By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A standoff with a suicidal gunman in a neighborhood business that could have ended tragically came to a peaceful conclusion when the businessman convinced the man to surrender to police. Following a heated argument with his wife in their backyard in the 2000 block of 21st Street Aug. 8, a 51-year-old Wyandotte man showed his wife he had a pistol and threatened to kill himself. She said he then put the gun barrel in his mouth, then removed it and fired a single random shot to … [Read more...] about Suicidal gunman surrenders
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Train vs. Truck
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A train hit a Holland semi-trailer truck July 20 when the driver, a 26-year-old Southfield man, went around the barrier on westbound Pennsylvania Road because he didn't see a train. The driver, who was unhurt, told police that after he drove around the crossing barrier, he heard the blasts of a train horn but still did not see a train. He said he stopped his truck, with the 53-foot trailer, thinking he had cleared the tracks, but he had not. Later, when questioned in the … [Read more...] about Train vs. Truck
Assault at Art Fair
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A 25-year-old Wyandotte man ended up in the hospital after a 24-year-old Taylor man, who was later arrested, allegedly reacted violently to the man's verbal objections to him shoving a woman. The drama began about 10:30 p.m. July 11 near Biddle Avenue and Elm Street during the Street Art Fair. The 25-year-old man and a 23-year-old women, both from Wyandotte, were leaving the fair when when they saw the Taylor man push an unidentified woman, believed to be his girlfriend. The … [Read more...] about Assault at Art Fair
Suspected drug dealer leads police on high speed chase, crashes into 2 police cars
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A 22-year-old Detroit man who led police on a high speed chase July 6, crashed into two police cars, then tried to flee on foot, was charged with drug possession. The man was also wanted on a felony firearm warrant out of the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit. A police officer on patrol on 18th Street near Orchard saw a white Chrysler Town and Country minivan with a tinted license plate cover turn in front of the police vehicle. The man then entered a nearby driveway, … [Read more...] about Suspected drug dealer leads police on high speed chase, crashes into 2 police cars
Going to the dogs
DCACA, Wyandotte accept grant for new dog kennel doors By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – New kennel doors are going to the dogs – and pups – thanks to a $5,000 grant to the Downriver Central Animal Control Authority, located in Southgate. The DCACA facility, at 14300 Reaume Parkway, is a collaboration between the cities of Allen Park, Southgate and Wyandotte, and is staffed by city of Wyandotte employees and a contingent of volunteers. The kennel door replacement is estimated to cost $7,200, with the … [Read more...] about Going to the dogs
Wyandotte Council approves wording of ordinance to allow bar cafes to stay later
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The City Council approved proposal wording April 16 that would allow outdoor cafes to stay open until 2 a.m., which bar owners say they need and nearby residents oppose. The proposed ordinance would have public hearings at two future council meetings before the council votes on the changes. Councilman Chris Calvin voted against the revised wording. The changes to the cafe ordinance would extend outdoor cafe hours to all year, instead of limiting them to March 15 to Nov. 15, … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Council approves wording of ordinance to allow bar cafes to stay later
Wyandotte awards rights to demolish, develop old city hall site into $40 million project
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Demolition of the old city hall and development of an eight-story retail and apartment building on the site were awarded April 16 to Zachary and Associates of Detroit. The City Council approved a proposal that would encompass the former city hall, 3100 Biddle, the adjacent gravel parking lot, and the city parking lot south of the structure. The firm said it plans to develop a $40 million, eight-story building, with first floor retail, a two-story parking deck, and 120 … [Read more...] about Wyandotte awards rights to demolish, develop old city hall site into $40 million project
Support for veterans growing Downriver
By ANGELA NIMS Special to the Sunday Times WYANDOTTE — It wasn’t the bells from the village below ushering in peace of mind for Downriver veterans this Christmas. Armed with volunteers, and a stunning turnout from the community and local businesses, Ann Graham and her friends set to the task of delivering Christmas cheer, one veteran at a time. By all accounts, they succeeded. On Downriver for Veterans’ Facebook page, Alicia Williams posted, “Merry Christmas to all of the people with Downriver for Veterans who helped make … [Read more...] about Support for veterans growing Downriver
County won’t release $50,000 Bishop Park grant until delinquent accounts paid
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Wayne County is holding $50,000 in Bishop Park grant funding until delinquent invoices for assessment services are paid, City Administrator Todd Drysdale said at the Dec. 19 City Council meeting. Michael Kado of the Wayne County Department of Management and Budget sent Drysdale an email April 20 stating a balance of $14,269.98 is due to Wayne County for Assessment Office services related to maintenance of Wyandotte databases while it transitioned to an in-house … [Read more...] about County won’t release $50,000 Bishop Park grant until delinquent accounts paid
Shelter to Home holiday fundraiser supports animal rescue mission
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Holiday spirit reigned at the festively decorated Victorian house at 266 Oak St. Dec. 3 and 4 as supporters attended Shelter to Home's annual Santa Paws Stop and Shop fundraiser. Shelter to Home's volunteers rescue and foster mostly cats, and a few dogs, from city and county animal control shelters that otherwise would be euthanized. They do not take strays, wild animals and owner surrenders directly from the public. Volunteer Lori Wend of Riverview said the fundraiser … [Read more...] about Shelter to Home holiday fundraiser supports animal rescue mission