TRENTON, Michigan - Cynthia Kallgren of Trenton is running to represent Downriver, Dearborn and the area westward including Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor that composes the new 12th Congressional District. As a republican she first faces a primary opponent (Karen Jacobsen) on August 7 with the winner presumably facing Congressman John Dingell. Kallgren … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Vanguard Voices Celebrates With 20th Anniversary Concert
DEARBORN, Michigan - A concert celebrating two decades of choral music under the direction of G. Kevin Dewey will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. at Greenfield, Dearborn. Twenty years ago, Dewey formed two new groups that have enriched the musical … [Read more...]
Woronchak Sets Meeting to Discuss Ficano Resignation
DETROIT, MI - Wayne County Commissioner Chairman Gary Woronchak has scheduled a meeting next week to discuss a resolution calling for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano to resign from office. The resolution will be discussed at a meeting of the commission’s Committee of the Whole on Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m. in the county’s headquarters in the … [Read more...]
New Evidence Uncovered in 1991 Dearborn Murder Case
DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn Police Detectives are currently pursuing new leads in a 21-yr-old homicide. Gracielita Flores was the victim of a violent attack and homicide 21 years ago at a Dearborn community center in the city’s south end. Flores was an employee at the community center at the time of the murder and was killed on July 12th 1991 while … [Read more...]
ACCESS Women’s Clinic Will Address Domestic Violence
DEARBORN, MI - The 313 Project will be hosting a free Women's Empowerment clinic on Saturday, May 19 at the ACCESS Community Health Center in Dearborn from 11am to 3pm. The clinic will address domestic violence particularly within, but not limited to, communities of color. A hallmark of The 313 Project is connecting the legal community to underserved … [Read more...]
U.S. Attorney To Hold Townhall on Immigration Law
DEARBORN, Michigan - The United States Attorney's Office, in partnership with BRIDGES (“Building Respect in Diverse Communities to Enhance Sensitivity”) will host a Community Town Hall meeting to educate the public on the application of federal immigration laws, announced U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade. The Townhall meeting will be held at Dearborn City … [Read more...]
Dearborn Optimist Club Presents Public Safety Awards
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Optimist Club presented its 2012 Public Safety Awards during the club’s annual Respect for Law luncheon held May 9 at the Fairlane Club. Wayne County Commission Chairman Gary Woronchak presented award recipients with resolutions from the county and on behalf of state Rep. George Darany. Pictured from left are: Tom … [Read more...]
Woronchak Announces Campaign for County Commission
DEARBORN, Michigan - Gary Woronchak has announced he is a candidate for re-election to the Wayne County Commission. Woronchak, D-Dearborn, has served on the commission since 2005, and is currently the chairman of the commission, elected by his colleagues to that position last year. The former state legislator and newspaper editor is running in the 13th … [Read more...]
Golden CD Reveals Republican Religious Fantasies
If I wanted to join the Dearborn Latter-day Saint (Mormon) congregation and presented myself for membership confessing that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God and the Book of Mormon was another testament of Jesus Christ, would I be accepted as a Mormon? The website Mormon.org states, "If you have a desire to follow Christ’s teachings and obey His … [Read more...]
Dearborn Judges Celebrate Law Day With Local Students
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Judges of Dearborn’s 19th District Court recently joined local students to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Law Day – a time set aside each year to help Americans remember the importance of the rule of law. Chief Judge Richard Wygonik, Judge Mark Somers, and State Representative George T. Darany filling in for Judge William C. … [Read more...]
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