Steve Stein

4 days ago | wcbu.org | Steve Stein

Low-speed gas-powered bicycles will no longer be allowed on Pekin streets, sidewalks and bike paths. The Pekin City Council on Monday approved an ordinance amendment proposed by Police Chief Seth Ranney to ban the so-called "DUI bikes."Ranney said his department has received complaints about the bikes for several years. Increased enforcement and extra patrols haven't reduced the problems, he said.

1 week ago | thejewishnews.com | Steve Stein

‘Fore the Kids’ Golf Outing Tees Off June 30 at Franklin HillsThe Dr. Larry D. Sills “Fore the Kids” Memorial Golf Outing that funds scholarships for children to attend day camp at The J and supports other youth programs there will be held June 30 at Franklin Hills Country Club. The outing includes a gourmet food truck lunch, an 18-hole round of golf, live entertainment and cocktail hour, and a barbecue dinner. For information, call (248) 432-5480 or send an email to [email protected].

1 week ago | thejewishnews.com | Steve Stein

Scott Korobkin plays for the Temple Israel No. 3 team in the Inter-Congregational softball league. His son Oren keeps score for the team and can’t wait to join his dad on the diamond. Every Sunday is Father’s Day in the weekly Inter-Congregational Men’s Club Summer Softball League. Father-and-son combinations are prevalent throughout the 12-team league, including Scott and Oren Korobkin on the Temple Israel No. 3 squad. This family duo is a bit different.

1 week ago | thejewishnews.com | Steve Stein

New Frankel AD a ‘Tremendous Advocate’ for Student-Athletes and CoachesFormer Frankel Jewish Academy interim athletic director Bret Sutton had this to say about new AD Chris Schultz:“We’re really grateful to have Chris at FJA. He brings an immense amount of professional experience and is already off and running with his goal to increase the visibility and competitive nature of our athletic programs.

1 week ago | thejewishnews.com | Steve Stein

It Was An ‘Amazing’ Season for Coach Josh Birnberg’s West Bloomfield HS Baseball TeamThe West Bloomfield High School baseball team made its deepest run in the state tournament in Josh Birnberg’s five years as coach this spring. Unfortunately, it wasn’t deep enough. The Lakers lost 4-3 to defending state champion Northville in a Division 1 regional championship game June 7 at Novi. Had West Bloomfield won, it would have advanced to a state quarterfinal game later that day vs.