By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — City officials said optimism for the new year’s business prospects include hopes of working with new Wayne County administrators to resolve a longstanding source of frustration. City Administrator Brandon Fournier said that he and Mayor Joseph Kuspa have reached out to the office of newly-elected Wayne County Executive Warren Evans to revive a nearly 10-year-old project to upgrade a county-owned building and lot. During last month’s State of the City address Kuspa – while … [Read more...] about City urges county to address building plan
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Cookies for Canines
Downriver girl raises money for animal shelter with baked biscuits By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers SOUTHGATE – When Sydney Robinson, 12, of Southgate volunteered to help Downriver Central Animal Control last summer, she never dreamed she would bake doggie delights to raise nearly $500 for the shelter. Because of liability concerns, minors may not work with adoptable animals at the shelter unless directly supervised by a parent or guardian. Since she still wanted to help the DCAC, 14300 Reaume Parkway, Robinson … [Read more...] about Cookies for Canines
Kuspa: City survived, thrived challenging year
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Starting with his first inaugural address in November 2009, Mayor Joseph Kuspa has somehow found reasons for optimism at each year’s State of the City presentation. In spite of financially challenging years, Kuspa had consistently predicted better economic days for the city and region, and recognized a community that had demonstrated pride in itself through difficult times. As 2015 gets underway, Kuspa’s State of the City address Wednesday looked back on what may have … [Read more...] about Kuspa: City survived, thrived challenging year
Officials address resident flood concerns, issues
Photo by James Mitchell Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa welcomed residents' questions and concerns during two informational meetings Tuesday at Anderson High School. City, county and federal officials told homeowners to report any structural damage in the wake of the Aug. 11 storm that left many residents with flooded basements. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — It took less than an hour to create problems that Mayor Joseph Kuspa said may take weeks if not months to address. Kuspa twice addressed a packed … [Read more...] about Officials address resident flood concerns, issues
Tanning salon robbers found, charged
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Less than a week after two Riverview men held up a tanning salon, police identified and located the suspects, who now face prison time for armed robbery. Adam Hammerle, 30, and Michael Santangelo, 20, were arraigned Aug. 15 before 28th District Court Judge James Kandrevas on one count count each of armed robbery, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Hammerle also was charged as a habitual offender. Public Safety Director Thomas Coombs said the suspects … [Read more...] about Tanning salon robbers found, charged
Music and movement; Toddlers learn motor, listening skills while having fun
Photo by Sue Suchyta Jessie Allstaedt (right) of Canton Township leads a baby and toddler music and movement class Aug. 19 at the Southgate YMCA with Sara Toboy (left) and daughter Maxine, 5 months, of Wyandotte, and Nancy Libra, of Southgate, with grandson Gabriel Domingo, 18 months, of Riverview. By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers SOUTHGATE – In an exercise studio filled with parents and toddlers, music, motor skills and socialization mix with fun as youngsters thump improvised drums, clap their hands and move … [Read more...] about Music and movement; Toddlers learn motor, listening skills while having fun
Two sought in tanning salon robbery
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Two young men risked a maximum prison sentence for a minimum amount of cash when they robbed a tanning salon. South Beach Tanning Salon, 13262 Northline, was robbed a few minutes before 11 p.m. Aug. 10, and left with $266, Public Safety Director Thomas Coombs said. Armed robbery is punishable by up to life in prison. "They came in right around closing time," Coombs said. "They produced a handgun and told the clerk to give them the money." The robbers were … [Read more...] about Two sought in tanning salon robbery
Sounds of summer
Photo by James Mitchell The George Brothers Band brought the music as Southgate's Homer Howard Park was the place to be for an evening of live entertainment, children's activities, vendor giveaways and an outdoor family movie, “Despicable Me 2.” Family Fun Night is sponsored by Park It, which stages weekly events in partnership with a variety of sponsors. Park It will set up Tuesday in Taylor's Heritage Park — not far from the Junior League World Series — at 6 p.m., with an 8:15 p.m. start time for a showing of “Willy Wonka and the … [Read more...] about Sounds of summer
Charter changed, judicial finalists determined
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Nearly 90 percent of participating voters approved the city's request to adjust the charter and change city council meeting start times from 8 to 7 p.m. during Tuesday's primary election. The charter amendment joined a primary contest between three candidates seeking the expiring judicial seat held by 28th District Court Judge James Kandrevas. The incumbent jurist topped the ballot against two challengers with 1,661 votes (39 percent), and will face attorney and City … [Read more...] about Charter changed, judicial finalists determined
Charter change, bench seat on primary ballot
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — City voters will be asked to weigh in on only two matters of local concern among the county, state and national office races in Tuesday's primary election. In addition to selecting judicial candidates for the 28th District Court, city officials have placed on the ballot a charter amendment proposal designed to save municipal costs. The question — to allow city council meetings to begin one hour earlier than the current 8 p.m. start time to 7 p.m. Two other … [Read more...] about Charter change, bench seat on primary ballot