DEARBORN, Michigan — Elections 2014: Money and politics are a couple of the hot issues swirling around with upcoming elections in November. How money affects politics and where the money goes. Who benefits from the money and who is doing the funding are questions that will be discussed at the September 23rd meeting. In that regard, the League of Women … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Dearborn’s Firemen Remember Courageous First Responders
LANSING, Michigan - The Michigan House of Representatives held a special ceremony to commemorate the 13th anniversary of September 11, 2001 and to recognize Michigan’s first responders who courageously serve our communities. The ceremony was also held in remembrance of the first responders and the many others who lost their lives that day. Representative … [Read more...]
Cherry Hill Church Accepting Donations for Rummage Sale
DEARBORN, Michigan - Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church is accepting donations for its bi-annual rummage sale scheduled to be held October 17, 18. The church is located at 24110 Cherry Hill, at the northwest intersection with Telegraph Road in Dearborn. Among the donations requested are clothing, jewelry, furniture, housewares, linens, sports equipment, … [Read more...]
Art Connects Dearborn – Bus Tour set for September 21
DEARBORN, Michigan — Twenty-two pieces of public art currently are on display in various outdoor locations. They include 12 reproductions from the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) Inside/Out program, on display through October, and 10 sculptures from the Midwest Sculpture Initiative that are on exhibit until April 2015. An “Indian Summer” bus tour, … [Read more...]
Suspect Majid Abdofara Arrested For Larceny in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan -- On September 5th, Majid Amin Abdofara, a 20 year-old Dearborn resident, was arraigned on Larceny Charges in before 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers after being arrested on September 4th at 12:56am in the area of Jonathan and Haggerty. Dearborn police responded after several alert neighbors reported seeing Abdofara steal two center … [Read more...]
9th Annual Website Design Competition for Girls Announced
DETROIT, Michigan -- The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is excited to announce its 9th annual MCWT Website Design Competition for high school girls in Michigan! High school girls in Michigan are challenged to create a website addressing this year’s theme, "Repurposing: The ultimate in creativity and recycling." It is open ended enough … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery
DEARBORN, Michigan — On September 4, 2014 at approximately 1:20pm the Dearborn Police responded to the 13000 block of Michigan Avenue on a report of an armed robbery at a business. On scene the officers spoke to the victim who stated while working at her desk a black male suspect entered the business through the rear alley way door. The suspect was armed … [Read more...]
Scotty McCreery Concert in Dearborn, Saturday, Sept. 13th
DEARBORN, Michigan -- Scotty McCreery, winner of “American Idol” Season 10 and rising country star, will perform Saturday, September 13, at the Michael A. Guido Theater inside the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. McCreery shot to stardom within months of taking top honors on “American Idol” when his first album, “Clear as Day,” … [Read more...]
Gov. Snyder Appoints Mayor O’Reilly to Special Council
LANSING, Michigan – Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday appointed Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. and four others to the Local Community Stabilization Authority Council. The five-member council is the governing body of the Local Community Stabilization Authority. The new authority replaces the existing METRO Authority, which has been responsible for … [Read more...]
New Hike and Bike Trail Opens at Camp Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan – Bicyclists, hikers, and joggers now can easily connect with the broader Oakland County Regional Trail System with the opening of the universally accessible Camp Dearborn Non-Motorized Trail in Milford on Aug. 27. Kayakers and people who fish should also be happy because the non-motorized trail includes a combination … [Read more...]