DEARBORN, Mich. –The Dearborn City Council will host a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 12 budget at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6. Tuesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. is the date to adopt the budget and set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 12, which begins July 1, 2011. Residents are encouraged to attend both meetings, which will be in the City Council Chambers at Dearborn City Hall, 13615 Michigan Avenue. For more information, contact the City Council Office at 313-943-2025. Items like the budget for city swimming pools, and many other budget items will be discussed. Contact the … [Read more...]
Cpl. Marshall Named Police Officer of the Year
May 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Exchange Club of Dearborn joined with the Dearborn Police Department to present the annual Police Awards Luncheon on May 17. Officers are recognized for their service to the community in a variety of ways. The top recognition is the Officer of the Year. Shown here are (from left): Commander Jimmy Solomon, Dearborn Mayor John B. O'Reilly Jr., Officer of the Year Cpl. David Marshall, Commander Thomas Teefey and Exchange Club President Dennis Scanlon. Also earning recognition was Sgt. Glenn Carriveau, Cpl. Joshua Urbiel, Officer Tim Stacy, Sgt. Jeffrey Mrowka, … [Read more...]
Vietnam Era Helicopter to Conduct Flyover
May 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – The 2011 theme of Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade May 30 is the Vietnam War, and a powerful symbol of that conflict will play a prominent role when a Vietnam-era Huey flies over the parade route. The Huey was an icon of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 of these aircraft were used by all branches of the military and are still readily recognized by sight and the unique “whop, whop, whop” sound of the helicopter blades. The restored chopper, pilots and other Vietnam memorabilia are from the non-profit organization Huey 369 out of Peru, Indiana. The … [Read more...]
Vet Committee Plans 2011 Memorial Day Parade
May 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) has organized powerful events for Memorial Day in honor of Vietnam veterans. The main events are on Monday, May 30, along Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn. A ceremonial funeral procession begins at 9:30 a.m. and the parade follows at 10:30 a.m., with a solemn service at about noon at the War Memorial at City Hall Park. … [Read more...]
Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council Hosting Veterans Family Day Picnic May 29
May 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Allied Veteran’s Council will be hosting a “Veterans’ Family Day” at Ford Field Park on Sunday, May 29. The event is open to “all veterans of all eras” and will be 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Local blues singer Curtis Sumter of the Curtis Sumter Project, who is known around town for his association with the Jaime Coe Band and The Reflections, is set to perform. Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Adrian Croanauer, the military DJ whose life inspired the movie “Good Morning, Vietnam!” is scheduled to appear as well. “What’s Up Dawg?”, a … [Read more...]
Grand Marshal is Real Life DJ From Good Morning, Vietnam!
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Grand Marshal for the Memorial Day Parade is an iconic figure from the Vietnam War, Adrian Cronauer, the man best known as the high-energy DJ portrayed in the movie Good Morning Vietnam! Cronauer is an appropriate choice for this invitation from the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) because the theme of the 2011 parade is the Vietnam War. 2011 is the 50th Anniversary of the conflict, and the parade will also include a special tribute to the 69 men from Dearborn who died in the war. Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade, presented by the DAWVC with … [Read more...]
Free Document Shredding on Saturday, May 14
May 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan -- The City of Dearborn will sponsor a free document shedding day on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the DPW Yard, 2951 Greenfield Rd. Attention all criminals: Load up five boxes with all of your incriminating documents and bring them down to the DPW Yard on Saturday. Gather up all of those fake checks you wrote, the illegal betting receipts, sappy love letters, and that pledge sheet for a donation you were going to send to your alma mater (you just wanted to get that annoying kid off the phone). It's time to live a crime-free life. Seriously. This … [Read more...]
President Proclaims National Day of Prayer
May 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
WASHINGTON, DC - NOW THEREFORE - I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 5, 2011, as a National Day of Prayer. I invite all citizens of our Nation, as their own faith or conscience directs them, to join me in giving thanks for the many blessings we enjoy, and I ask all people of faith to join me in asking God for guidance, mercy, and protection for our Nation. Throughout our history, Americans have turned to prayer for strength, inspiration, and solidarity. Prayer has played an important role in the American story and in shaping our Nation's … [Read more...]
Students to Review Michigan Supreme Court Case
May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – Local students will see the Michigan Supreme Court in action on May 10 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (across the parking lot from the 19th District Court). The event is part of the “Court Community Connections” program, which will introduce the appellate court to students from Dearborn High, Edsel Ford, Fordson, Divine Child, Riverside Academy, and the Henry Ford Academy. Local university and college students will be in the audience as well. Limited seats are available to the public. The Supreme Court normally convenes at the Michigan Hall … [Read more...]
Longtime City Planner John Nagy Passes Away
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan - City Planner John Nagy, who worked for Dearborn 61 years and had a hand in the design of every major development in the City since the 1950s, passed away on April 28. He was 84. Mr. Nagy was considered an institution in Dearborn, and his breadth and depth of knowledge of the development of the City, as well as individual properties, was remarkable. It was information he freely shared, and he often helped clarify complex issues with first-hand facts from years before. He was well-respected in the planning community and continued to bring fresh ideas to Dearborn … [Read more...]
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