DEARBORN, Michigan — Dearborn Police are requesting the assistance of the community in locating a missing person. 23 year old Detroit resident, Dynasty Myles has been missing since approximately 10 PM on New Years Day 01/01/2013, where she was last seen near Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. Dynasty left her young child with her parents and her family … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Hate Crime Stats Deflate ‘Islamophobia’ Myth
A detailed analysis of FBI statistics covering ten full calendar years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks reveals that, on a per capita basis, American Muslims, contrary to spin, have been subjected to hate crimes less often than other prominent minorities. From 2002 to 2011, Muslims are estimated to have suffered hate crimes at a frequency of 6.0 incidents … [Read more...]
Dearborn Rotary Santa Delivers Best Christmas Present
DEARBORN, Michigan - For years, it has been a tradition for Brittany Garcia’s family, who are residents of Garden City, to drive through the holiday display at the Wayne County Lightfest; then stop for pictures with Santa Claus at the “Santa Snaps” workshop sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn. This holiday she decided what better place to deliver her … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Car Accident on Miller Road
DEARBORN, Michigan - January 10th, 2013 at approximately 6:05 pm a 33 year old male Dearborn pedestrian, who walked into the roadway on Miller Road, south of Alber St., was struck by a car driven by a 21 year old Ypsilanti woman who was driving a red Ford Windstar. The man was later pronounced dead at Oakwood Hospital. While an investigation is continuing, … [Read more...]
O’Reilly and Paletko – Tale of Two Cities Luncheon Jan.15
DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly and Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko will present “A Tale of Two Cities,” at the first Business Builder Event of the new year, Tuesday, January 15, 2013. The two mayors’ remarks will look back at 2012 and ahead to the economic forecast for 2013 as part of the luncheon, sponsored by Comcast Government … [Read more...]
Early School Start Time Causes More Student Failures
Guest Editorial By Fatima Shareef - It’s a Monday morning. It’s dark outside, and your head is throbbing, but you force your melted eyes open to start getting prepared for the day and think to yourself, “why do I have to attend school so early?” Last spring, the school administration offered to have our high school start time moved up, but at the expense … [Read more...]
‘Geometric Construction’ by sculptor Ray Katz is Dearborn’s Sculpture of Month in January
DEARBORN, Michigan – Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2012- 2013 Art in Public Places – Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor are … [Read more...]
Geometric Construction is Dearborn’s January Sculpture
DEARBORN, Michigan - Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community's 2012-2013 Art in Public Places - Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor are … [Read more...]
Deadline Nearing for Co-op CU Scholarship Applications
LIVONIA, Michigan – Co-op Services encourages credit union members who are graduating high school seniors in the class of 2013 to apply for its annual scholarship program. The scholarships, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each, honor seven of Co-op Services’ longtime leaders and volunteers. Since the scholarship program was initiated in 1995, Co-op Services … [Read more...]
Woronchak Re-elected Chair of Wayne County Commission
Wayne County, Michigan - New term goals include fixing county’s finances, restoring public confidence After being re-elected chairman of the Wayne County Commission for the 2013-14 term, Commissioner Gary Woronchak set two major goals: resolve the county’s long-running budget problems and restore the public’s confidence in county … [Read more...]