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Jane Wilson Says Vote ‘No’ on Proposal 2

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Letter to the editor — Proposal 2 represents an attempt by government union bosses to destroy the Michigan Constitution, hold employers and legislators hostage, and change and repeal as many as 170 of Michigan’s laws. Michigan’s attorney general is warning that it would eliminate the law requiring safety rules for school bus drivers and could prohibit … [Read more...]

FORE – Funding Opportunities and Resources in Education

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Funding Opportunities & Resources in Education hit its mark again this year.  F.O.R.E. Dearborn, a signature community event Co-Chaired by Dearborn’s Mayor O’Reilly and the Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools Brian Whiston, is fast becoming the City of Dearborn’s strongest fundraiser for the school district. F.O.R.E. … [Read more...]

Scam Artist Dealing Fake Tiger Tickets in Dearborn

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DEARBORN, Michigan — As with any major sporting event, criminal elements will attempt to capitalize on the upcoming World Series games. Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad would like to remind citizens to use caution when purchasing tickets and memorabilia from private parties, and to report any fraudulent activity to the their local police … [Read more...]

The Wall That Heals Comes to Dearborn

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Jan Scruggs, decorated veteran and the driving force behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals, at 10 a.m. on October 25 on the grounds of Ford Motor Company World Headquarters. Founder of the Vietnam War Memorial to speak at the opening … [Read more...]

Glass Academy Hosting 4th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest

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DEARBORN, Michigan  – A full bounty of glass pumpkins are ready for picking during the Glass Academy’s 4th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show and Sale October 20 and 21 from 10am-6pm. Mesmerizing glassblowing demonstrations take place both days from 10-5pm, allowing customers to commission one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins suited to their décor and personal … [Read more...]

90 Year Old Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Car Accident

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DEARBORN, Michigan - On Oct 12th, 2012 at approximately 5:45 am a 90 year old female Dearborn pedestrian, who walked into the roadway on Hubbard Drive near Fairlane Woods Drive, was struck by a car driven by a 72 year old Detroit man who was driving a gray Dodge Neon. The woman was later pronounced dead at Oakwood Hospital. The Dearborn Police … [Read more...]

Severstal Donates Playscape to Dearborn’s Morningside Park

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Children who play at Dearborn’s Morningside Park are enjoying a new playscape thanks to employees of Dearborn-based Severstal North America who pitched in with their employer and collaborated with the non-profit Dearborn Community Fund to purchase new playground equipment. The $15,000 donation to purchase the playscape, complete … [Read more...]

Dearborn Animal Shelter Hosts Adopt-A-Thon Saturday

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Record high numbers of animals coming through the Shelter’s doors inspired the  organization to host another outdoor, tented event. The festivities will be located in the parking lot in front of the new Dearborn Goodwill store at the corner of Michigan avenue and Military. The “Fall in Love” Adopt-A-Thon takes place this Saturday, … [Read more...]

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