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HYPE and HS Football Teams Give Away Turkeys and Feed 1,000 Families

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DEARBORN, Michigan - On Tuesday November 25, 2014 the HYPE Athletics Community will be hosting its 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway presented by Fast Splash Car Wash, which plans to feed 1,000 Metro Detroit families. The event will be hosted from 9:30am – 2:00pm at the HYPE Athletics Recreation Center located at 23302 West Warren Avenue in Dearborn … [Read more...]

Unusual Combination of Backgrounds Helps Observer of Oakwood Common

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DEARBORN, Michigan – When Reverend Dr. Richard Bleivik recently described Oakwood Common as a “community of care,” he shared that he especially noticed things because he was trained to observe and to analyze. As pastor of The First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, Rev. Bleivik has visited church members in this Dearborn retirement community for nearly … [Read more...]

Flood Damage FEMA Registration Deadline Extended to December 14

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DEARBORN, Michigan -  Flood victims have more time to file for federal assistance. The new deadline is December 14.  Homeowners, renters and businesses have more time to file for federal assistance now that the application deadline has been extended. The deadline to apply for grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and for low-interest … [Read more...]

Country Music Star Trace Adkins Brings Christmas Show to Dearborn Nov. 30

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 DEARBORN, Michigan —Trace Adkins, Grammy-nominated country music star, is bringing his Christmas Show to Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center November 30 for an 8 p.m. performance. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins and his trademark baritone voice have compiled an impressive list of chart-topping hits and sold more than 10 million … [Read more...]

Friends of the Library Dearborn to Explore “The Orphan Train” on Dec. 2

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DEARBORN, Michigan – The Friends of the Library Dearborn will host a free program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library exploring the placement of 12,500 orphans from the East Coast in Michigan from 1854 to 1927. "The Orphan Train in Michigan" is presented by Al Eicher, research historian and television producer. His lecture … [Read more...]

Dearborn Named Five-Star Community for Economic Development by UM-Dbn

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DEARBORN, Michigan – For the fourth year in a row, Dearborn has achieved a prestigious rating recognizing its ability to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research. Dearborn was one of just 16 communities across the … [Read more...]

Inter-Service Club Council of Dearborn Honors Optimist Barry Hawthorne and Seven Other Outstanding Volunteers

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DEARBORN, Michigan – The Inter-Service Club Council of Dearborn recently honored members of their individual organizations who represent exemplary commitment to their group and the community. Of those eight outstanding members who volunteer so much time and effort, Barry Hawthorne, a member of the Dearborn Optimist Club, was chosen as the 2014 Service … [Read more...]

Old Dearborn City Hall – Garage Sale – Nov. 15, 2014

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DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is hosting a sale to dispose of surplus office chairs, desks, tables, filing cabinets and other furniture and equipment on Saturday, November 15 at the closed City Hall building, 13615 Michigan Avenue. You might find some great bargains on office furniture at the Saturday, November 15 Community Garage Sale at the … [Read more...]

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