By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – While former Emergency Manager Joyce Parker and former City Administrator Karen Folks have left the building, their litigation bill hasn’t. Council members discovered an unpaid litigation bill from the pair during Tuesday’s council meeting. Councilman Angelo DeGiulio questioned a $720 bill from Birmingham law firm Kienbaum Opperwall Hardy & Pelton for a meeting with Parker and Folks. “They felt they were being harassed and they called in this law firm to do an … [Read more...] about Parker, Folks litigation bill resurfaces
Allen Park
Wading pool set for removal; many memories left
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – A city icon will be gone within the next two weeks when the wading pool at Pretty Family Park is removed and the hole filled. “It was a fairly iconic thing in Allen Park,” Councilman Harry Sisko said. As a child, Sisko said, the wading pool was the place to be. “That wading pool was the destination in the ’50s,” he said. “It’s kind of sad to see it go.” While he admits the wading pool’s time has come and gone, he remembers how excited children would get to go to … [Read more...] about Wading pool set for removal; many memories left
AP addressed tree, sewer and roofing needs
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN APRK – Council members approved a bid for a new roof on the pump station, hired a contractor to repair sewer lines and continued the city’s contract with a tree service. Council members approved extending the city’s contract with TNT Tree Services Inc. of Belleville at the same price until October 2016. They also opted to hire Liqui-Force Services Inc. to repair sewer lines that are in poor condition, and approved Molnar Roofing to replace the roof of the College Street pump … [Read more...] about AP addressed tree, sewer and roofing needs
Burned-out family says thank you to firefighters
By Tereasa Nims Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – A family took time last Friday to recognize the firefighters who did all they could to save their home Nov. 16, when an electrical malfunction caused a fire. Vickie and Stephen Spiceland and their family brought the firefighters lunch Dec. 4. The menu was complete with wings, Coney Island hot dogs, salad and bread from Leo’s Coney Island. “And there were cupcakes,” Fire Chief Douglas LaFond said. “We’ve had people do things like this for us before, but thank-yous are … [Read more...] about Burned-out family says thank you to firefighters
Driver in motorcycle fatal bound over
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The driver in the Nov. 7 crash that killed two men was bound over to circuit court Monday after waiving her preliminary examination. Chana Woods, 31 of Inkster was charged with two counts of driving under the influence causing death and two counts of operating while license suspended, revoked or denied causing death in connection with the crash that killed two motorcyclists on I-94. If convicted, Woods faces life in prison. She remains jailed on a $1 million … [Read more...] about Driver in motorcycle fatal bound over
Driver in I-94 double fatality remains jailed $1 million bond
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A 31-year-old Inkster woman remains jailed on a $1 million bond in connection with the Nov. 7 crash on I-94 that killed two motorcyclists. Chana Woods was charged with driving under the influence of drugs causing death. She appeared before 24th District Court Judge Richard Page Nov. 23 and her bond was continued. She is set for a 9:30 a.m. Nov. 30 preliminary examination of the evidence against her, also before Page. Marko Cigatino Rubin, 48, of Macomb and France Kevan … [Read more...] about Driver in I-94 double fatality remains jailed $1 million bond
Not guilty plea entered for suspected armed robber
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A not guilty plea was entered for a 31-year-old Dearborn man charged with the Nov. 6 armed bank robbery of Zeal Credit Union after he stood mute in Wayne County Circuit Court Nov. 23. Judge Shannon Walker entered not guilty plea for Christopher Mathew Szuch. He waived his Nov. 17 preliminary hearing in 24th District Court and was bound over to circuit court. The following day Szuch’s bond was reduced from $200,000 to $50,000 with the condition of a GPS tether. Szuch remains … [Read more...] about Not guilty plea entered for suspected armed robber
AP ushers in holiday season
By TEREASA NIM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Patrons lined the streets for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade Friday with marching bands belting holiday songs, floats decked out in the Christmas theme and many wide-eyed children and adults watching the line move in the city’s downtown. “This was the first parade that she really understood,” said Megan O’Dell of South Lyon of her 2-year-old daughter, Kayleigh. “She was so happy as we waited and got so excited as the marching bands went by. She didn’t even get fussy about … [Read more...] about AP ushers in holiday season
Roush’s newest partnership with Ford means more space
ALLEN PARK — Roush Enterprises Inc’s. latest partnership with Ford Motor Co. has the company leasing an additional 130,000 square-feet at the building located at 16640 Southfield Road. The company already leases space in the front of the former Southfield Lease Properties building, closest to Southfield Road. The company needs extra space due to its most recent partnership with Ford. Roush offers development services from design through prototyping, testing and manufacturing. The companies have partnered on many items, including … [Read more...] about Roush’s newest partnership with Ford means more space
AP honors veterans during annual service
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK— When Kim Frazier missed the morning Veterans’ Day ceremony in Dearborn Wednesday, she found another to attend because it was important to her to pay tribute to veterans, like her father. Frazier, of Dearborn, had to take her husband, James, to the hospital for a test that morning. Then when she went to the Allen Park memorial and saw her mother, Donna Fuelling, was speaking. “I didn’t even know she was going to be here,” Frazier said. She said it’s important to attend … [Read more...] about AP honors veterans during annual service