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Dearborn Softball Game Will Benefit Wounded Warriors

October 13, 2014 By News Release

Guns and Hoses vs. Michigan Warriors - baseball game

DEARBORN, Michigan – The public is invited to watch Dearborn police officers and firefighters, and veterans from across the state, come together on Saturday, Oct. 25 to compete for the first Michigan Warriors vs. Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. game at King Boring Field, adjacent to the Ford Community and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, Government Tagged With: Dearborn Fire Department, Dearborn police, John O'Reilly, Ronald Haddad, wounded warriors

Dearborn Police Takes Stance on “Cloud 9” Synthetic Drug

October 11, 2014 By News Release

Cloud 9

DEARBORN, Michigan – On September 24, 2014 the Wayne County Department of Public Health issued an Emergency Order declaring “Cloud 9” and similar products illegal and an imminent danger to residents. The synthetic drug “Cloud 9” is a clear liquid that can be put into a drink, smoked using an e-cigarette, hookah or smoked with marijuana. It is packaged in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, Government

Kidnapping and Child Pornography Penalties Tightened

October 10, 2014 By News Release

George Darany

LANSING, Michigan – Legislation sponsored by state Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) was passed by the Michigan House and Senate today and will now be sent to the governor’s office to be signed into law. House Bill 4021 will expand the list of intent elements for kidnapping to include knowingly restraining a minor for the purpose of sexual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Government

Dearborn Kicks Off Annual United Way Fundraising Drive

October 10, 2014 By News Release

During the City of Dearborn’s annual torch lighting ceremony for United Way, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. was assisted by Alaa Salame, a fifth-grader at Snow Elementary School. Salame (second from left), was joined by her brothers Aimann (center) and Ahmad (second from right), and her teacher Allison Dumke (right).

DEARBORN, Michigan – City of Dearborn employees have a long tradition of contributing to United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and the kickoff to the annual fundraising campaign took place on Oct. 7 in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library. During the traditional torch lighting ceremony, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. was assisted by Alaa Salame, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, Government

Henry Ford, MI? – Automotive Tourist Capital of the World

October 9, 2014 By Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, Apple Corporation today would not be the giant it is without the vision of one man, Steve Jobs. He saw that putting the power of computing into the hands of everyone would be a benefit beyond measure. He was right, it brought a massive increase in productivity and power to the people of this country and to the businesses that incorporated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, History, Letters to the editor

Dearborn Public Schools Discussing Millage Renewal

October 9, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Public Schools invites all community members to attend a special informational meeting on either Wednesday, October 15 or Monday, October 20. The meetings to provide information about the Hold Harmless Millage RENEWAL on the ballot of the upcoming November election will start at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Board Room … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

PNC Bank Robbed – Dearborn Police Looking for Suspect

October 8, 2014 By News Release

PNC Bank Robbery Suspect

DEARBORN, Michigan - On Friday October 3rd at approximately 4:46 PM, the PNC Bank located at 23153 Michigan Avenue was robbed. The suspect approached the teller and handed her a note requesting money. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction, on foot. The suspect was described as a black male, 30-35 years old, medium build, 5’11, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Featured, Government

Bulk Pickup for Flood-damaged Items Ends October 3rd

September 30, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn has been assisting residents with disposal of household materials damaged by the Aug. 11 flood with free pick up of bulk items set at the curb. That free pickup service will end on Friday, Oct. 3. Residents who still have flood-damaged material after Oct. 3 are asked to call the Residential Services Department at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

FEMA Announces Flood Assistance for Dearborn Residents

September 26, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn property owners impacted by the Aug. 11 flood are encouraged to apply for federal aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as of Thursday, Sept. 25. Federal assistance is available for both residential and business property owners in Dearborn who qualify under FEMA rules. The City of Dearborn has no role in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Imad Hamad Calls Syrian Crisis A True Human Tragedy

September 26, 2014 By News Release

Imad Hamad - AHRC Acting Director (and former Regional Director for Public Affairs of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)) - file photo from May 2011

DEARBORN, Michigan - A statement released by the AHRC Thursday said: "The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) joins the human rights groups and partners in calling upon the United Nations and its member states to ensure the safety and the well-being of the Syrian civilian population while addressing the Syrian crisis during the current United Nation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Featured, Government

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