DEARBORN, MI – When it comes to Dearborn’s pools, residents feel there are too many questions and not enough answers. Save Our Small Pools (SOP) will not turn over a majority of the petitions needed until Dearborn residents get those answers. The petitions include signatures from every proposed Special Assessment District (SAD) in Dearborn and would be the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
Day Out With Thomas Tour Pulls Into Greenfield Village
DEARBORN, Michigan — Help Thomas the Tank Engine™ find the clues and solve the mystery! Our favorite No. 1 engine just rolled into Greenfield Village for the Day Out with Thomas™: Mystery On The Rails Tour 2012. All little engineers and their families are invited to take a ride on Thomas and participate in fun Thomas-themed activities. The events, which … [Read more...]
City of Dearborn’s Budget Hearing Set for May 14
DEARBORN, Michigan – The City Council is reviewing Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr.’s proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget and has set 6 p.m. Monday, May 14 as the date for the public hearing. It will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 13615 Michigan Ave. The budget adoption meeting, also open to the public, is scheduled to be 6 p.m. Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Human Rights Conference at Hyatt Sparks Controversy
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn area will be hosting two conferences on Sunday, April 29 that deal with the controversial topics of "Honor Killing in Islam" and "Islamophobia". It's been about one year since Jessica Mokdad was murdered. She was just 20 years old. Organizers for the Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference (to be held at the Hyatt Sunday … [Read more...]
Dearborn Animal Shelter Aims for Lucky Seventh Mutt Strut
DEARBORN, Michigan - The annual Mutt Strut & Pet Expo hosted by the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter (Friends) perennially garners the largest gathering of pet fans in the area, but in year number seven, the Friends pledge that it will be the “luckiest” ever. According to Friends’ Development Director Kelle Sisung, “On Saturday, May 12, more than … [Read more...]
Police from Netherlands Study Dearborn Policing Model
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Police Department hosted the FIANNA GROUP on April 16, 2012. FIANNA is a network of senior police chiefs, who are working at a strategic level in the Netherlands. The focus of the group is to gain valuable insight on best practices and innovative concepts on Community Policing. The Dearborn Police Department has been … [Read more...]
Environmental Law Students Receive Summer Internships
DETROIT, Michigan — Three Wayne State University Law School students in the Transnational Environmental Law Clinic have received highly coveted internships this summer, giving them the opportunity to use the experience they’ve obtained in the classroom and the clinic. Robert Johns will be working with the Michigan Attorney General's Environment, Natural … [Read more...]
State Rep. Bob Constan Aims for Wayne County Commission
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan - State Representative Bob Constan announced his candidacy yesterday for the open 8th District seat on the Wayne County Commission, citing his vision for what he sees as the vital role of the Commission in Wayne County Government. “Our next Wayne County Commissioner must bring a new approach to the office,” Constan said. “The … [Read more...]
Quilt Show April 27-28 at Dearborn Historical Museum
DEARBORN, Michigan – Members of the General Henry Dearborn Quilting Society are presenting their work along with exquisite historical pieces from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27 from and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. The exhibits are at the Commandant’s Quarters, 21950 Michigan Avenue, and the McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady. The … [Read more...]
Daughter Describes Dad’s Journey from Skilled Nursing to Independent Living
DEARBORN, Michigan - This past December, Virginia resident Mary Malzahn made a trip back to her home state of Michigan to visit family over the holidays and tour retirement communities with her dad — not expecting that he would be making a move so quickly. (See Dad's Journey part 1.) … [Read more...]
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