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Avoid Tickets: Don’t Park in Street on Public Service Days

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Public Service Days in Dearborn will start again the week of April 2, 2012 and last through Nov. 30, 2012. During this time period, Dearborn provides critical services, such as street sweeping, tree-trimming, and sewer maintenance in your neighborhood on your trash day. To ensure these services are provided in a safe, effective … [Read more...]

April 3 Deadline Approaching for Veterans Hiring Fair

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DEARBORN, MI – Veterans and employers are reminded there is still time to register for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s job fair for the region’s veterans and their spouses on Wednesday April 11 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Registration for job seekers and employers closes on April 3. Visit www.hoh.greatjob.net. The … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor – Are we being bullied?

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It’s gratifying to read in recent months that anti-bullying campaigns have been launched nationwide— including Dearborn Public Schools. Years ago, I was in disbelief when I learned one of my daughters was being bullied by other girls at Lindbergh Elementary. It prompted family discussions about how to stand up to bullies and a phone call to one of the moms. … [Read more...]

Dearborn Public Service Days Begin April 2

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Public Service Days in Dearborn will start again the week of April 2, 2012 and last through Nov. 30, 2012. During this time period, the City of Dearborn provides critical public services, such as street sweeping, tree-trimming, and sewer maintenance in your neighborhood on your trash day. To ensure these services are provided in a … [Read more...]

Anti-Bullying Poster Contest Winners Honored

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The Mayor of Dearborn, the Wayne County Commission Chairman, and the State Representative from Lansing were all on hand at the Dearborn Board of Education meeting on March 12 to congratulate the two Response to Bullying Poster Contest winners. Edsel Ford High School junior Hamzeh Abdorabehe and Geer Park Elementary fourth grader Kaidhum … [Read more...]

Carjacking and Attempted Home Invasion Suspect Arrested

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DEARBORN, Mich. — On March 3, 2012 at about 8:15am, a patient being evaluated at Oakwood Hospital for psychiatric issues walked away from the hospital campus. Immediately after leaving the building, the patient asked the driver of a vehicle parked in front if he would drive him to a nearby hardware store. When the driver refused, the patient grabbed … [Read more...]

Rep. Darany Introduces Bill to Ease Pain at the Pump

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LANSING, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany introduced a bill yesterday that would provide a tax credit toward the purchase of gas for residents who drive to their place of employment. HB 5476 was introduced to help alleviate the burden being placed on middle-class families as gas prices continue to rise. "Rising gas prices are already a … [Read more...]

Chehab Appointed to Dearborn’s Civil Service Commission

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Mohamad I. Chehab has been appointed to Dearborn’s Civil Service Commission. Under the Dearborn City Charter, the four current commissioners appoint a fifth commissioner. That has now taken place with Chehab’s appointment. The voluntary board generally sets the policies for hiring, promoting and terminating certain City of Dearborn … [Read more...]

Dearborn Area Copper Thieves Arrested

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DEARBORN, Mich. — On the early morning on Monday March 12, 2012 Dearborn police officers observed three subjects walking in the area of Tireman and Bingham Streets and established surveillance on their activity. A canine was called after officers lost sight of the subjects in the area of Reuter and Morross Streets. The canine tracked the subjects to a … [Read more...]

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