Dearborn pharmacist agrees to pay $1 million to resolve allegations of false claims for anti-overdose drug
December 10th, 20210 DEARBORN — Riad “Ray” Zahr, a Dearborn pharmacist, and two specialty pharmacies that he formerly owned and operated have agreed to pay the U.S. $1 million. The $1 million is to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims for the drug Evzio, an injectable form of naloxone hydrochloride indicated for use to reverse...First Omicron variant case detected in Michigan
December 10th, 20210 LANSING — Michigan has recorded its first confirmed case of the emerging Omicron COVID-19 variant as it continues to battle rising cases of the dangerous Delta variant. The news comes as the country is coming to grips with yet another variant of the virus, with first cases reported in California, New York and Colorado in the last...Two $100 million lawsuits filed against Oxford High School officials
December 9th, 20210 OXFORD – Attorney Geoffrey Fieger has filed two $100 million lawsuits against Oxford High School officials in regards to last week’s deadly school shootings. The lawsuit alleges that the school officials had knowledge of threats prior to the shootings and was filed on behalf of one of the surviving victims and her sister, who was...Dearborn students plan a vigil related to Oxford High tragedy
December 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn high school students are planning a vigil on Thursday, Dec. 9 to remember the Oxford High School shooting on Nov. 30. The public is invited to attend the vigil scheduled for 6 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Dearborn Police Station at 16099 Michigan Ave. The event will occur rain or shine. Students on the...Gene Hunt appointed chief judge of the 19th District Court for a third term
December 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Judge Gene Hunt as chief judge of the 19th District Court, Wayne County's second-largest district court, for a third two-year term, effective Jan. 1. By court rule (MCR 8.110), a chief judge is the presiding officer of the court and is responsible for caseload management and...Dearborn’s finance director elected VP of the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association
December 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — In a unanimous vote, Ginger Burke-Miller, Dearborn’s director of finance, was elected to Michigan Government Finance Officers Association’s board of directors. The vote took place in October and Burke-Miller was elected vice president of the MGFOA. Burke-Miller has served the city of Dearborn as finance director...Study shows more than 1 million Michiganders are food insecure
December 7th, 20210 LANSING — According to a new report by Hunger Free America, more than 1 million Michigan residents, including more than one in six children, struggle with hunger. “It’s heartbreaking that because of low wages and inadequate safety new programs in the state, Michigan is in the midst of a hunger crisis,” Joel Berg, CEO of...Michigan drivers to receive $400 refunds in 2022
December 7th, 20210 MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan announced refund checks of $400 per vehicle for drivers in 2022. The money, $3 billion in total, comes from surplus funds that Michigan drivers have paid into the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA). The MCCA is a non-profit unincorporated association created by the Michigan...Here’s how to receive state assistance to help pay for heating and electric bills this winter
December 4th, 20210 LANSING — Michiganders who need help with heating or electric bills can call 211 or go to mi211.org to get the resources and support they need to stay warm this winter. The state has been awarded $54.5 million in Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) grants to help families pay for heat and energy as the winter...MMCC hold leadership dinner celebrating Muslim unity and COVID volunteer work
December 4th, 20210 The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) held its inaugural Muslim Leadership Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 20. The MMCC has been an instrumental community volunteer and civic service association in Michigan for decades and has encouraged various Michigan Muslim communities to get further involved in community service. The...Charges filed against parents of Oxford School shooter
December 3rd, 20210 OXFORD - Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley have been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter. During court proceedings, Oakland County Lt. Tim Willis provided details about the potential involvement of the Crumbley parents. Willis said that on Monday, Jennifer Crumbley received a...Local school districts respond to Oxford tragedy, confirm they also have ALICE training
December 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In response to the Nov. 30 Oxford school shooting that left four students dead, local school leaders are addressing concerns of parents in their districts. Dearborn, D7 and Crestwood public school districts all confirmed that they have ALICE training. ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform,...Students arrested in Southfield, Sterling Heights for weapons and threats following the Oxford School shooting, more than 60 schools close statewide due to threats
December 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — In the days following the Nov. 30 Oxford School shootings that killed four students, schools statewide went into a panic over “copycat” threats. On Dec. 1 at approximately 12:30 p.m., a 17-year-old Southfield Regional Academic student was arrested after police found him carrying a pistol in his coat pocket during...Samer “Sam” Jaafar joins ACC Board of Directors
December 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — Samer “Sam” Jaafar has been appointed to the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) Board of Directors. As Wayne County deputy director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Jaafar has dedicated his entire life to public service. Jaafar served with the Detroit Police Department from 1993 until 2011 as...Hamtramck needs funding assistance to remove antiquated lead service lines
December 1st, 20210 By Kathy Angerer Hamtramck is a very unique community. The 2020 Census revealed that our population is among the fastest-growing in Michigan. We are the most diverse city in Michigan, with a wide range of cultures from all around the world represented among our people. 41.4 percent of our population was born outside the United States;......
Omicron variant cases confirmed in U.S., health officials on alert
December 1st, 20210 - Briana Gasorski contributed to this report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that the first case of the newly emerging Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S. A second case was announced in Minnesota on Thursday, after which two more states, New York and Colorado, reported...Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s Dearborn office broken into, vandalized
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — On Monday, Nov. 29, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Dearborn police officers responded to a breaking and entering on the 19000 block of Outer Drive. The location of the crime was the Dearborn office of U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), located at 19855 W. Outer Drive. The office will remain closed for the foreseeable...Four dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting, 15-year-old being charged as an adult
November 30th, 20210 OXFORD — Police said four students were killed and seven others injured during a shooting incident at Oxford High School on Tuesday, Nov. 30. With another school shooting also happening on Nov. 30 in Tennessee, these two incidents combined mark 29 school shootings nationwide this year and 21 of those incidents have occurred since...Hamtramck Public Schools to provide COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics, including boosters
November 30th, 20210 HAMTRAMCK — Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS) is providing families with the resources they need to make informed decisions about their health as the state undergoes yet another surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The district says safety practices like washing hands, social distancing and wearing masks are simple and......
Tlaib, Dingell and colleagues introduce Lebanon TPS Act
November 30th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) have introduced the Lebanon TPS Act of 2021. The proposed legislation seeks to grant Lebanese nationals...Arab American organization honors businesswoman of the year
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) is announcing Lola Elzein as the Arab American Businesswoman of the Year. During its 14th annual event on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m., the AAWBC will also feature Yumna Jawad as the keynote speaker and will distribute several scholarships to young Arab American......
Dearborn Heights adds Divdat Network kiosks, mobile app and web payment options for water and tax bills
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — As a means of making paying water and tax bills easier, the city of Dearborn Heights has now added Divdat Network kiosks throughout the city. Residents will be able to pay their tax and water bills via cash, check or credit card and check their account balances at these kiosks, via online or the mobile app at a...Dearborn police collecting donations for Toys for Tots
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the holiday season in full swing, the Dearborn Police Department is accepting donations for Toys for Tots. On Monday, Dec. 6 from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. police officers will be standing in front of the Police Department, accepting unwrapped new toys on behalf of the campaign. The Police Department lobby will also be......