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Korte’s Collision Helps Australian Couple Continue Journey

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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – A trip across North America, that was four years in the planning, came to an abrupt stop in Detroit for Gaby and Jackson Richards, an adventurous couple from Australia.  Driving a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, shipped from their home in Brisbane, Queensland to the U.S. for the anticipated year-long journey, the Richards’ vehicle was … [Read more...]

Meet the Candidates – Monday Evening – February 4th

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Colette Richards and Michael D. Albano, who are both running for Dearborn City Council,   announced an informal "meet and greet" to be held at Park Place on Monday, February 4,  2013 from 5:00 to 6:30pm Meet the first two candidates who pulled petitions for Dearborn City Council who will be available to talk to residents and … [Read more...]

Oakwood Common to Host Book Signing – January 31st.

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Oakwood Common invites the public to attend to a book signing of the Best Dearborn Stories: Voices from Henry Ford’s Hometown - Volume II.  The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 in the Rotunda Room of the Oakwood Common campus, located at 16351 Rotunda Drive in Dearborn. On hand for the book signing will … [Read more...]

Presidential Proclamation – Religious Freedom Day

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WASHINGTON, DC  -- RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DAY, January 16, 2013 A PROCLAMATION - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Foremost among the rights Americans hold sacred is the freedom to worship as we choose. Today, we celebrate one of our Nation's first laws to protect that right -- the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Written by Thomas … [Read more...]

Brian J. Whiston Salutes the Dearborn School Board

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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...]

Colette Richards Announces Bid for Dearborn City Council

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DEARBORN, Michigan -  It is no surprise to friends, neighbors and colleagues of Colette Richards that she was the first to request petitions to run for Dearborn City Council in this year’s city elections. An active community volunteer, special education advocate and political activist, Richards does not shy away from making commitments to projects and … [Read more...]

Reward Offered for Missing Person – Dynasty Myles

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DEARBORN, Michigan — Dearborn Police are requesting the assistance of the community in locating a missing person. 23 year old Detroit resident, Dynasty Myles has been missing since approximately 10 PM on New Years Day 01/01/2013, where she was last seen near Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. Dynasty left her young child with her parents and her family … [Read more...]

Dearborn Rotary Santa Delivers Best Christmas Present

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DEARBORN, Michigan -  For years, it has been a tradition for Brittany Garcia’s family, who are residents of Garden City, to drive through the holiday display at the Wayne County Lightfest; then stop for pictures with Santa Claus at the “Santa Snaps” workshop sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn. This holiday she decided what better place to deliver her … [Read more...]

Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Car Accident on Miller Road

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DEARBORN, Michigan - January 10th, 2013 at approximately 6:05 pm a 33 year old male Dearborn pedestrian, who walked into the roadway on Miller Road, south of Alber St., was struck by a car driven by a 21 year old Ypsilanti woman who was driving a red Ford Windstar. The man was later pronounced dead at Oakwood Hospital. While an investigation is continuing, … [Read more...]

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