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Archives for November 2014

HYPE and HS Football Teams Give Away Turkeys and Feed 1,000 Families

November 25, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan - On Tuesday November 25, 2014 the HYPE Athletics Community will be hosting its 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway presented by Fast Splash Car Wash, which plans to feed 1,000 Metro Detroit families. The event will be hosted from 9:30am – 2:00pm at the HYPE Athletics Recreation Center located at 23302 West Warren Avenue in Dearborn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Top Stories

Unusual Combination of Backgrounds Helps Observer of Oakwood Common

November 23, 2014 By News Release

Ordering a cup of coffee, Rev. Dr. Richard Bleivik chats with one of the friendly servers in Oakwood Common’s Bistro.

DEARBORN, Michigan – When Reverend Dr. Richard Bleivik recently described Oakwood Common as a “community of care,” he shared that he especially noticed things because he was trained to observe and to analyze. As pastor of The First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, Rev. Bleivik has visited church members in this Dearborn retirement community for nearly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community

Flood Damage FEMA Registration Deadline Extended to December 14

November 23, 2014 By News Release

FEMA symbol

DEARBORN, Michigan -  Flood victims have more time to file for federal assistance. The new deadline is December 14.  Homeowners, renters and businesses have more time to file for federal assistance now that the application deadline has been extended. The deadline to apply for grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and for low-interest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Government, Top Stories Tagged With: FCPAC, FEMA, flood

Country Music Star Trace Adkins Brings Christmas Show to Dearborn Nov. 30

November 22, 2014 By News Release

Trace Adkins

 DEARBORN, Michigan —Trace Adkins, Grammy-nominated country music star, is bringing his Christmas Show to Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center November 30 for an 8 p.m. performance. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins and his trademark baritone voice have compiled an impressive list of chart-topping hits and sold more than 10 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Events

Friends of the Library Dearborn to Explore “The Orphan Train” on Dec. 2

November 22, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Friends of the Library Dearborn will host a free program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library exploring the placement of 12,500 orphans from the East Coast in Michigan from 1854 to 1927. "The Orphan Train in Michigan" is presented by Al Eicher, research historian and television producer. His lecture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: FOLD

Dearborn Named Five-Star Community for Economic Development by UM-Dbn

November 22, 2014 By News Release

Dearborn named Five-Star Community for Economic Development by UM-Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan – For the fourth year in a row, Dearborn has achieved a prestigious rating recognizing its ability to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research. Dearborn was one of just 16 communities across the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Featured, Government

Inter-Service Club Council of Dearborn Honors Optimist Barry Hawthorne and Seven Other Outstanding Volunteers

November 22, 2014 By News Release

The Inter-Service Club Council (ISCC) of Dearborn honored outstanding members of Dearborn’s service clubs during its annual luncheon Nov. 12. The ISCC selected Barry Hawthorne of the Dearborn Optimist Club as the 2014 Service Person of the Year from among eight nominees, presented by their clubs for consideration of the honor. Shown here are (back row, from left): Sharon Olshansky, Garden Club of Dearborn; John J. Fish, Jr., Dearborn Rotary Club; Dennis Scanland, Exchange Club of Dearborn; Barry Hawthorne, Dearborn Optimist Club; James Perri, Fairlane Sunrise Rotary. (Front row, from left) Rosa Scaramucci, Kiwanis Club of Dearborn Outer Drive; Mary Suiter, the widow of J. Michael Suiter, Kiwanis Club of Dearborn; and Christine Hilbush, American Association of University Women.

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Inter-Service Club Council of Dearborn recently honored members of their individual organizations who represent exemplary commitment to their group and the community. Of those eight outstanding members who volunteer so much time and effort, Barry Hawthorne, a member of the Dearborn Optimist Club, was chosen as the 2014 Service … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photo

Dearborn Optimist Barry Hawthorne Named 2014 Service Person of Year

November 22, 2014 By News Release

The Inter-Service Club Council (ISCC) of Dearborn honored outstanding members of Dearborn’s service clubs during its annual luncheon Nov. 12. The ISCC selected Barry Hawthorne of the Dearborn Optimist Club as the 2014 Service Person of the Year from among eight nominees, presented by their clubs for consideration of the honor. Shown here are (back row, from left): Sharon Olshansky, Garden Club of Dearborn; John J. Fish, Jr., Dearborn Rotary Club; Dennis Scanland, Exchange Club of Dearborn; Barry Hawthorne, Dearborn Optimist Club; James Perri, Fairlane Sunrise Rotary. (Front row, from left) Rosa Scaramucci, Kiwanis Club of Dearborn Outer Drive; Mary Suiter, the widow of J. Michael Suiter, Kiwanis Club of Dearborn; and Christine Hilbush, American Association of University Women.

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Inter-Service Club Council of Dearborn recently honored members of their individual organizations who represent exemplary commitment to their group and the community. Of those eight outstanding members who volunteer so much time and effort, Barry Hawthorne, a member of the Dearborn Optimist Club, was chosen as the 2014 Service … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community

Dearborn Police Investigating Friday Morning Homicide

November 14, 2014 By News Release

Dearborn Area Crime Alert!

DEARBORN, Michigan — This morning at about 2:00am, Dearborn Police responded to the area of Ford Road between Wyoming and Oakman on reports of a man down. A passing motorist called police after discovering a man down on Ford Road west of Wyoming. Further investigation revealed that Rolex Dior Johnson, a 23 year-old Oak Park man, was suffering from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, Community, Government

Old Dearborn City Hall – Garage Sale – Nov. 15, 2014

November 14, 2014 By News Release

City of Dearborn Garage Sale

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is hosting a sale to dispose of surplus office chairs, desks, tables, filing cabinets and other furniture and equipment on Saturday, November 15 at the closed City Hall building, 13615 Michigan Avenue. You might find some great bargains on office furniture at the Saturday, November 15 Community Garage Sale at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Events, Government

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