DEARBORN, MI – It is hard to imagine temperatures warm enough to enjoy playing in sprays and sprinkles of water, but in the summer, Dearborn children will find a new splashpad filled with fun aquatic features at Hemlock Park. More than just helping children to keep cool, the splashpad will inspire energetic play, with about two dozen features shooting, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Deadline Extended to March 1 to Submit Your ‘Animal Tales’
DEARBORN, MI. - Are you an animal lover? Got a great story about your pet, the outdoors or wildlife? As part of The Big Read celebration of Jack London’s “The Call of the Wild”, Dearborn Public Library is sending out a call for stories about animals, written by Dearborn residents. The deadline has been extended to March 1. This program is open to … [Read more...]
Police Apprehend Suspected Identity Fraudster (Felony)
DEARBORN, Michigan — On February 15, 2014 a Dearborn police officer stopped a vehicle on Town Center Drive for a traffic violation. The driver, who could not produce an operator’s license, identified herself verbally to the officer. The officer searched the name provided in the Law Enforcement Information Network and located a person matching the physical … [Read more...]
Phone Scammers Posing as Police Officers
DEARBORN, Michigan — The Dearborn Police Department has become aware of a scam involving suspects contacting victims by telephone claiming to be law enforcement or IRS agencies collecting debts. The scammer (swindler) will try to intimidate the victim by threatening to put the victim in jail if the money is not paid. The scammer will ask the victim to … [Read more...]
Polka & Paczki Fundraiser Will Benefit Dearborn Symphony
DEARBORN, MI - Friends of the Dearborn Symphony will kick-off Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras celebration, a Polkas and Paczki party on Friday, Feb. 28, from 6:30-11p.m. at the O’Kelley Banquet Hall in west Dearborn. Everyone is “Polish” when it comes to enjoying a Pacski - the famous jelly doughnut! It promises to be a fun night enjoying a Polish … [Read more...]
Dearborn Residents Can Order Trees Through City Program
DEARBORN, MI. – For a limited time, Dearborn residents can order affordable trees that will be planted on the easement in front of their homes. The City of Dearborn encourages the planting of trees as a way to keep neighborhoods attractive, reduce energy consumption and support a healthier environment. The annual spring tree planting program is open to … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Looking for Suspect in Stabbing Incident
Dearborn, MI — On Sunday February 16, 2014 at approximately 2:15am Dearborn Police responded to the parking area north of Michigan between Neckel and Schaefer on a report of a man down. On scene the officers found a 24 year old Southfield resident bleeding heavily from multiple stab wounds. The man was transported to a local hospital where he is currently … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Attend State of the City Address Feb. 26
DEARBORN, Michigan – The public is invited to attend Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr.’s State of the City Address at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at City Hall, 13615 Michigan Ave. Mayor O’Reilly will review the City of Dearborn’s challenges and accomplishments in 2013 and present initiatives for 2014 and beyond. Light refreshments will follow. The evening … [Read more...]
$10,000 Raised as Dearborn Talent Brought Stage Alive
DEARBORN, MI – In the 12 years since Dearborn’s Ford Community and Performing Arts Center opened, more than 900,000 guests, performers and visitors have passed through the Michael A. Guido Theater doors. But it was 400 very special guests who, on February 1, braved the elements during one of the coldest, snowiest winters on record to attend the first-ever … [Read more...]
Residents Advised to Clear Snow From Storm Drains
DEARBORN, MI - Residents are advised to clear snow and ice away from the opening for storm drains or catch basins in the streets near their homes in anticipation of rain and warmer temperatures predicted for Thursday, Feb. 20. Clearing the area around the drain openings will mean rainwater and piles of melting snow will be better able to flow into the … [Read more...]