Enterprise … [Read more...] about Administration defends bond request
Brunch with the Easter Bunny
ALLEN PARK — A brunch with the Easter bunny will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Community Center, 15800 White. After brunch, children will visit with the Easter bunny and get their picture professionally taken by Famous Photo. Face painting will also be provided after pictures, and each child will receive a present. For more information call (313) 928-0771. … [Read more...] about Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Blotter March 22nd
Allen Park Woman’s pocket picked A woman’s checkbook was stolen out of her purse at 10 p.m. March 8 while she was shopping at Meijer, 3565 Fairlane. She was in the frozen food section when another woman began to talk to her. When she walked to the ice cream section, the woman followed her, pushed her cart out of the way and picked out some ice cream. She said she thought it was odd that the woman pushed her, but thought nothing of it until she was at the store checkout and realized her checkbook was … [Read more...] about Blotter March 22nd
Free job hunting class
ALLEN PARK — A free job hunting class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Community Center, 15800 White. The class is designed for those seeking to find a new job and for those evaluating their careers. It includes a presentation with tools that can be used immediately to conduct a search for specific jobs and criteria. For more information call (313) 928-0771. … [Read more...] about Free job hunting class