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U.S. Senate confirms former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as secretary of energy
February 25th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — In a vote of 64-35, the Senate confirmed former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be secretary of energy. Granholm was President Biden’s...
How to make your offer on a new home stand out
February 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In the current home sellers market, it can be challenging to ensure an offer made on a new home stands out above the rest. Dave Abdallah, a local...
Whitmer visits Garden City Hospital, observes vaccination efforts
February 25th, 20210 GARDEN CITY — Governor Whitmer traveled to a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Garden City to observe firsthand the collaboration between the hospital and Wayne......
Dearborn Schools families to receive additional SNAP food benefits
February 25th, 20210 DEARBORN — Parents of students enrolled in Dearborn Public Schools will be receiving new or additional food benefits in the coming months. Earlier this month, the...
Dearborn Heights mayor appoints new chief of staff
February 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Along with all of the other changes that have occurred over the last month at City Hall, there is a newly appointed chief of staff in the mayor’s......
Nessel’s office charges two for threats made to officials, including Stabenow
February 23rd, 20210 LANSING – Two men are facing criminal charges for reportedly making threats against public officials in the events leading up to and following the November election,...
Dearborn DPW Yard opens for household bulk materials
February 20th, 20210 DEARBORN - The city of Dearborn is opening its DPW yard on Saturday, Feb. 20 for free drop off of household bulk materials. The yard will be open from 8 a.m. until 1......
Winter storms causing delays in vaccine shipments; Oakland County administers 99 percent of its vaccines
February 19th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified of delays in shipments due to winter weather. With extreme winter weather...
Dearborn Heights mayor appoints new building director
February 19th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With so many new changes in the city of Dearborn Heights, recently appointed Mayor Bill Bazzi has appointed a new building director. Having been......
ACCESS will see new leadership with departure of Hassan Jaber as CEO
February 19th, 20210 DEARBORN — ACCESS is undergoing a notable change in its leadership with the departure of longtime CEO and President Hassan Jaber, who is transitioning to national...
Effort underway to involve underrepresented communities in redistricting
February 18th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) is leading an effort alongside a coalition of partners to provide training and resources to help underrepresented......
Former Hazel Park police detective charged with embezzling public asset forfeiture funds
February 18th, 20210 LANSING — Multiple felony charges have been filed against a former Hazel Park police detective who is accused of conducting a criminal enterprise. Sean Boucher,...
Mayor praises DPW work during snow emergency; Councilman goes on a ride-along
February 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the first big snowfall of the season causing a snow emergency this week, one City Councilman was ready to go along for the ride. Recently......
Michigan announces $52 million in relief for small businesses
February 18th, 20210 LANSING — The state of Michigan announced that $52.5 million will be given to nearly 6,000 small businesses across the state that have been hurt by the COVID-19...
Unexpected shortage of second dose of COVID-19 vaccine forces Beaumont to cancel appointments
February 17th, 20210 COMMUNITY — Beaumont recently learned of an expected and significant reduction in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine allocation from the state of Michigan. As a result of the......
Beaumont updates visitation guidelines
February 15th, 20210 COMMUNITY - Beaumont Health Systems has updated their COVID-19 visitation guidelines effective Monday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. for all facilities in the system. Visitation...
New vaccine eligibility: Mortuary services, food processing and agriculture workers
February 15th, 20210 LANSING — The state of Michigan has expanded its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. Starting immediately, mortuary services workers can get a shot as part of the CDC......
Warren’s Imam Steve Mustafa Elturk to receive interfaith award
February 15th, 20210 WARREN — Imam Steve Mustafa Elturk, president of the Islamic Organization of North America, will receive the Robert A. Bruttell Interfaith Leader Award on Feb....
Dearborn Public Schools employees to get their COVID vaccines, agree on reopening plan
February 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — In partnership with the Wayne County Health Department, the Detroit Medical Center and DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan are vaccinating Dearborn......
Audit shows accuracy of presidential election in Michigan
February 12th, 20211 LANSING — After months of accusations about widespread voter fraud in Michigan, results of an audit exercise to determine the accuracy of the results of the November...
Henry Ford Centennial Library and Esper Branch reopening with limited in-person services
February 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL) and the Esper Branch Library are reopening for limited in-person services beginning Feb. 16. With strict safety......
Dearborn to offer small business grants
February 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — Small business owners in Dearborn who have struggled financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for assistance from the city. The Small...
New options for COVID-19 vaccine sign-up in Michigan
February 12th, 20210 MICHIGAN - Residents who don’t have access to the internet or who struggle to use a computer can now call the Michigan COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, available......
