By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Conquering cancer by raising awareness and money for better treatments and cures is the finish line for the Riverview-Trenton Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The annual local event, held May 21 at Young Patriots Park, 14300 Sibley Road, hosted 11 teams, using the walking track encircling the pond southeast of Riverview Memorial Library. Live entertainment, a silent auction, food, fun and reflection, as well as participant camaraderie, are key … [Read more...] about Conquering cancer
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Riverview Community High School students sample city government
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Sampling city government by job-shadowing officials and conducting a simulated city council meeting helps high school students understand the challenges facing local elected officials and how tax dollars are spent. Government teacher Michon Lince hopes students participating in the annual event, held May 11 this year, take the importance of civic engagement to heart and become productive citizens when they leave high school, whether they go to college or enter the workforce … [Read more...] about Riverview Community High School students sample city government
Riverview Council hopes to move adult businesses out of main business district
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – The City Council studied a Planning Commission recommendation to move adult-regulated use business zoning from the general business district to a general industrial area of the city. Adult-regulated use businesses include adult bookstores and supply stores, adult movie theaters, cabarets and live stage performance venues, adult model studios, non-medical massage parlors and other businesses with areas demonstrating sexual activities. The current business districts are on … [Read more...] about Riverview Council hopes to move adult businesses out of main business district
City, American Legion post to unveil fallen veteran memorial
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – A memorial honoring the city's 17 military veterans who died in the line of duty will be unveiled at 11 a.m. May 30 in Young Patriot's Park, 14300 Sibley Road. The ceremony, hosted by the city and American Legion Post 389, will include a circle of flags on display May 25 to 30 near the library. The monument is 8 feet tall, with a 3-foot-by-2-foot granite base, and room for additional names. The bronze top features a sculpture of a military helmet, rifle and boots. During … [Read more...] about City, American Legion post to unveil fallen veteran memorial
Riverview native takes over command of USS McCampbell
By PATRICK DIONNE U.S. Navy Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, Japan – Cmdr. Ed Angelinas, a Riverview native, relieved Cmdr. Ed Sundberg as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during a change of command ceremony May 3. “I believe we are the best fighting force in the Navy, and I know this will continue under the leadership of Commander Angelinas,” Sundberg said. “It has been a pleasure working with you. I appreciate your support over the past 18 months, and I know that your drive … [Read more...] about Riverview native takes over command of USS McCampbell
Stranger gives K-9 officer Reno a fighting chance
By TERESA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Police K-9 Officer Reno will receive a bullet- and stab-proof vest from Vested Interest in K9s Inc. within eight to 10 weeks, thanks to a stranger from New York. Willian McCaffrey, of Rego Park, N.Y., sponsored the vest Reno will soon be wearing. The German shepherd, who recently turned 4, is paired with partner Erik Thome. Reno came to the department at 18 months old in 2013 and he trained with Thome. The pair is certified though the National Association of Professional … [Read more...] about Stranger gives K-9 officer Reno a fighting chance
Riverview looking for drunken drivers
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERIVEW – Authorities have beefed up road patrols searching for drunken drivers. Police Chief Clifford Rosebohm said extra patrols will be on the road in the city as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over state grant. The program runs through April 6. He said other agencies across the state received the grant, so it won’t just be Downriver that drunken drivers have to fear. “No matter where you travel, officers will help protect you and your family by getting drunk drivers off … [Read more...] about Riverview looking for drunken drivers
Riverview schools millage gets 75% of vote
By TERESA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Despite only a short time for Riverview Community Schools officials to let voters know what the March 8, 18-mill ballot proposal was about, it still won by a landslide. The proposal passed, with 75 percent of the turnout supporting the millage, 2,965 to 1,005. A total of 3,970 of the district’s 8,998 registered voters went to the polls. School officials said the renewal is vital to running the district’s operation. The non-homestead 18 mills is expected to raise $1.88 … [Read more...] about Riverview schools millage gets 75% of vote
Grant helps Riverview police combat drug abuse
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERIVEW – With no questions asked, residents can drop off unwanted and expired medications, including controlled substances, at the Police Department via a grant from CVS/pharmacy for a drug collection unit. The new unit was installed Feb. 24 inside the police station, 14100 Civic Park Drive, and is open 24 hours a day. Police Chief Clifford Rosebohm said drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked. People disposing items are asked to put pills in a plastic bag and seal it … [Read more...] about Grant helps Riverview police combat drug abuse
Firefighters called again for fire at Wild Coney & Grill
By TERESA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — After recently re-opening from a fire, Wild Coney & Grill burned again Feb. 15 in what authorities deem suspicious. Police were responding to a burglar alarm at the restaurant, 18818 Fort St., at 12:20 a.m. when an employee from the Speedway Gas Station across the street called 911 saying the eatery was on fire. Four Riverview firefighters and four Trenton firefighters knocked down the fire in less than 15 minutes. The restaurant was closed at the time of the … [Read more...] about Firefighters called again for fire at Wild Coney & Grill