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Archives for May 2011

Vet Committee Plans 2011 Memorial Day Parade

May 23, 2011 By News Release

The committee is headed by DAWVC Commander Craig Tillman (center). Other members are (from left) Phil Smith, Gary Tanner, Greg Price, George Harvey, Lisa Schiffer, Tom Wilson, John Ruselowski and Tom Houle.

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, History Tagged With: DAWVC, Memorial Day

Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council Hosting Veterans Family Day Picnic May 29

May 23, 2011 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, History Tagged With: Memorial Day, Vietnam

150th Anniversary of Civil War Commemorated

May 21, 2011 By News Release

Civil War Cavalry Charge at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan

DEARBORN, Michigan - The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War will be commemorated Memorial Day weekend (May 28-30) at Greenfield Village during Civil War Remembrance.  More than 600 Civil War re-enactors will re-create Union, Confederate and civilian encampments, and perform military tactical demonstrations. Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, History

Dearborn Budget Hearing Scheduled For June 6

May 20, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn City Council has rescheduled the public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2012 budget for 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 2012, which begins July 1, 2011. Residents are encouraged to attend both meetings, which will be in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Front Porch Tagged With: budget, city council

Hyatt Regency Dearborn Purchased by Royal Realties

May 19, 2011 By News Release

Hyatt Regency Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan - Hyatt Regency Dearborn was purchased by Royal Realties to add to their Detroit, Michigan hotel property portfolio. The hotel features a contemporary design and 773 guest rooms. Hyatt Regency Dearborn, a fourteen story contemporary design hotel located in suburban Detroit, Michigan boasting 773 guest rooms, has been purchased by Royal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community

Dearborn Demands Pools and a Blue Sky!

May 19, 2011 By News Release

Ten Eyck Pool

Guest Editorial by Kristyn Taylor Have you ever had an argument with someone over the color of the sky? It’s green, they claim. With no tornado in sight on a beautiful summer day, you know the sky is actually blue. Of course, in Dearborn, Michigan our sky is usually more grey than blue, but that’s not the point! You provide scientific evidence, pictures, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: budget, pools, SOP, swimming

Dining With Detroit’s Finest Master Chefs

May 19, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan - Imagine having a tableside seat for a four-course meal prepared by the area’s most creative executive chefs from more than 30 well-known metro area restaurants. Guests attending the third-annual Dining with the Masters will enjoy a unique dining experience and support transplant patients at Henry Ford Hospital. Featuring a chef from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: dining, Food

Million Dollar Home – Part 2

May 18, 2011 By Jonathan Light

Walk-out lower level overlooks back yard with putting green.

DEARBORN, Michigan – A spectacular home recently became available in Dearborn, Michigan.  The home is currently listed at $1.3 million.  The million dollar home is located at 7 1/2 West Lane in Dearborn, Michigan. This spectacular and unique home offers over 6,000 sqft of living space on two and a half acres.  (See part 1 of this story.) The walk-out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: home, real estate

Million Dollar Home For Sale in Dearborn

May 18, 2011 By Jonathan Light

Gourmet kitchen includes lovely cherry cabinets, dramatic charcoal granite counters, a hardwood floor, planning desk, large granite island, and table space.

DEARBORN, Michigan - A spectacular home recently became available in Dearborn, Michigan.  The home is currently listed at $1.3 million.  The million dollar home is located at 7 1/2 West Lane in Dearborn, Michigan. This spectacular and unique home offers over 6,000 sqft of living space on two and a half acres. The gourmet kitchen includes lovely cherry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: home, real estate

Dearborn Court celebrates 54th Annual Law Day by Honoring Student Essay Contest Winners

May 14, 2011 By News Release

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr. joined the judges of Dearborn’s 19th District Court on May 10 to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Law Day. Seen here congratulating the 24 fifth- through eighth-grade winners of the 2011 Law Day essay contest are (front row, from left): 19th District Court Chief Judge Mark Somers, Justice Young, Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr., Judge William Hultgren, Judge Richard Wygonik and Dr. John Artis of the Rotary Club.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr. joined the judges of Dearborn’s 19th District Court, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. and local students on May 10 to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Law Day – a time set aside each year to help Americans remember the importance of the rule of law. Young joined Chief Judge Mark … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Dearborn Rotary, law, students

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