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The Wall That Heals Comes to Dearborn

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Jan Scruggs, decorated veteran and the driving force behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals, at 10 a.m. on October 25 on the grounds of Ford Motor Company World Headquarters. Founder of the Vietnam War Memorial to speak at the opening … [Read more...]

Co-op Credit Union Hosting Free Identity Theft Seminar

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LIVONIA, Michigan  - According to the Federal Trade Commission, personal identity theft remains the top complaint.  Breaches of secure information have occurred in nearly every sector of the business community as well as in education, healthcare, banking and even the government, impacting millions of people each year. During National Protect Your Identity … [Read more...]

Glass Academy Hosting 4th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest

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DEARBORN, Michigan  – A full bounty of glass pumpkins are ready for picking during the Glass Academy’s 4th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show and Sale October 20 and 21 from 10am-6pm. Mesmerizing glassblowing demonstrations take place both days from 10-5pm, allowing customers to commission one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins suited to their décor and personal … [Read more...]

90 Year Old Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Car Accident

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DEARBORN, Michigan - On Oct 12th, 2012 at approximately 5:45 am a 90 year old female Dearborn pedestrian, who walked into the roadway on Hubbard Drive near Fairlane Woods Drive, was struck by a car driven by a 72 year old Detroit man who was driving a gray Dodge Neon. The woman was later pronounced dead at Oakwood Hospital. The Dearborn Police … [Read more...]

Severstal Donates Playscape to Dearborn’s Morningside Park

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Children who play at Dearborn’s Morningside Park are enjoying a new playscape thanks to employees of Dearborn-based Severstal North America who pitched in with their employer and collaborated with the non-profit Dearborn Community Fund to purchase new playground equipment. The $15,000 donation to purchase the playscape, complete … [Read more...]

Dearborn Animal Shelter Hosts Adopt-A-Thon Saturday

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Record high numbers of animals coming through the Shelter’s doors inspired the  organization to host another outdoor, tented event. The festivities will be located in the parking lot in front of the new Dearborn Goodwill store at the corner of Michigan avenue and Military. The “Fall in Love” Adopt-A-Thon takes place this Saturday, … [Read more...]

County Sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Day Oct. 13

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn residents are invited to participate in a free Household Hazardous Waste Day event 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Southland Shopping Center, Eureka Road and Pardee, in Taylor. The event is sponsored by Wayne County. Proof of residency could be requested. Enter off of Pardee near the Target store. This is an … [Read more...]

Hotel California at the Ford Performing Arts Center Oct. 12

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DEARBORN, Michigan — “Hotel California” will perform the ultimate Eagles tribute October 12 in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, beginning at 8 p.m. In the 1970s, the Eagles was one of the most successful rock bands on the contemporary scene. The group produced a string of hits that earned them five top … [Read more...]

Police Are Ready for Dr. Terry Jones Visit to Edsel Ford H.S.

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DEARBORN, Michigan — City of Dearborn news release:  "In response to several inquiries from concerned parents, community leaders and the media, Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad wants to reassure the community that his department is fully prepared to facilitate the peaceful and safe visit of Terry Jones to the Dearborn area while providing seamless public … [Read more...]

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