DEARBORN, MI - The City of Dearborn has lost a fine citizen. Mrs. Ann F. Basse, wife of the late Arthur Basse, passed away February 4, 2014. Mrs. Basse came to Dearborn in 1952 and was an active member in the city affairs ever since. She began her service to the community with the Aviation Property Owners Association (APO) and Mother's Club … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Man Arrested in Facebook Threat Against Local Church
DEARBORN, MI – On February 9, 2014, Mt. Moriah church, located at 7350 Chase, received information of a Facebook posting from a former parishioner, Kevin Bright. Bright made specific threats in the posting which resulted in the cancellation of Sunday services. Further information was then developed. A warrant request was submitted to the Wayne County … [Read more...]
Dearborn Couple Celebrates 71 Valentine’s Days Together
DEARBORN, MI - “We’ve always done things together,” said Eugene Smith, when asked about the secret to his happy marriage with wife Clara and their 71 years of Valentine’s Day celebrations. The Smiths’ marked their 71st wedding anniversary on January 31, only a few days before Valentine’s. Unlike their 50th anniversary celebration which included a trip to … [Read more...]
Dearborn Welcomes Families in Habitat for Humanity Homes
DEARBORN, MI – Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. welcomed two families to Dearborn on Feb. 6 during the dedication of their new houses built by Habitat for Humanity-Detroit, as part of a home ownership program supported by Wayne County and the City of Dearborn. Welcomed to Dearborn are the Drain family and the Al-Karki family. “We’re so pleased that you are … [Read more...]
Dearborn Ed. Foundation Receives $10,000 DFCU Grant
DEARBORN, MI – The Dearborn Education Foundation, which funds academic and extra-curricular tools to enhance student achievement, received $10,000 from DFCU Financial, Michigan’s largest credit union which is also headquartered in Dearborn. This donation will be used for classroom needs and equipment that otherwise would not be realized. The Dearborn … [Read more...]