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Famous Architectural Icons are Re-Created Using LEGO

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DEARBORN, Michigan –  Thirteen of the world’s most famous architectural icons are making their way brick-by- LEGO® brick to The Henry Ford as part of the new exhibition LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition running November 3 through February 24, 2013. Developed by the National Building Museum in Washington D.C., this exhibition features large scale models … [Read more...]

What Would George Washington Carver Say About Coal?

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Back in 2008, candidate Barack Obama said his administration would bankrupt any attempt to build new coal-fueled plants, and now his EPA is taking a strong step toward doing just that. The carbon dioxide standards they’re setting are both environmentally unnecessary and financially impossible. No wonder Michael Brune of the Sierra Club hails it as helping … [Read more...]

Ella Gets a New Thumb

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Ella Ballheim, a four year old girl from Dearborn, is happy about her new thumb.  Ella was born with a limb deformity. “She would look at my hand or her dad's hand and say "Why I not have a tumm?" All it took was one picture of two-year-old Ella, for David and Deanna Ballheim of Dearborn to fall in love with her. The couple, who were … [Read more...]

Randy Frank Inducted Into Engineering Academy

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ROLLA, MO - Randy Frank, a graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology, was inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers at a dinner and induction ceremony held on campus in October. The academy recognizes outstanding alumni for their professional achievement and success, and provides organized assistance to … [Read more...]

Jane Wilson Says Vote ‘No’ on Proposal 2

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Letter to the editor — Proposal 2 represents an attempt by government union bosses to destroy the Michigan Constitution, hold employers and legislators hostage, and change and repeal as many as 170 of Michigan’s laws. Michigan’s attorney general is warning that it would eliminate the law requiring safety rules for school bus drivers and could prohibit … [Read more...]

The Dearborn Education Foundation Annual Golf Outing – A Big Success.

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Funding Opportunities & Resources in Education hit its mark again this year.  F.O.R.E. Dearborn, a signature community event Co-Chaired by Dearborn’s Mayor O’Reilly and the Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools Brian Whiston, is fast becoming the City of Dearborn’s strongest fundraiser for the school district. (see FORE Dearborn … [Read more...]

FORE – Funding Opportunities and Resources in Education

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Funding Opportunities & Resources in Education hit its mark again this year.  F.O.R.E. Dearborn, a signature community event Co-Chaired by Dearborn’s Mayor O’Reilly and the Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools Brian Whiston, is fast becoming the City of Dearborn’s strongest fundraiser for the school district. F.O.R.E. … [Read more...]

Scam Artist Dealing Fake Tiger Tickets in Dearborn

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DEARBORN, Michigan — As with any major sporting event, criminal elements will attempt to capitalize on the upcoming World Series games. Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad would like to remind citizens to use caution when purchasing tickets and memorabilia from private parties, and to report any fraudulent activity to the their local police … [Read more...]

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