Briana Gasorski
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Dearborn Public Schools recognized for budget presentation
March 19th, 20220 DEARBORN — For the fourth year in a row, the Dearborn Public School District has been recognized for excellence in how it presents its budget. The district was awarded a Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) by the Association of School Business Officials International for the current 2021-22 fiscal year budget. The Association of...Interview: Dearborn Heights Police Chief outlines vision for the department
March 19th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Shortly after being named the new police chief, Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod S. Hart outlined his vision for the department. Hart served for 26 years with the Novi Police Department, where he served in many roles, including assistant chief of police from 2012 to 2017. In 2017, Hart became police chief in...Glenn Maleyko named president-elect of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and School Administrators
March 19th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko is continuing to be a leader on education issues, now at the state level. At the Michigan Association of Superintendents and School Administrators (MASA) winter 2022 conference, Maleyko was appointed president-elect. MASA provides “just-in-time” technical,...Dearborn Hills Golf Course closed for the season
March 17th, 20220 DEARBORN — Due to damage sustained during the flooding in June, the Dearborn Hills Golf Course will remain closed for the season. The catastrophic flooding that impacted more than 1,000 residents in the city caused significant damage to the golf course. “Despite year-round efforts to bring the course back to viability, many...Ceremony scheduled to rename the North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport after Warren C. Evans
March 15th, 20221 ROMULUS — The North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport is scheduled to be renamed after Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans on April 4. The Wayne County Airport Authority Board of Directors voted in June to rename the terminal in Evans’ honor. Detroit Metro Airport will hold a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. on April 4 to...Dearborn bank robbery suspect caught hiding in porta-potty
March 15th, 20220 DEARBORN — A suspect in the robbery of Dearborn Federal Savings Bank was identified by Dearborn police and caught hiding in a porta-potty. On March 2, the suspect walked up to the window at Dearborn Federal Savings Bank on Michigan Ave. near Military and gestured to his hip, implying he had a weapon before handing the bank teller a...Dearborn Public Library presents “Life Skills” programs
March 15th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is launching a series of “Life Skills” programs to help demonstrate how to perform basic skills. The first installment will be held online on Wednesday, March 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This installment is “How to Fix a Leaky Faucet” and library staff will demonstrate how to use one...Dearborn Fire Department promotes Laura Ridenour to deputy fire chief
March 15th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Fire Department has promoted Fire Marshal Laura Ridenour to deputy fire chief, making her the highest-ranking woman in the department’s history. Ridenour is a Dearborn native and graduate of Eastern Michigan University. She received a master’s of public administration from the University of...Dearborn high schools to plan welcome events for incoming freshmen
March 12th, 20220 DEARBORN — Edsel Ford High School, Dearborn High School and Fordson High School are planning different events to welcome incoming freshmen students. Eighth graders and their parents are welcome to attend the events scheduled at their designated high school, even if they are not currently enrolled in Dearborn Public...Dearborn Heights City Council passes resolution to temporarily allow food trucks
March 12th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights City Council has approved a temporary process for food licenses just in time for Ramadan. The ordinance put forth by Corporation Counsel Gary Miotke was to allow for temporary, mobilized food facilities. The motion was put forward by Councilman Bob Constan and seconded by Councilman Ray...TikTok star arrested for robbery in Dearborn
March 11th, 20220 DEARBORN — TikTok star “ChozenWrld” has been arrested in connection with the robberies of four convenience stores in Commerce Township, Novi and Dearborn. Chozen Terrel-Hannah, 22, of Redford Township, confessed to the robberies after being arrested by the FBI after they linked his social media accounts to shoes worn by the...Dearborn Public Schools to host Kindergarten Roundups
March 10th, 20220 DEARBORN — Parents with students planning to start kindergarten in the fall can now participate in Kindergarten Roundups at their local school. Parents and Guardians can also start enrolling their students at www.dearbornschools.org/enroll. Each of the district’s 22 schools with elementary students is planning to host a...Dearborn Heights welcomes new trash hauler
March 10th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights has finally announced a start date for its new trash, recycling and yard waste hauler. Priority Waste, a Clinton Township-based company, was one of four companies that bid on the contract in 2021 after the city decided to seek other options outside of Green For Life (GFL) following...Curbside yard waste pickup begins March 14
March 7th, 20220 DEARBORN — The 2022 curbside yard waste pick up is scheduled to begin the week of March 14 through 18 and last through the week of Dec. 12 through 16. Yard waste includes grass clippings, weeds, leaves, shrubs and brush trimmings and must be placed in properly marked containers at the curb on their trash collection day. Fruit,...Dearborn Public Schools updates 2022-23 calendar
March 6th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools has updated its 2022-23 school year calendar to align with the Wayne County RESA common calendar. The changes include changing spring break and the last day of school. Spring break for 2023 will be moved up one week and will now be March 27 to March 31. With this change, the district is also......
Local authors pen book about Dearborn Heights serial killer
March 6th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Local authors B. R. Bates and Dr. Gerald Cliff have released a book about a prolific serial killer who used to live in Dearborn Heights. On Jan. 2, 2000, Dearborn Heights police were called to the Rouge River after John Eric Armstrong claimed he had felt nauseated and attempted to vomit in the river when he...Dearborn Historical Museum to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
March 6th, 20221 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Historical Museum will host a brand new exhibit to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month in April. The exhibit will focus on immigration to Dearborn, cultural practices and tradition, and Arab American businesses in Dearborn. The project is being led by three museum interns from the University of...Dearborn to celebrate “restaurant week”
March 6th, 20220 DEARBORN — The city's downtowns are bringing back their Dearborn Restaurant Week (DRW) for 2022 and are welcoming the entire community to take part in the event. DRW is a 10-day dining experience across the city with more than 30 Dearborn-area restaurants presenting “prix fixe” menus. The menus have $15, $25 and $40 price...Dearborn City Charter Commission begins thorough review process of City Charter
DEARBORN — Since the 2021 election, the nine-member Dearborn City Charter Commission has continued to hit milestones in reviewing and updating the charter. The commission has set high standards for transparency, inclusivity and community engagement while updating the city charter, which outlines the powers and responsibilities of......
University of Michigan-Dearborn Circle K hosts second annual fashion gala
March 4th, 20220 DEARBORN — Sponsored by the Dearborn Kiwanis Club, the University of Michigan-Dearborn Circle K hosted its second annual charity fashion gala. The first gala was held in 2019, but the event was canceled the last two years because of COVID-19. “Typically when you go to a fundraising event or dinner, it’s just a dinner and a...Dearborn police now operating under new traffic safety program
March 1st, 20220 DEARBORN — Responding to residents’ concerns, the Dearborn Police Department is starting a new initiative for traffic safety enforcement. As part of Chief Issa Shahin's plan for public safety, the department introduced a new traffic safety unit and will be allocating more police resources to traffic safety enforcement as of March......
Construction to begin on Telegraph in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights
March 1st, 20220 DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — A major construction project is scheduled on a large stretch of Telegraph Road in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. Starting in early March, work is expected to begin on both the northbound and southbound sides of Telegraph Road between Van Born and Oxford Road, just south of Michigan Ave. According to the...Dearborn Mayor Hammoud outlines vision for Fairlane Town Center
February 27th, 20220 DEARBORN — Days after the sale of Fairlane Town Center to an unnamed buyer was announced, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud outlined his vision for the property. Opened in 1976, by A. Alfred Taubman, Fairlane Town Center spreads out over three floors and 110 acres. The 1.4 million square foot property houses 125 stores and 8,400......