Melvindale

By CHRIS JACKETT Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Parents of Allendale Elementary School students received an unusual letter sent home with their children Monday afternoon. On Oct. 8, when fourth- and fifth-grade teachers throughout the building were attending a math institute professional development day, substitute teachers filled the classrooms. Students reported Monday that one male substitute, hired through Caledonia-based Professional Education Services Group, acted inappropriately in the classroom. The letter … [Read more...] about Substitute teacher banned from school district

By CHRIS JACKETT Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Charges have been filed against three teenage boys following an accusation of sexual assault at a local hotel. Detroit resident and Melvindale High School student athlete Trevon Hampton, 17, was arraigned Monday for charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct – a 15-year felony – with a drunken 14-year-old Melvindale High freshman girl at a homecoming dance afterparty at Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 Dix Road. A plea of innocent was entered on Hampton’s behalf before … [Read more...] about Three charged in alleged after-party rape

By CHRIS JACKETT Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – A 14-year-old girl has accused four teenage boys of sexually assaulting her at a hotel Oct. 2 after the high school’s homecoming dance. The girl, a Melvindale High School freshman, came in to the police station with her father Oct. 3 and said four boys had sex with her the previous night during a homecoming dance after-party at Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 Dix Road. She told police she was awake, but unable to resist. She also said other teens reportedly walked in on the … [Read more...] about Teens are accused of rape after homecoming party in hotel room

By CHRIS JACKETT Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – This year’s Harvest Fest will be one to remember, organizers say. After a successful turnout last year, the third annual Halloween-themed event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at Allendale Elementary School, 3201 Oakwood Blvd. “Last year was a blast, we probably had 200 to 300 kids,” said Yvonne Kollmorgen, administrative assistant to the mayor and council. “Each year, it just seems to grow and grow. Local businesses seem to be really supportive.” Harvest … [Read more...] about Halloween-themed family events bring city together

By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – A group of local volunteers needs help making the rubber meet the road for those who have trouble getting around. Heart to Heart Ministries, which supplies wheelchairs, scooters, walkers and canes to those in need who can’t get help by other means, is seeking equipment donations and funds to repair the donations that need refurbishing. The Rev. Jerry Lee Williams, the group’s founder, said some of the cancer patients it serves have to wait so long for a Medicaid-sponsored … [Read more...] about Ministry needs donations, volunteers

Melvindale Department of Public Works Commissioner Eric Witte will retire Sept. 30 By CHRIS JACKETT Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The city is losing one of its longest-serving employees next month. Department of Public Works Commissioner Eric Witte is retiring from his post with the city Sept. 30, although his last day will be Sept. 24, when a retirement party will take place 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Arena, 4300 S. Dearborn. A Melvindale resident his entire life, Witte, 50, began working with the city when he was … [Read more...] about Long-time DPW commissioner retiring

City Clerk Kelly Spence, 40, is resigning her position because she is moving to Algonac with her family. A 1987 graduate of Melvindale High School, regulations prohibit Spence from being clerk if she is not a city resident. Her last day is Tuesday. A junior clerk position with the city of Melvindale was posted online Aug. 22. The annual salary is listed as $30,825, and the requirements are U.S. citizenship, an associate degree and the ability to type 40 words per minute. Those interested are asked to apply for the … [Read more...] about City clerk resigning

Melvindale resident Anthony Taylor, 17, skates with friends at the new Melvindale Skatepark on Tuesday afternoon. The park has been open to the public for two weeks, but a grand opening ceremony was scheduled to take place yesterday. The free park is south of the city pool near Allendale Elementary School, 3201 Oakwood Blvd. … [Read more...] about Shreddin’ heaven