Sophia Lada

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Southgate shooting suspect in custody

1 week ago | pressandguide.com | Sophia Lada

Toll scam saturates Michigan; deputy chief given one day to pay or else
New Woodhaven med spa offers judgment-free space, personalized care

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

Halie Nieporte worked as a nurse for about five years until her dad got into a serious car crash in 2020. She took him to a med spa to replace volume that had been lost in his face after the incident. In that moment, Nieporte felt inspired to shift her career, while still using her medical background.
New Downriver HopCat celebrates opening with free fries

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

A new HopCat restaurant is opening at 15231 Trenton Road in Southgate June 30. The 6,700-square-foot beer bar and restaurant can seat 260 guests and will feature 40 taps of craft beer and a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. The restaurant will host a soft opening from 5 to 10 p.m. June 28 to support the HopCat Employee and Community Assistance Fund powered by HelpLink.
Southgate shooting suspect in custody

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

20-year-old Jeremiah Christian Kemp is now in custody after allegedly shooting two Southgate police officers. The incident started Southgate Police Officers were dispatched at 4:04 p.m. June 19 for a weapons-related call at the Village on the Park Apartments, located at 13210 Village Park near Northline Road and Devoe Street in Southgate. Upon arrival, two Southgate officers were shot and wounded. The two officers were transported to Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital.
Dearborn Heights police investigate June 17 shooting

1 week ago | pressandguide.com | Sophia Lada

The Dearborn Heights Police Department is investigating a June 17 shooting near the southern border of the city that allegedly took place between the occupants of two vehicles. Late June 17, officers responded to the area of Hipp Street and Powers Avenue following reports of shots fired. Upon arrival they spoke with witnesses who described a black SUV and a gray pickup truck. The pickup was located later by a Dearborn Heights police officer who confirmed it was struck by gunfire.
Downriver Catholic school launches new fieldhouse campaign – The News Herald

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School in Allen Park is launching a fundraising campaign for a new athletic fieldhouse.
Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge to close again

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge will close again to al vehicular and pedestrian traffic starting at 7 a.m. June 23. The closure will take place so that the Wayne County Department of Public Services (DPS) can work on the second phase of structural steel repairs. The bridge will be closed for about two weeks, depending on weather conditions and any unforeseen delays, according to a press release.
‘We’re not going anywhere’: Downriver Pride brings celebration to Wyandotte

1 week ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

Downriver Pride is returning for the second year on June 20 in downtown Wyandotte. The event takes place from noon to 11 p.m. June 20 and 21. Jake Conz, the executive director of Downriver Pride, said the event completely sold out of vendor spaces early this year. “Everyone is going to be so close together, but that just means we’re going to have an even better festival this year,” he said. The Wyandotte Jaycees will be hosting a bar and retail crawl during the event.
Teenager arraigned after making threats toward Rockwood

2 weeks ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

18-year-old Jason Stacy of Newport was arraigned on June 13 in the 33rd District Court after making threats toward the City of Rockwood. He was arraigned on threats of terrorism (felony, 20 years), using a computer to commit a threat of terrorism (felony, 20 years to life) and malicious use of telecommunication service (misdemeanor, six months). He was given a $500,000 cash bond and has been transferred to the Wayne County Jail where he awaits his next court appearance.
Downriver students among young artists featured at DIA this summer

2 weeks ago | thenewsherald.com | Sophia Lada

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is opening its 4th annual Wayne County High School Art Exhibition, which will feature art from seven Downriver high schools. The exhibition will feature 84 works of art by high school students across Wayne County and can be viewed in the Wayne and Joan Webber Education Wing at the DIA from June 20 to July 20. There will be an event on June 24 to celebrate the exhibition’s opening.