DEARBORN, Michigan – Thirty six children, ages 12 and under, caught 49 fish during the Fishing Derby at Dearborn’s annual Homecoming festival. The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn and with fishing supplies provided by Eppinger Manufacturing Co. of Dearborn. This was the eighth year that the Rotary Club has organized and sponsored … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Darany Stands Up for Special Education in Michigan
LANSING, MI – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) joined the Michigan Alliance for Special Education at a rally on the state capitol steps on August 29. The rally was held to encourage more transparency and accountability when developing and implementing special education policy in Michigan. Representative Darany was also joined at the rally … [Read more...]
Woronchak Helps Push Back County Tax Increase
WAYNE COUNTY, Michigan - Efforts by Wayne County Commission Chairman Gary Woronchak were instrumental in preventing a county tax increase proposal from getting on the November ballot. Commissioners at their Aug. 28 meeting considered asking voters to approve a new property tax of just under one mill to raise $39 million to go toward the operations of … [Read more...]
Rotary Club Seeks Golfers & Sponsors for Annual Golf Outing
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Rotary Club is seeking golfers and sponsors for the seventh annual Hugh Archer Golf Outing and Banquet at Dearborn Hills Golf Course on Thursday, September 13, 2012. The outing helps to raise funds for the Hugh Archer Memorial Scholarship, named in memory of the longtime Rotarian and Dearborn resident who passed away in 2005 at … [Read more...]
Apache Pilot Laura Tanski Breaks Bonds of Earth
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. - Although Chief Warrant Officer 2 Laura Tanski only officially slipped the bonds of earth as an Army aviator two years ago, the young woman from Michigan has been living in the clouds for most of her life. “For as long as I can remember, my room was filled with airplanes and helicopters,” Tanski, a pilot with the 1st Infantry … [Read more...]
Dearborn Animal Shelter Hosting Adopt-A-Thon Saturday
DEARBORN, Michigan - This summer continues to post record intake of animals in the Shelter and homes are needed for the many hopeful pets in their care. To help encourage prospective pet owners to consider adopting, Westborn Mall offered to be the host venue for the “There’s No Place Like Home” Adopt-A-Thon, taking place this Saturday, August 25th from … [Read more...]
Dearborn’s Seashore Pool Remembered in Rare Photos – 70th Anniversary Celebration
DEARBORN, Michigan – Mayor John B O’Reilly, Jr. invites Dearborn residents to join him at Levagood Park on Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the outdoor pool. The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department event includes free swimming till dusk, complimentary hot dogs and cake plus a “Funk and Dunk Concert” by the Bomb Squad. … [Read more...]
70th Anniversary Celebration for Dearborn’s Seashore Pool
DEARBORN, Michigan – Mayor John B O’Reilly, Jr. invites Dearborn residents to join him at Levagood Park on Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the outdoor pool. The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department event includes free swimming till dusk, complimentary hot dogs and cake plus a “Funk and Dunk Concert” by the Bomb … [Read more...]
Dearborn Offers Plenty of Free Concerts in August
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department has rescheduled the next Music Under the Stars Concert to Thursday, Aug. 23 due to expected weather conditions and other considerations. The concert had been scheduled for today (Thursday, August 9). The rescheduled date will still include a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Invites Public to Wednesday Barbecues
DEARBORN, Michigan - For those who enjoy good barbecue at a great price, Oakwood Common invites the public to join residents for its community barbecue held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday on its Bistro patio. Oakwood Common is located at 16351 Rotunda Drive in Dearborn. “We have a fantastic grill master who prepares a delicious selection of … [Read more...]