DEARBORN, Michigan - Nearly a century of public service was highlighted on Dec. 15 when William C. Hultgren chose State Representative Gino H. Polidori to swear him in for a fourth six-year term as judge of Dearborn’s 19th District Court. Also seen in the photo is Julie Pucci. The November election saw Hultgren run unopposed for the third consecutive time. … [Read more...]
Nixle, Sirens, and Twitter Provide Snow Emergency Alerts
DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn residents can help get the roads plowed faster and more effectively this winter by moving parked vehicles off of the street whenever heavy snowfall (three inches or more) is predicted. That way, if snow plowing is needed, it can be done in the fastest and most effective manner. Keeping parked vehicles off of the street allows … [Read more...]
Firefighters Demonstrate Powerful New Rescue Equipment
DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Fire Department on Dec. 9 demonstrated its powerful new “Jaws of Life” style equipment that can cut through the heavy steel of current-model vehicles to rescue accident victims. The new equipment, made by Res Q Tec, was purchased through a $97,000 “Assistance to Firefighters” grant from the Federal Emergency Management … [Read more...]
Dearborn Firefighter Set to Return to Afghanistan
DEARBORN, Mich. – For Ryan Darnell, service above self is a way of life. Even if that means his life is in constant motion. He is both a Dearborn firefighter and a member of the elite U.S. Air Force Pararescue team, with previous assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Having just come home in September, he is returning to Afghanistan in late December for … [Read more...]
Dearborn Veterans Announce 2010-2011 Officers
DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) on Oct. 20 held an installation ceremony to honor the organization’s 2010-11 officers. The new commander is Craig Tillman (front row, center.) Also shown in the front row are Senior Vice Commander Tom Wilson (left) and Junior Vice Commander Lisa Schiffer (right). Shown in the back row … [Read more...]
High Speed Rail Line Receives DOT Funding
DEARBORN, Mich. - At a press conference at the Dearborn Amtrak station on Oct. 28, Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. (left) and Congressman John D. Dingell discuss the confirmation of $161 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds will provide for the development of high speed rail transportation projects which are … [Read more...]
Order Your 2011 Dearborn Calendar by Nov. 5
DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn residents who would like an official 2010 City of Dearborn calendar to be delivered to their home must order one from the City by Friday, Nov. 5. Beginning this year, the City of Dearborn will no longer mail a City Calendar to every household. Due to the budget challenges facing the City of Dearborn, the City is choosing to … [Read more...]
Michigan Attorney General Releases Report on FBI Fatal Shooting
Dearborn, MI – The Michigan Attorney General’s Office has released its findings in the FBI action that resulted in the death of Imam Luqman Abdullah on October 28, 2009 in a warehouse in Dearborn. The Attorney General’s Office concluded that no Michigan law had been broken. The matter had been extensively investigated by the Dearborn Police Department, … [Read more...]
Dr. Ali S. Makki Sentenced In Fraud Case
Dearborn, MI - Dr. Ali S. Makki, a Dearborn area medical doctor, was sentenced by Judge Lawrence P. Zatkoff to serve two (2) years in prison followed by three (3) years "supervised release" according to statements released by United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade on Sept. 30th. Dr. Makki plead guilty to health care fraud, falsifying immigration forms, … [Read more...]
Acts-17 Group Acquitted of Inciting Crowd
DEARBORN, Michigan - Friday afternoon at the 19th District Court, four Christian missionaries affiliated with the Acts 17 apologetics group where acquitted of inciting a crowd at the local Arab Festival. The jury found them not guilty of the charges of "breach of peace". Nabeel Qureshi of Virginia, Negeen Mayel of California and Paul Rezkalla and David … [Read more...]