DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan - Sokol Detroit presents their annual Czech/Slovak Dinner party on Sunday November 2, 2014. The theme “ CHRISTMAS MEMORIES” or VANOCHI VZPOMINKY will be held at the Sokol Cultural Center, 23600 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Heights, MI. Admission is just $8 per person. Enjoy a festive holiday celebration from 12 noon- 7pm with family … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Derek Hughes Named 2014 Volunteer of the Year
DEARBORN, Michigan – Volunteering is a family tradition for Derek Hughes. His mother volunteered for 18 years at Hutzel Hospital, helping in the gift shop and the maternity ward. His dad volunteered for five years, recording for the blind at the Detroit Institute of Arts. So, it probably came as no surprise to people who know him that Hughes was recognized … [Read more...]
City: Keep Parked Cars Off Road on Public Service Days
DEARBORN, Michigan – Public Service Days are still in effect in Dearborn and drivers are reminded to keep parked vehicles off residential streets from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Police will issue tickets to vehicles parked on the street 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Public Service Day rules apply until 4 p.m., even if trash, recycling and yard waste trucks have already … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Takes Stance on “Cloud 9” Synthetic Drug
DEARBORN, Michigan – On September 24, 2014 the Wayne County Department of Public Health issued an Emergency Order declaring “Cloud 9” and similar products illegal and an imminent danger to residents. The synthetic drug “Cloud 9” is a clear liquid that can be put into a drink, smoked using an e-cigarette, hookah or smoked with marijuana. It is packaged in … [Read more...]
AHRC Calls for Immediate Protection of Kurds in Kobani
DEARBORN, Michigan - In a press release yesterday, the American Human rights Council (AHRC) called upon the United Nations and the international community to extend immediate protection for the Syrian Kurds in the city of Kobani in north Syria. Kobani has been under the Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, siege for over three weeks. According to media … [Read more...]
Kidnapping and Child Pornography Penalties Tightened
LANSING, Michigan – Legislation sponsored by state Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) was passed by the Michigan House and Senate today and will now be sent to the governor’s office to be signed into law. House Bill 4021 will expand the list of intent elements for kidnapping to include knowingly restraining a minor for the purpose of sexual … [Read more...]
Dearborn Kicks Off Annual United Way Fundraising Drive
DEARBORN, Michigan – City of Dearborn employees have a long tradition of contributing to United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and the kickoff to the annual fundraising campaign took place on Oct. 7 in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library. During the traditional torch lighting ceremony, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. was assisted by Alaa Salame, a … [Read more...]
Henry Ford, MI? – Automotive Tourist Capital of the World
Dear Editor, Apple Corporation today would not be the giant it is without the vision of one man, Steve Jobs. He saw that putting the power of computing into the hands of everyone would be a benefit beyond measure. He was right, it brought a massive increase in productivity and power to the people of this country and to the businesses that incorporated … [Read more...]
Adventure Seeking Detroit Educator Returns to Michigan
DEARBORN, Michigan - When Detroit educator Romaine Redd and her husband Dion Redd, a proud graduate of the University of Michigan Dearborn and former Wayne County sheriff, retired to Florida in 1997, it was always the couple’s intention to return to Detroit. Sadly, Dion Redd passed away in 2005. Romaine Redd kept the promise to move back to Michigan this … [Read more...]
Dearborn Public Schools Discussing Millage Renewal
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Public Schools invites all community members to attend a special informational meeting on either Wednesday, October 15 or Monday, October 20. The meetings to provide information about the Hold Harmless Millage RENEWAL on the ballot of the upcoming November election will start at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Board Room … [Read more...]