EDITORIAL - Soon after Governor Snyder’s 2016-17 budget was introduced, many of my constituents contacted my office to express their concerns about contentious boilerplate language in section 298, and to discuss the many negative consequences that would arise as a result. Thankfully, we no longer have to worry about Boilerplate 298, as the language has since … [Read more...]
Christopher Paulsen: Embrace Our Past to Face the Future
GUEST EDITORIAL - I have lived in Dearborn for the majority of my life. As a fourth generation Dearborn resident, my family has seen the highs and lows in Dearborn's history. Unfortunately, we as residents are experiencing a low not felt since the Great Depression. Dearborn is a shadow of it's former self. We must look back to see it's greatness. Until … [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...]
Should City of Dearborn Change It’s Name to Henry Ford?
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...]
Ford Fusion Suffers Power Loss – Texas Driver Complains
FORT WORTH, Texas - I own a 2013 Ford Fusion, I have had a very serious mechanical malfunction over the past 3 weeks. The vehicle will completely shut down while operating the vehicle causing the steering wheel to lock, brakes not to work, emergency brake not work and finally the air bags do not deploy. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership where … [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...]
Letter: Dearborn Prosecutor Debiasi Makes Resident Sick
Letter to the editor - I want to share some things with you in the hopes that no one ever has to endure what my husband endured at the hands of one of Dearborn's prosecutors, William Debiasi. I previously sent a complete account of everything that took place prior to my husband being charged; that letter is in his case file. However, to sum it all up, my … [Read more...]
Brian J. Whiston Salutes the Dearborn School Board
Dear Editor: January is School Board Recognition Month—a time to salute the hard work and dedication of our school board members. It’s an exciting and challenging time in public education and the theme, “School Boards Lead Strong,” reflects our board members’ commitment to leadership and accountability assuring that ALL students succeed. School … [Read more...]
Early School Start Time Causes More Student Failures
Guest Editorial By Fatima Shareef - It’s a Monday morning. It’s dark outside, and your head is throbbing, but you force your melted eyes open to start getting prepared for the day and think to yourself, “why do I have to attend school so early?” Last spring, the school administration offered to have our high school start time moved up, but at the expense … [Read more...]
Steven Hernandez Explains Support for Proposal 4
Proposal 4, the Keep Home Care a Safe Choice proposal, will be on the ballot today. It will restore the registry that has helped improve home care for seniors and people with disabilities by offering access to pre-screened workers and trainings for consumers and providers. Here’s what Proposal 4 will do: Establish the Michigan Quality Home Care … [Read more...]