By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — When police pulled a loaded .25-calibre semi-automatic handgun and magazine from the pocket of a Detroit man, he swore he found it at a Detroit gas station. Kenneth J. Stevenson, 33, remains jailed on a $3,500/10 percent bond after his pre-trial hearing in the 24th District Court last week. The officer said he saw Stevenson pass him at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Outer Drive near Snow Road in Allen Park. When the officer walked up to … [Read more...] about Man says he found handgun
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Strong strides; Middle school walk-a-thon raises $4,000 for American Stroke Association
Photo by Sue Suchyta Giovanni Need (second from left), 13, of Melvindale and physical education teacher Chris Olsen (right) congratulate walk-a-thon participant Jesse Allen (left) for raising $190, the highest pledge earner. Allen raised $190 for the American Stroke Association through walk-a-thon pledges. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Strong Middle School students hit their stride June 2, raising $4,000 for the American Stroke Association with a walk-a-thon honoring coach Chris Olsen’s late father and … [Read more...] about Strong strides; Middle school walk-a-thon raises $4,000 for American Stroke Association
Changes are coming for Hearthside
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A long-time eyesore is headed for the ground. “It’s a dump,” said Melvindale resident Silas Ritter of Hearthside Mobile Home Park at 17742 Dix Road. “It needs to be demolished.” The city took control of the property in September. Now it wants to demolish the fixed structures, which include a house and hotel, and vacate the handful of mobile homes from the premises. Councilwoman Kelley Hess made the motion during a recent city council meeting for attorneys to notify … [Read more...] about Changes are coming for Hearthside
New police SUV heads in
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A 2014 Ford Police Interceptor was expected to joined the police department fleet Friday. “It was paid for with drug forfeiture money,” said Police Chief Chad Hayse, who picked up the SUV Thursday. “Every vehicle we’ve gotten in the past 10 years has been purchased with drug forfeiture money.” Hayse said the City Council hasn’t needed to purchase a police car since 2004. “We’ve bought 20 to 30 vehicles in the past 10 years,” Hayse said. The fleet consists of 14 … [Read more...] about New police SUV heads in
No wet and wild in Melvindale
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — There are still fun summer things to do in the city, they just might not include the cool, wet kind. A tight city budget offers no leniency to reopen the city pool at 3155 Oakwood Blvd. The city would need to invest more than $8,000 to open the pool and another estimated $38,000 to maintain it during the summer. Part of the cost results from a broken pipe endured over the winter, city officials said. The lack of the pool shouldn’t hinder summer activities, Police … [Read more...] about No wet and wild in Melvindale
Hotel fire deemed electrical
Photo by Ian Kushnir Firefighters extinguish the blaze at the Motown Inn and Suites, 17255 Raupp Road in Melvindale March 26. Fire investigators deemed the cause electrical. By tereasa nims Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The single-story Motown Inn and Suites is gone after a March 26 fire that raged through the building which fire investigators deem electrical. Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray said the investigation is closed on the motel, 17255 Raupp Road, where 24 firefighters battled the blaze, which took three … [Read more...] about Hotel fire deemed electrical
Officer returns from mission ‘feeling fortunate’
Photo courtesy of Ronaldo Hinojosa Restoration House Ministries displays and sells artwork created by human trafficking victims to help fund their mission of trying to help the women transition back into society. The artwork and pottery is created by the victims as a form of art therapy to help them deal with the emotions and incidents they experienced while being trafficked. Melvindale Police Cpl. Ronaldo Hinojosa spent a week with the ministry and donated clothes, money, and defense training equipment to Restoration House while on … [Read more...] about Officer returns from mission ‘feeling fortunate’
Bully Busters: Middle school teaches strategies to help students help others
Photo by Sue Suchyta Melvindale Strong Middle School teachers Megan Gomez (left) and Susanne Gawlik (second from left) meet with students March 5 to discuss anti-bullying strategies. Techniques discussed include ways for students to avoid becoming passive bystanders when they see bullying occurring. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – As Strong Middle School enters its fourth year with a Bully Buster program, students who learned how to overcome aggression aimed at them are learning how to help their … [Read more...] about Bully Busters: Middle school teaches strategies to help students help others
SUDDS community group wants bigger presence in Melvindale
By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — The Stop Underage Drinking/Drugs Coalition approached the City Council for support to begin expanding its presence inside the city’s limits to educate young people about the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Guidance Center Preventative Specialist Corey Beckwith said the SUDDS Coalition serves most of the Downriver area, but would like to begin specifically addressing the needs of Melvindale. The group already has established a teen chapter at Melvindale High School to … [Read more...] about SUDDS community group wants bigger presence in Melvindale
Melvindale speedskater eyes gold at Sochi Olympics
Photo by Thomas DiNardo/Bella Faccie Sports Media Melvindale native Jessica Smith (31) leads the pack during an ICU World Cup Championship race in November. Smith qualified Jan. 5 to represent the United States in the 500-meter, 1,000-meter, and 1,500-meter short track speed skating events during the 2014 Winter Olympics. By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Four years made the difference for a Melvindale speed skater and her family. Jessica Smith became a U.S. Olympian Jan. 5. after dominating her events … [Read more...] about Melvindale speedskater eyes gold at Sochi Olympics