Letters to the Editor: The "City of Dearborn, MI" Should Change It's Name to "Henry Ford, MI" Your gentle town "Dearborn" is misnamed. I propose that the city be re-named "Henry Ford, MI" as recognition of the contributions of Henry Ford to the nation and in particular to our city. Instead, we have our city named after someone who never heard of it let … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
WW-II Vet Awarded High School Diploma 70 Years Later
DEARBORN, Michigan - When Manley Cox left Dearborn in September 1943 to join the U.S. Marines Corps and serve in World War II, he had just one regret, the 17-year-old would not be able to complete his senior year at Dearborn High School. This week, after more than 70 years, Cox fulfilled his dream of graduating from high school. During a special ceremony … [Read more...]
Dearborn City Hall Services and Departments Moving Today
DEARBORN, Michigan – Residents and other customers needing to do business at Dearborn City Hall are reminded that those services and departments are moving to the Dearborn Administrative Center on Friday, Sept. 19. Services and departments currently at Dearborn’s City Hall will be temporarily disrupted from noon on Friday, Sept. 19 until the Dearborn … [Read more...]
Edsel Ford Football Dedicates New Field House Friday Night
DEARBORN, Michigan - The public is invited to attend the Edsel Ford vs. Crestwood high school football game Friday night and enjoy the new field house and concession area. Edsel Ford High School will celebrate the annual Military Appreciation night along with dedicating the new field house on on September 19. Students, athletes, and visitors attending … [Read more...]
AHRC Condemns Brutal ISIS Beheading of David Haines
DEARBORN, Michigan - A statement issued today said: "The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) strongly condemns the brutal killing of David Haines, the British aid worker who was held hostage since March 2013 by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. The group is also known as ISIS and ISIL. According to media reports, Haines was beheaded on September 14, … [Read more...]
Dearborn Library New Website and Latest Online Resources
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Public Library has launched a new website and added new online resources to promote greater customer service in the digital age. The website includes expanded online features and ease of navigation. The public events calendar has been integrated with the new design, is color-coded according to the intended audience, and … [Read more...]
Dearborn Library to Host Robin Williams Film Fest Oct. 4th
DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn Public Library pays tribute to the late Robin Williams with a free, family-friendly film fest of three of Williams’ most popular movies on Saturday, October 4 at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Specially-selected by library staff for their laughter-inducing, endearing qualities, the films showcase Williams’ versatility and … [Read more...]
Jumana Judeh Honored as a Valuation Expert in India
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan — Jumana Judeh of Dearborn Heights was recently inducted as an Honorary Member of the Practicing Valuers Association of India (PVAI) due to her expertise on valuation methodologies and challenges. Such an honor has only been extended three other times since the organization’s inception in 1999. Judeh, who holds the … [Read more...]
Senior Care Solutions Helps Family Navigate Care for Mom
DEARBORN, Michigan — After Grosse Ile resident Sue Wright, 81, was hospitalized over the Christmas holidays last year, her children realized that mom could no longer manage alone at home. Fortunately for Wright, her daughter-in-law Karen Wright was familiar with a readily available resource to help navigate care—Senior Care Solutions (SCS) by … [Read more...]
AAUW 63rd Annual Used Book Sale to be held Sept. 18-24
DEARBORN, Michigan - The American Association of University Women will hold their 63rd annual Used Book Sale on September 18th-24th. Thousands of used books, DVD’s and other media related items will be on sale at the Dearborn Ice Skating Arena. With the effort of volunteers throughout the year, books are sorted and organized into categories to make locating … [Read more...]