LINCOLN PARK – More than 100 street lights here have been converted by Detroit Edison to energy-efficient light-emitting diode lights, thanks to a state Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and a collaborative effort between the city, the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office and Detroit Edison. The LED street lights are in a neighborhood bounded by Southfield Road, Riopelle, London and Champaign. “This is truly an example of what can happen when government and the private sector work together for the common … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient lighting will save city thousands annually
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City receives budget award for fourth straight year
LINCOLN PARK — For the fourth year in a row, the city has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2010-11 budget document from the Government Finance Officers Association. GFOA officials say the award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by recipients, in that it reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to … [Read more...] about City receives budget award for fourth straight year
A day at the park
Hundreds of dead fish were found last week in this stretch of the Ecorse Creek at Council Point Park in Lincoln Park, where three boys stop Thursday afternoon to check out the remaining fish and other wildlife. Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials said in published reports that the fish likely were gizzard shad, a member of the herring family, which also have turned up dead in the St. Clair and Detroit rivers. Most of the dead fish dissipated or were eaten by ducks by week’s end. Contamination is not being considered a … [Read more...] about A day at the park
Fantasyland presented by LP Chamber
Reindeer with lighted antlers are just a small part of the extensive Lincoln Park Christmas Fantasyland display that awaits visitors at the city’s band shell. LINCOLN PARK — Fantasyland is now open, and Santa Claus is waiting. Local families are invited to come see the classic displays and the mix of what organizers say are soon-to-be classics. A holiday tradition since 1964, Fantasyland has been the place to see a holiday display and let the children have fun and meet Santa, all in a warm building. “It’s still an … [Read more...] about Fantasyland presented by LP Chamber
Second break-in a success
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A woman walked out of a house in the 700 block of Farnham shortly after noon last Sunday with cash, wristwatches and money clips after trying to enter a house in a nearby neighborhood. A caller said he saw the woman exit the side door of the house and get into a brown 1999 Pontiac minivan with a license plate registered to a Ludington address. The van then drove west on Farnham. The resident found his side-door window broken, and inside all the kitchen cupboards had been … [Read more...] about Second break-in a success
Booze run ends in bust after high-speed chase
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A Detroit man and a Dearborn man were arrested last Sunday after stealing liquor and leading police on a high-speed chase. Police were called to Meijer, 3710 Dix, about 11:30 p.m. on word that two men had just stolen about $375 worth of liquor in store hand baskets and had left the parking lot in a Mercury Cougar that turned north on Dix. Officers spotted the car stopped for a red light at London, then watched as it proceeded north when the light turned green. Police … [Read more...] about Booze run ends in bust after high-speed chase
Armed robber gets cash in late-night restaurant robbery
LINCOLN PARK — Police are seeking a man who got away with thousands of dollars in cash last Sunday from Checkers, 2250 Dix. They were called about 1 a.m. on word of an armed robbery, but were too late to locate a suspect. Before their arrival a man had walked in through the vestibule and was greeted at the north-side window by a manager. The man then jumped through the window and pulled a black revolver from the right side of his waistband. Once inside the restaurant he ordered employees to the floor, grabbed a plastic bag … [Read more...] about Armed robber gets cash in late-night restaurant robbery
Southfield Road repairs essentially complete
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers Except for a few finishing touches, construction along Southfield Road in two local cities has been completed. The section between Porter Street in Lincoln Park and Pinecrest in Allen Park has been rebuilt, and the last of the construction barrels have made their exit during the past two weeks. Michigan Department of Transportation crews reinstalled the 40 mph speed limit signs early last week after collecting the 35-mph construction zone signs. The $16.5 million project … [Read more...] about Southfield Road repairs essentially complete
City announces participation in county’s new alert system
LINCOLN PARK — Residents now can sign up to get emergency notifications to their cell phones, home phones and e-mail. The Emergency Notification System, also known as Reverse 911 service, will communicate an emergency alert notification to those who sign up for the service. The ENS system will be used in conjunction with information sent to local media, Lincoln Park Television (the city’s local access cable television channel) and the city’s Website, www.citylp.com. Officials say it is also important for residents not to … [Read more...] about City announces participation in county’s new alert system
Clean getaway: Police seeking couple in connection with laundromat purse theft
This man and woman are sought by police in connection with a purse theft Sept. 29 at Millennium Coin Laundry in Lincoln Park. LINCOLN PARK — Police are seeking a man and a woman believed to have taken a purse about 12:40 p.m. Sept. 29 from a woman doing her wash at Millennium Coin Laundry, 969 Southfield Road. She said she was there with her husband and was folding clothes when she went to get her purse out of a laundry basket. It wasn’t there, and she panicked briefly before talking to the manager. The manager said two … [Read more...] about Clean getaway: Police seeking couple in connection with laundromat purse theft