Photo by James Mitchell Trenton City officials hope to soon resolve deed restrictions and property plans for the former Riverside Osteopathic Hospital. Since closing in 2002, the property has fallen victim to vandals, broken windows and rumors of being haunted. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Something will be built on the former Riverside Osteopathic Hospital property on Jefferson, but city officials remain uncertain just what that will be or — more to the point — when. The abandoned complex has been a … [Read more...] about Riverside Hospital project remains source of frustration
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Catching children doing what’s right
Photo by Sue Suchyta Trenton residents and Arthurs Middle School seventh-graders Annie Wilson (left), 11; Elizabeth Wilding, 12; and Daphne Pate, 11, display some of the merchandise students may purchase with Boyd Arthurs Middle School bucks at the school store. A BAMS buck is a positive recognition slip students may receive when staff members wish to recognize a positive behavior. The girls created a video illustrating the wrong and right — or “knight” — ways to behave at school. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON … [Read more...] about Catching children doing what’s right
Tale of Trenton told in picture book
Photo by James Mitchell Former paralegal Linda Mierzejewski is now the author of a pictorial book of Trenton history, written on behalf of the Trenton Historical Society. Arcadia’s “Images of America: Trenton” will be available Sept. 24. Photo courtesy Trenton Historical Society Vintage pictures such as a view of this Front Street house are featured in Arcadia’s “Images of America: Trenton,” available Sept. 24. The book was compiled by the Trenton Historical Society and written by Linda Mierzejewski. By JAMES … [Read more...] about Tale of Trenton told in picture book
Three seek two seats on school board
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A spare local election ballot will add at least one new member to the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education. Longtime board member Carol Oakley — approaching 30 years of service to the district — opted not to seek reelection, leaving three candidates to vie for two expiring positions on the panel. Trenton Clerk Trish Gearhart said that incumbent Wayne G. Sieloff will seek another six-year term on the board; newcomers David M. French and Sean Robert Gearhart — son of city … [Read more...] about Three seek two seats on school board
Pups take plunge for ‘Dog Days’
Photo by Ilene Flanagan Our four-legged best friends deserve a break after a summer of record-breaking heat, and Saturday’s Dog Days of Summer Swim at the Kennedy Aquatic Center pool, 3101 West Road, is open from noon to 3 p.m. for licensed and vaccinated dogs. Games, treats and more await including a bikini contest as the dog paddle makes a splash. For more information call 734-675-7300. … [Read more...] about Pups take plunge for ‘Dog Days’
District veteran named superintendent
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The differences will be subtle, but the first day of school Tuesday brings a number of changes to Trenton Public Schools, from new students to a new superintendent. Former Trenton High School Assistant Principal Rodney Wakeham was selected this summer to succeed Larry Leapley as district superintendent; Wakeham was among three educators who participated in an 18-month internship program under Leapley’s direction. Wakeham, a 17-year veteran of the district, said that the … [Read more...] about District veteran named superintendent
Plea withdrawn for alleged bomber
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Allegations that a man placed bombs in the city and phoned a threat to the high school are now scheduled to be heard during a November U.S. District Court trial. Court officer Rod Hansen said John Robert Kennedy was expected to enter a plea Wednesday in response to six weapons and explosives charges, but instead a November trial was scheduled, which will be held before District Court Judge John Corbett O’Meara. Kennedy was charged by a grand jury in July 2011 after … [Read more...] about Plea withdrawn for alleged bomber
Jury acquits man accused of assaulting girl
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A jury on Monday cleared Casey Brandon Griffor of all charges related to allegations that he sexually abused a girl under 13 years old. Griffor was accused of two counts of criminal sexual conduct, one each first and second degree. The allegations were first aired in 33rd District Court following a January preliminary examination before Judge Michael McNally. Griffor was initially charged with four counts of sexual crimes; McNally dismissed two counts before sending the matter … [Read more...] about Jury acquits man accused of assaulting girl
Ex-con charged in circuit court for assault
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — An ex-con who allegedly assaulted a woman who tried to help him may spend the next 20 years in prison. Edward Lee Lewis, 58, was charged in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday with first-degree home invasion and unarmed robbery. Lewis stood mute and Judge Deborah Thomas entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Lewis remained in custody on $300,000 bond. Police arrested Lewis last month after he allegedly entered a house in the 2200 block of Greenwood Street. Lewis … [Read more...] about Ex-con charged in circuit court for assault
Map it: Web program helps police, residents track crime
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Since taking the city’s top cop job, Police Chief James Nardone stressed that he wants the department to be more interactive with the community. At tomorrow’s city council meeting Nardone will present the latest tool for achieving that goal. Crime Mapping, an online service developed by the Omega Group, helps both residents and law enforcement officials reduce crime by reporting incidents, both time and location, to help investigators and alert residents. Nardone said that … [Read more...] about Map it: Web program helps police, residents track crime