Trenton

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Mary Wilson has been called the “N-word” before and is fully aware of the Ku Klux Klan and what it stands for. She just didn’t expect to see the presence of either in her city. On Sept. 4, fliers promoting the KKK and throwing around the “N-word” appeared for a second time in Trenton neighborhoods. This time the white supremacist KKK fliers suggested beating black men who look at white women, and other messages of hate. While fliers in July were mainly to recruit for the … [Read more...] about More KKK fliers appear

TRENTON – Veteran school board members look to continue service to Trenton Public Schools against two challengers seeking seats on the panel this fall. The Nov. 8 general election ballot includes two four-year terms on the board of education. Incumbents Christine Howe and Michael Hawkins will face off against challengers Alex Drysdale and Kellee Howey. The seven-member panel mostly has been consistent in recent years. Hawkins, currently serving as secretary, has served for eight years; Howe has spent more than 20 years on the … [Read more...] about Four candidates seek two school board seats

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Police in two states joined family and friends in mourning the tragic loss last week of a man who’d spent much of his life serving on the Trenton Police Department and also working for a police agency in Florida. Mike Topping, 58, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, from injuries sustained days earlier in a motorcycle accident in Tennessee. Details of the crash are unclear. Topping was wearing a helmet at the time. Topping last posted on social media about midday Aug. 7 that he was … [Read more...] about Former Trenton officer dies in motorcycle crash

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Work crews should soon be a regular presence at the transformed Riverside Wellness Center, the long-dormant hospital complex at 2171 West Jefferson. Following last month’s final approval by city planners of the planned urban development proposed by NAMA Management on behalf of owner Dr. Iqbal Nasir, city officials said the first of four phases for the complex is ready to begin. City Administrator Jim Wagner said the professional building of medical offices is targeted for … [Read more...] about Riverside clears planners, set for development

TRENTON – The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center will open its 36th metropolitan Detroit thrift store in Trenton June 25. The new store is at 3004 Van Horn in the Trafford Square Shopping Center. The grand opening festivities begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts and hot dogs. “The new store will be our second boutique-style family thrift store,” said Jacqulynn Idzior, director of operations at The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan ARC. “Our boutique stores carry the best of the best donations. “We … [Read more...] about Store to benefit Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The coal-burning DTE Energy power plant in Trenton will be retired by 2023, as the power company confirmed closure of eight units at three Michigan sites. Eight power units are slated to close between 2020 and 2023 in Trenton, River Rouge and East China Township as part of a shift to cleaner energy sources. DTE announced last week that the three sites – which last year generated about 25 percent of the electricity produced by the company – had provided energy for customers … [Read more...] about Energy company retiring coal-burning plants

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Public safety staffing in Trenton may be subject to reductions if improvements to state funding and assessments aren’t soon made. City Administrator Jim Wagner said the proposed budget that will be subject to a public hearing this week reflects continued declines in taxable property values. “We’ve had a substantial reduction of our State Equalized Value which has made a significant impact on our ability to provide services,” Wagner said.  “Our elected officials have been … [Read more...] about Riverview Council hopes to move adult businesses out of main business district

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The absence of a current community Master Plan represents more than just having an outdated document that covers a range of local concepts including community development, zoning and parks and recreation plans. The public is invited to share thoughts on the updated outline that, officials said, can make or break chances for funding various projects. “The Master Plan hasn’t been updated in a number of years,” City Administrator Jim Wagner said. “It’s critical for obtaining … [Read more...] about Sessions set to review city’s Master Plan