Briana Gasorski
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ACC hosts “Giving Thanks Celebration” to provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need
November 20th, 20210 DETROIT — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) is getting into the spirit of giving by giving away Thanksgiving dinners to those in need. The nonprofit human service organization that serves southeast Michigan is hosting its “Giving Thanks Celebration” on Tuesday, Nov. 23. It will be a first come, first served basis...Downtown Dearborn merchants and eateries to offer prizes to customers who shop local
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — In an effort to take advantage of Small Business Saturday, Downtown Dearborn’s unique businesses are kicking off the holiday season. Starting Saturday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 5, more than 30 businesses will offer in-store deals and for every participating business check-in, shoppers have a chance to win prizes...Residents invited to join citizens committee for Dearborn Public Schools
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is looking for citizens interested in providing input on infrastructure needs and future facility planning. The citizen’s committee, to be called the Vision for Infrastructure and Planning (VIP) Committee, will meet once a week for five weeks in January and February, with a sixth date reserved,...Hassan Beydoun appointed to Crestwood School Board
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Hassan Beydoun, the football coach and defensive coordinator for Crestwood High School, has been appointed to the Crestwood School Board. Beydoun, the father of three, moved to Dearborn Heights in 2009 and started volunteering as a coach in 2010 when his neighbor, who was also a coach, got him to come help the...Benson lifts driver’s license suspensions for more than 150,000 residents, cancels infractions for many more
November 18th, 20210 LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has lifted suspensions on more than 150,000 driver’s licenses and canceled infractions for more than 350,000 residents. The department lifted the suspensions of 12,000 Michiganders in October. Residents who are now eligible for a driver’s license may still need to pay a...D7 goes to virtual learning amid COVID-19 outbreak
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — An announcement was made at the Nov. 17 school board meeting that the D7 School District will return to virtual learning temporarily. A letter posted on the district’s Facebook page from Interim Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Cyr cited recent upticks in COVID-19 cases as the reason. “Due to the increase and...City Council awards waste bid to Priority Waste, expected to give GFL 90-day notice
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After months of complaints by residents regarding the service received by GFL, the city council has decided on a new trash hauler. Green For Life Environment (GFL), a Southfield based company, was first awarded in 2016, despite being more expensive than other bids. Shortly after the June floods that resulted...Fire Chief Murray re-elected president of Western Wayne County Mutual Aid
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray was re-elected as the president of the Western Wayne Fire Department Mutual Aid Association. The new term begins on Jan. 1. Murray has been a member of the organization since 2014 and has been president since 2016. Joining Murray on the executive board is Canton Fire Chief Chris...Retired U of M music professor pleads guilty, faces up to 15 years for sex charges
November 17th, 20210 ANN ARBOR — A former University of Michigan music professor has pleaded guilty to a sex charge from 2002, said Acting United States Attorney Saima Mohsin. Stephen Shipps, 68, of Ann Arbor pleaded guilty to one count of transporting a minor girl across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual conduct and faces a statutory...First influenza A outbreak reminds residents to get flu vaccine
November 17th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is asking residents to take steps to protect themselves and others this flu season. To prevent outbreaks of the flu and COVID-19, the MDHHS is asking Michiganders to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, wear masks in indoor settings, social distance when...Two more rescued after teen sex trafficking victim recovered by MSP, suspect in custody
November 17th, 20210 DETROIT — Michigan State Police (MSP) have arrested one suspect and recovered two adult victims of human trafficking connected to the rescue of a teen. A 15-year-old was rescued early Tuesday during a traffic stop at the border of Detroit and Warren when offiers stopped a black Dodge Charger for speeding. The driver was a girl who...Dearborn’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony scheduled for November 22
November 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn will mark the beginning of the holiday season with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The ceremony, hosted by the Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department, will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 outside of the west entrance to the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and...Child puts another child in dryer, turns it on at Garden City daycare
November 16th, 20210 GARDEN CITY — The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has suspended the daycare license of a Garden City in-home daycare. The suspension came after a child in the home put another child in a clothes dryer and turned the machine on. According to the Child Care Licensing Bureau of LARA, the license of...Sales of ornaments depicting historic buildings to benefit museum
November 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — Holiday ornaments crafted in Dearborn depicting historic buildings are for sale at the Dearborn Historical Museum. The 3-D printed replicas, depicting the Ford Rotunda, Fordson High School and the Wagner Hotel, are made by museum staff and can be purchased for $15, with an additional $4 fee if shipped. Shoppers can...Sorting out the votes in the Dearborn mayoral election
November 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — With a historic election in the books, the voter turnout across the city was surprisingly low in every precinct. Precinct 32 had the highest voter turnout percentage of 51.11 percent and 441 people voting at the polls, with 252 voters returning their absentee ballots. Precinct 35 had the second highest voter turnout......
Dearborn Mayor-elect Abdullah Hammoud announces his transition team
November 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — Mayor-elect Abdullah Hammoud, the city's first Arab American mayor, has assembled his transition team. Health care expert Marianne Udow-Phillips will serve as the transition director and will oversee a transition team comprised of eight individuals representing a cross section of business, civic, education, labor and...Beaumont chief says fourth COVID surge looks more like a “marathon”
November 11th, 20210 ROYAL OAK — With COVID cases on the rise again, Beaumont’s chief medical officer is saying this fourth surge is taking on a different shape. Previous COVID surges in 2020 and early 2021 saw rapid increases in cases and then climbs in hospitalizations, followed by rapid declines in both cases and hospitalizations. But this...Whitmer signs legislation allowing for two-year vehicle registrations
November 11th, 20210 LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday in hopes of saving drivers a trip to the Secretary of State’s office every year. House Bill 4117 allows drivers to choose a two-year vehicle registration, helping to improve the convenience of Secretary of State services. Whitmer also signed Senate Bill 220, allowing for...Henry Ford Early College, Haigh Elementary receive Blue Ribbon School Awards in Washington
November 11th, 20210 DEARBORN — Representatives from Henry Ford Early College and Haigh Elementary received Blue Ribbon School Awards. The schools learned earlier this year that they would be among 13 schools in Michigan and 325 across the country to receive the recognition. Haigh Principal Zachary Short, HFEC Director Majed Fadlallah and......
Michigan opens applications for $350 million childcare grant program
November 10th, 20210 LANSING — The state has opened up applications for the Child Care Stabilization Grant, which aims to distribute $350 million in grants. The grants would be used to give every full-time childcare professional a $1,000 bonus and keep childcare programs open and serving children. “Childcare is the backbone of a strong economy and...Arrest made in Southfield shooting, carjacking may be related to violent Dearborn attack
November 10th, 20210 SOUTHFIELD — Police believe a shooting and carjacking by masked men in Southfield may be related to a violent attack in Dearborn. The attack in Southfield happened at 10:10 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the 25800 block of Southfield Road. According to authorities, the victim told police that he had been shot by two men who then stole his......
Former Oakland County priest pleads guilty in sex abuse cases
November 10th, 20210 LANSING — A former priest in Oakland County has pleaded guilty to sex abuse in cases that stemmed from allegations of abuse in the 1970s. The allegations involved three different victims who were between 13 and 15-years-old at the time. Gary Berthiaume, 79, was sent to trial in July by Judge James Brady in Oakland County’s...Westland: Mayor Bill Wild wins re-election in a landslide, Godbout, Hart and Herzberg return to Council
November 5th, 20210 WESTLAND — Voters in Westland had the difficult decision of choosing a mayor and four City Council members in the general election. Mayor Bill Wild, who has served as mayor since 2007, ran for reelection against Councilwoman Tasha Green. With 12,122 votes cast, Wild received 8,704 or 71.8 percent, giving him his fourth term as......