DEARBORN, Michigan – “We never knew that something of so little value to us could be turned into something of value for others thousands of miles away,” said Mary Ray, who is co-owner of Campbells Paint and Wallpaper in Dearborn with husband Mike Ray. Ray was referring to old wallpaper books given to Dearborn resident Ray Trudeau, a past Dearborn Rotary … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Enrollment Period Now Open For Montessori Program
DEARBORN, Michigan - Parents living in the Dearborn Public School district interested in enrolling their child in the Montessori program at Howe School can pick up application forms at the school, from the Student Services Office in the Administrative Service Center, or download the form from the Student Services section of the district website. Howe … [Read more...]
Dearborn Residents Can Order Trees Through City Program
DEARBORN, Michigan – Beginning yesterday, and for a limited time, Dearborn residents can order affordable trees that will be planted on the easement in front of their homes. The City of Dearborn encourages the planting of trees as a way to keep neighborhoods attractive, reduce energy consumption and support a healthier environment. The annual … [Read more...]
Women’s Expo Benefits Children’s Leukemia Foundation
DEARBORN, Michigan - The 9th Annual Dearborn Women's Expo at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn coming on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 has a special meaning for the Dearborn women who created the event. The Expo raises funds for Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan and is dedicated to the memory of Brittany Crawford who was a … [Read more...]
U.S. Chamber to Host Veterans Hiring Fair in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations to host “Hiring Our Heroes – Dearborn/Detroit,” a hiring fair for the region’s veterans and their spouses. The event is part of the Chamber’s 100-city “Hiring Our Heroes” initiative. To date, more than 85 fairs have connected … [Read more...]
City Planning Deadlocked – Goodwill A Bad Idea?
DEARBORN, Michigan - Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit wants to spend $500,000 to renovate a 15,000 square foot building (former Inca computer store) in Dearborn that has been empty for over a decade. The vote Monday night at the Dearborn Planning Commission meeting ended up in a stalemate - with 4 votes for and 4 votes against. The matter will be … [Read more...]
Sewer Separation Project Will Affect Telegraph Traffic
DEARBORN, Mich. – Construction related to a sewer separation project in the city’s Dearborn Hills neighborhood will affect northbound Telegraph traffic near Marshall beginning the week of Feb. 13, and last about three weeks. Northbound traffic on Telegraph will be reduced to two lanes near Marshall, which is just south of Cherry Hill. Northbound … [Read more...]
Arrests Made Related to Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
DEARBORN, Mich. — On Thursday, February 2nd, Dearborn Police arrested and arraigned Yaken Al-Ghathie, a 20 year-old Dearborn man, and Saber Al-Ghathie, a 17 year-old Detroit man, on charges of Second Degree Murder and Reckless Driving Causing Death in connection with the December 25, 2011 crash that resulted in the death of Eitedac Sufian Al-Gaithi and the … [Read more...]
ABBA Music – Ultimate Dance Party, Saturday, Feb. 11
DEARBORN, Michigan – Perfect for a Valentine’s date -- or a girl’s night out with friends: A rocking evening featuring the music of ABBA performed by Arrival From Sweden followed by the Ultimate Dance Party on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (The Center). Arrival’s performance of smash hit ABBA tunes in … [Read more...]
Montessori Students Win Top Honors in State Competition
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – Middle school students from Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) received top honors in the Michigan Regional Future City Competition sponsored by The Engineering Society of Detroit. The competition challenges 6th, 7th and 8th grades students to envision a city in the future in which they would like to live. The DHMC … [Read more...]