DEARBORN, Michigan — A press release from the Dearborn Police Department this afternoon provided the following statement: Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad has thoroughly reviewed the circumstances leading to the arrest of Mr. Ali Hammoud on Friday, November 11, 2011. Chief Haddad has concluded that the actions of his officers were professional, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Dearborn Farmers Market Fourth Season A Success
DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market wrapped up its fourth successful season on the last Friday in October. Over 40 vendors participated in the market; 15 of them, like Binnell Bros knife sharpeners and Marsh Greenhouse Too, were new additions this year. Joan Reed, Market Manager, estimates approximately 17,000 people shopped at the … [Read more...]
Montessori Students Provide Books For Needy Children
Dearborn Heights, MI – As part of National Make A Difference Day efforts, celebrated on October 22, families of Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) helped to provide a total of 570 books for needy children in the Detroit metro area. Books and funds to purchase books were collected for DHMC’s Make a Difference Day literacy project. Families were … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Ceremony – 11-11-11 at 11am
DEARBORN, Michigan – The public is invited to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11 in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 13615 Michigan Avenue (corner of Michigan and Schaefer). The ceremony will especially honor Navy veteran Richard Fleek, who is Dearborn’s Veteran of the Year. Leading the program will be newly … [Read more...]
YWCA Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon
DEARBORN, Michigan - The YWCA of Western Wayne County is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon on Friday, December 2nd at the Henry Hotel (formerly the Ritz Carlton) in Dearborn. The luncheon will recognize women who have outstanding leadership and contribution in their communities. The Woman of the Year … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Launches $8.2 Million Red Kettle Campaign
DETROIT, Michigan — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will launch its annual Red Kettle Campaign throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties on Friday, Nov. 11. This year’s goal is $8.2 million, a figure needed to ensure the organization can continue providing more than 3 million meals and nearly 700,000 nights of shelter each year to the less … [Read more...]
The Right to Work: A Fundamental Freedom
Boeing is a great American company. Recently it has built a second production line - its other is in Washington State - in South Carolina for its 787 Dreamliner airplane, creating 1,000 jobs there so far. Who knows what factors led to its decision to do this? As with all such business decisions, there were many. But the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) … [Read more...]
Think You Can Sync? Live Thursday Night!
DEARBORN, Michigan - It’s anybody’s guess who will be performing Party Rock Anthem or songs by Michael Jackson and NSYNC at the 3rd Annual So You Think You Can Sync? fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Dearborn. This year’s performance will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center at 15801 Michigan … [Read more...]
Montessori Center Invites Public to Open House on Nov. 13
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) invites parents of toddlers through middle school students to attend an Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2011. The school, which serves children from 18 months through eighth grade, is located at 466 N. John Daly in Dearborn Heights. Families interested in … [Read more...]
Dearborn Inn Book Signing and Reception This Thursday
DEARBORN, Michigan - On July 1, 1931, Henry and Edsel Ford hosted many noted dignitaries at the opening of the Dearborn Inn, located directly across the street from the Ford Airport on Oakwood Blvd. 80 years later, a new book about the history of Dearborn Inn has been written by Jennifer (Czerwick) Ganem, and published by Arcadia as part of their Images … [Read more...]