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Phone Scammers Posing as Police Officers

February 24, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan — The Dearborn Police Department has become aware of a scam involving suspects contacting victims by telephone claiming to be law enforcement or IRS agencies collecting  debts. The scammer (swindler) will try to intimidate the victim by threatening to put the victim in jail if the money is not paid. The scammer will ask the victim to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, Community Tagged With: scam, scammer, swindler

Polka & Paczki Fundraiser Will Benefit Dearborn Symphony

February 22, 2014 By News Release

Polka and Paszki Party in Dearborn

DEARBORN, MI -  Friends of the Dearborn Symphony will kick-off Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras celebration, a Polkas and Paczki party on Friday, Feb. 28, from 6:30-11p.m. at the O’Kelley Banquet Hall in west Dearborn.  Everyone is “Polish” when it comes to enjoying a Pacski - the famous jelly doughnut! It promises to be a fun night enjoying a Polish … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Police Looking for Suspect in Stabbing Incident

February 20, 2014 By News Release

Dearborn, MI — On Sunday February 16, 2014 at approximately 2:15am Dearborn Police responded to the parking area north of Michigan between Neckel and Schaefer on a report of a man down. On scene the officers found a 24 year old Southfield resident bleeding heavily from multiple stab wounds. The man was transported to a local hospital where he is currently … [Read more...]

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Man Arrested in Facebook Threat Against Local Church

February 15, 2014 By News Release

Kevin Bright

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...]

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Dearborn Art Groups Collaborate on Saturday Night Alive

January 17, 2014 By News Release

Saturday Night Alive!

DEARBORN, Michigan – Tickets are available now for Saturday Night Alive, an exciting evening of entertainment, and Artistic Expressions - a “classy” art raffle, fabulous food, music and dancing on Saturday, February 1 to benefit the Michael A. Guido Theater located in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The impressive lineup of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Buzz, Community Tagged With: DCF, Dearborn Community Fund, Dearborn Symphony, FCPAC

New Hotel Planned for Vacant Vic Tanny Site in Dearborn

December 23, 2013 By Douglas Vos

Sold Sign on Old Vic Tanny Building

DEARBORN, Michigan - The old Vic Tanny building at 22340 Michigan Avenue in West Dearborn was recently purchased by Bacall Development of Farmington Hills. The old fitness facility which included a pool, has been empty for many years and will most likely be demolished. The site will be redeveloped into a three or four story hotel or with some retail space … [Read more...]

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Suspect Darrius Greene Sought in Benihana Shooting

November 15, 2013 By News Release

Darrius Demarr Greene of Detroit.

DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn police are tracking down Darrius Greene, a suspect wanted in connection with violent gun shot(s) following a fight at the Benihana restaurant Tuesday night. According to reports from the Dearborn Police:  "After an extensive investigation the suspect (defendant) has been identified as 28 year old Darrius Demarr Greene of … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Not Obligated to Pay $1.17 Million Judgement

August 20, 2013 By News Release

Judge Mark Somers

DEARBORN, Michigan –  The City of Dearborn is not obligated to pay $1.17 million resulting from a former 19th District Court employee’s federal lawsuit against Judge Mark Somers, according to a decision issued Friday by U.S. District Judge David M. Lawson. In June 2011, a federal court jury awarded $734,361 in compensatory and punitive damages to … [Read more...]

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Compuware Sponsors Hackathon at Maker Faire in Dearborn

July 11, 2013 By News Release

Detroit (Dearborn) Make Faire Hackathon - sponsored by Henry Ford Museum, Maker Faire and Compuware

DEARBORN, Michigan - Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq:CPWR), the technology performance company, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Maker Faire Detroit at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich. With events around the globe, Maker Faire encourages "makers" to create and showcase works of technology, art, science and engineering. Additionally, on July 27 and … [Read more...]

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Islamic and Atheist Worldviews Challenged at UofM Meeting

April 23, 2013 By Scott Cherry

Abdu Murray

DEARBORN, Michigan - Just when people may have thought Christianity had become irrelevant in today's postmodern culture, an event like this one reminds us that it's deeply relevant.  One way or the other, the worldview gets people's attention when framed in a way such as, "Is Christianity Delusional?" If you came in part way through the meeting, you might … [Read more...]

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