DEARBORN, MI - State Rep. George Darany (left), D-Dearborn, and Wayne County Commissioner Gary Woronchak, D-Dearborn, surprised Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston (center) at the Jan. 13 Board of Education meeting with presentations in recognition of Whiston recently being named Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
100 Year Old Resident Enjoys Her Retirement in Dearborn
DEARBORN, MI - Eighteen years ago when Margaret “Peggy” Belloff announced to her daughters that she was moving to Oakwood Common in Dearborn, they were taken by surprise. They didn’t realize that she had enlisted friends to help her find the Dearborn retirement community and had requested to be put on the waiting list. When the call came through that an … [Read more...]
Howling Fun! Feb. 1 is Deadline for 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 is Feb. 1. This program is open to all ages. Your work may … [Read more...]
Remembering 1963: Orville Hubbard and M.L. King
LETTERS - During the summer of 1963, I was working for a landscaping firm which put in new or replacement lawns, for homes and businesses. I had a friend, who also worked with me and we were invited to a Labor Day Weekend Party at Joyce Symons house on Hanfor Street in Allen Park, Michigan. Joyce Symons was a State Representative for this voting district … [Read more...]
Dearborn Art Groups Collaborate on Saturday Night Alive
DEARBORN, Michigan – Tickets are available now for Saturday Night Alive, an exciting evening of entertainment, and Artistic Expressions - a “classy” art raffle, fabulous food, music and dancing on Saturday, February 1 to benefit the Michael A. Guido Theater located in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The impressive lineup of … [Read more...]
Salina Elementary Principal Honored at Annual Conference
DEARBORN, MI - Susan Stanley, Principal at Salina Elementary, was named the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal Association (MEMSPA) Region One Principal of the Year. There are fourteen regions throughout the state with Region One including all of Wayne County. The honor was awarded to Stanley at the organization’s annual Leadership Awards … [Read more...]
Fifth Annual Tertzag Tribute Dinner to be held Feb. 27th
DEARBORN, MI - The friends and family of the Honorable Kaye Tertzag will host the Fifth Annual Tertzag Tribute Dinner on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Judge Tertzag passed away on February 4, 2009, having established a great legacy of integrity and service to the State of Michigan, as well as a great example of love and devotion to his family and legion of … [Read more...]
Invitation for Free Tickets to the Tigers Winter Caravan
DEARBORN, MI – Dearborn children are invited to pick up free tickets, beginning today, to attend the Tigers Kids Rally at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Jan. 23, as part of the 2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan. Free tickets can be picked up, while supplies last, at the Box Office at The Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Box office … [Read more...]
Darany Releases Constituent Hours Schedule for 2014
DEARBORN, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) will once again be holding informal gatherings once a month as part of his commitment to work with the residents of Dearborn to best address their thoughts and concerns regarding state government. As always, those who are unable to attend the Friday constituent hours are welcome to … [Read more...]
Winter Market Begins Jan. 19 at Ford Community Center
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Farmer’s and Artisan Market is continuing its temporary transformation into a Winter Market 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Visiting the Market is a good way to beat cabin fever and the winter blahs. Admission and parking are free at The Center. The City of … [Read more...]