Briana Gasorski
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Dearborn Heights police seeking help identifying suspect in armed robbery of CVS Pharmacy
July 9th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights police are looking to identify a suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place at a CVS Pharmacy. At approximately 9:51 a.m. on July 5, an armed robber entered the CVS at 8710 North Beech Daly and went directly to the pharmacy where he produced a silver revolver and demanded a quantity of...Dearborn Heights to launch emergency alert system
July 9th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights will soon be adopting an emergency alert system to help notify residents of emergencies. The CodeRED Emergency Alert System will allow the city to have an opportunity for one-way communication from the Police and Fire Departments to the community. “We can share emergency or...Dearborn Heights police officer assaulted during July 4 incident
July 9th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Four suspects were arrested and one Dearborn Heights police officer injured in a July 4 altercation at a local business. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on July 4, Dearborn Heights police responded to a 911 call regarding customer trouble at a business in the 23000 block of Ford Road. The caller reported four male...Deadline to file to run for two open school board seats nearing in Dearborn
July 8th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools will have two school board seats up for grabs on the Nov. 8 ballot. The deadline to file is July 26 by 4 p.m. Both seats on the ballot will be for full six-year terms and those elected will serve from January 2023 through December 2028. Dearborn Public School board members oversee both...Dearborn Parks and Recreation releases statement regarding fatal incident at Camp Dearborn
July 7th, 20220 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn’s Department of Parks and Recreation has provided a statement regarding a fatal incident at an aqua park at Camp Dearborn. The event occurred at “Ripping the Waters”, an aqua park operated by a third party at Camp Dearborn. “We are heartbroken and saddened by the tragic incident at the...Dearborn Heights joins Wayne County for information sharing workshop
July 3rd, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Elected officials and staff leaders from Dearborn Heights joined Wayne County department leaders to conduct an information workshop. The event took place at the Dearborn Heights City Hall and was the first meeting of its kind between the city and the county. The event was geared towards giving both the city...Dearborn selected for MINextCities Program
July 3rd, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn has become one of three cities selected to participate in the MINextCities Program to become a “smart city” of the future. The program is a new statewide program that supports the use of technology to improve energy efficiency, reliability, sustainability, safety and overall quality of life in order to model...Dearborn Parks and Recreation Commission honors local athletes and sports supporters
July 2nd, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Parks and Recreation Commission recently held its 69th Annual Sports Awards Ceremony, honoring four local athletes and sports supporters. The ceremony took place on June 12 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Richard Masi became the newest member of the department’s Sports Hall of Fame as...Dearborn Heights officials urge fireworks safety
June 29th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With Independence Day fast approaching, Dearborn Heights public safety officials are urging residents to practice fireworks safety. In addition to neighborhood and community fireworks displays, many residents buy and light their own in their yard or in the street. “We certainly want our residents to enjoy...Dearborn police arrest man in connection to criminal sexual conduct incident at Walmart
June 28th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn police have made an arrest in connection with an alleged criminal sexual conduct incident at Walmart. On Thursday, June 2, at approximately 2 p.m., Dearborn police were dispatched to the Walmart at 5851 Mercury Drive on a report of a man wearing an Amazon hat and shirt inappropriately touching a woman while in...Dearborn police officer involved in crash with civilian
June 28th, 20220 DEARBORN — A Dearborn police officer was involved in a crash with a civilian on the city’s Northeast side on June 26. Officers were dispatched to the 7700 block of Kendal on a report of a subject attempting to break into a vehicle. While responding to the call, an officer was involved in an accident with a civilian vehicle at the...Dearborn Heights man resentenced to 15-30 years for the murder of Renisha McBride
June 23rd, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Theodore “Ted” Wafer has been resentenced in the 2013 shooting death of Renisha McBride. Wafer appeared in the Wayne County Third Circuit Court on June 22 before Judge Dana Hathaway, who resentenced him to 15 to 30 years in prison with credit for time served. The conviction comes with 15 to 30 years for...Inkster to host expungement clinic and community resource fair
June 22nd, 20220 INKSTER — The city of Inkster is hosting an expungement clinic and community resource fair to help offer residents and members of the community a second chance. Mayor Patrick Wimberly and Attorney General Dana Nessel are working in partnership with the Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to host the...Dearborn Heights welcomes Booza Delight to the city
June 20th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights has welcomed a new frozen treat shop called Booza Delight to the city . Owners Yasser and May Hashwi were joined by city officials, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce officials, friends and family for the ribbon cutting ceremony. “Contrary to what some folks think, when they hear...Crestwood robotics team looking for support from the community
June 20th, 20221 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having just returned from the World Championships in Houston, the Crestwood School District’s robotics team is seeking sponsors and donations. The team, Charger Robotics, had qualified for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas in......
Dearborn Public Library launches Summer Reading Challenge
June 19th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is kicking off its annual Summer Reading Challenge on June 20 and will run through August 14. The Summer Reading Challenge is designed to engage and inspire people with programs, activities and reading. The program also provides incentives and activities for entertainment and personal growth...Dearborn Heights officials review need for service improvements with Priority Waste
June 19th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A little over two months into its time with the city, Priority Waste has had numerous unhappy customers, and city officials have had enough. Over the past several weeks, the city has received several complaints from residents regarding missed stops, delays in trash and recycling pick-ups and even accusations...Dearborn police seeking help identifying suspect in connection to alleged criminal sexual conduct incident at Walmart
June 17th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for an alleged incident at Walmart. At approximately 2 p.m. on June 2, Dearborn police responded to the Dearborn Walmart on a report of a male subject wearing an Amazon hat and shirt that allegedly touched a...Dearborn Heights man sentenced to 25 years for murdering his mother
June 16th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A Dearborn Heights man accused of killing his mother last year has finally been sentenced after pleading guilty in the case. Aaron Samir Akel, 46, of Dearborn Heights pleaded guilty on May 20 to second degree murder in the death of his mother, 73-year-old Ibtisam Field, who was found strangled to death on May 4,......
Henry Ford Centennial Library opens a Reflection Room
June 14th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Henry Ford Centennial Library has opened a Reflection Room to promote mental and physical health and well-being. The room is on the third flood of the library and has neutral walls with a tranquil picture. “It fills a need,” Library Director Maryanne Bartles said. “Over the last few years, many people have...City of Dearborn Heights offering cooling centers
June 14th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - With summer temperatures rising rapidly this week, the city of Dearborn Heights is offering cooling centers throughout the city. “Extremely hot weather is on the way, potentially causing dangerous health problems for many individuals and for those with no access to air conditioning,” the city said in a Facebook......
Dearborn City Council approves first Hammoud administration budget
June 9th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Council voted during a June 7 meeting 6-1 in favor to pass Mayor Abdullah Hammoud’s first budget proposal as mayor. The $128 million budget, which passed with only Councilman Ken Paris voting no, will take effect on July 1 and reduces the city’s $22 million structural deficit by nearly $20 million,...City of Dearborn Heights kicks off 34th annual Spirit Fest
June 8th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights is kicking of its 34th annual Spirit Festival on Wednesday, June 8 with some changes that residents can look forward to. The event, sponsored by Antonio’s Restaurants, will run on Wednesday, June 8 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., with a senior jubilee from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There......