By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Arab American National Museum Deputy Director Jumana Salamey was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the state’s Advisory Council on Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Feb. 7. “It is an honor to receive this prestigious appointment, not only because of my personal commitment to enhancing accessibility and advocating for those who face hearing (and) vision impairments but also as a representative of ACCESS and our Arab American National Museum, whose vision is steeped in … [Read more...] about AANM deputy director appointed to state council
Former Red Wing John Ogrodnick visits Beaumont rehab center
By MARGARET BLOHM For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — Diane Nagy, an enthusiastic Detroit Red Wings fan, was on a mission to share her love for hockey with others at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Continuing Care. Nagy, who works at the Beaumont campus in Dearborn, scored a goal when she recruited former Red Wing John Ogrodnick to visit and autograph photos for residents, family members and staff. Ogrodnick was drafted by the Red Wings in 1979 and played almost nine seasons with the team, followed by half a season for the Quebec … [Read more...] about Former Red Wing John Ogrodnick visits Beaumont rehab center
Good to Great Neighborhood Program 2020 target areas announced
TAYLOR — The city’s Good to Great Neighborhood Program will restart this spring and focus on finishing much of the north end of the city before targeting the southwest corner. The program brings together all departments simultaneously and focuses them on a given neighborhood, or area. While it appears more of a Department of Public Works’ effort, almost every department in the city is involved in some way. The tentative 2020 schedule, in order, is: • Area No. 14: The area between Beech Daly, Ecorse, and I-94. • Area No. … [Read more...] about Good to Great Neighborhood Program 2020 target areas announced
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Dispute resolution center announces mediation training
By MARGARET BLOHM For the Times-Herald Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center seeks volunteers for mediation training to further its mission of helping change the culture of conflict in Wayne County. WCDRC, a community based nonprofit organization, is one of 18 dispute resolution centers in Michigan, and provides mediation services for Wayne County’s Circuit, Juvenile and Probate courts as well as mediations for general civil, small claims, landlord-tenant, neighbor disputes, elder care and Child Protective Services. WCDRC … [Read more...] about Dispute resolution center announces mediation training
HFC joins statewide basic needs initiative to support students
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College announced it will join a statewide initiative to help students connect with resources that support basic needs through the Michigan Community College Association. This initiative will launch this month, and will continue through June 2022. MCCA was awarded a $442,000 grant to launch the initiative focused on improving student completion and success by addressing economic instability, including student access to food, housing, transportation, childcare, and other basic needs. The initiative, Michigan … [Read more...] about HFC joins statewide basic needs initiative to support students
Public invited to town hall on Ecorse Creek flooding
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Local elected officials will host a town hall regarding the ongoing Ecorse Creek flooding concerns and flood mitigation project Feb. 19. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also will attend to answer questions by those in attendance during the public forum scheduled for 6 p.m. at Annapolis High School, 4650 Clippert. Input, including thoughts, ideas and concerns on the flooding issue from residents is being encouraged from the public. The conversation with engineers and elected … [Read more...] about Public invited to town hall on Ecorse Creek flooding
Community stands with Palestinians following Middle East peace plan unveiling
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Community members and local leaders rallied in solidarity with the Palestinian people following President Donald Trump’s unveiling of his Middle East peace plan. The Michigan Task Force hosted the indoor rally at Greenfield Manor, 4770 Greenfield Road Feb. 5 in “protest of Trump’s declaration of the ‘Deal of the Century’ in regards to the new plan,” an American Human Rights Council press release said. During the rally, Arab American and Muslim American community, and peace … [Read more...] about Community stands with Palestinians following Middle East peace plan unveiling