DEARBORN — Dearborn Realtor Sam Baydoun was inducted into the Century 21 Dick Loughlin International Hall of Fame recently. Baydoun — also a Wayne County commissioner representing Dearborn and Allen Park — was recognized because of his dedication the advancement of real estate professionals and commitment to giving back, a Century 21 press release said. He was honored at the recent One21 Experience, the company’s global networking and learning event. The hall of fame designation is presented to the most elite independent sales … [Read more...] about Sam Baydoun named to Century 21 hall of fame
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Dearborn Council supports Middle Eastern or North African designation for population
‘White’ designation creates a barrier to equal protection under the law By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The City Council supported a resolution March 21 to urge the Federal Office of Management and Budget to include Middle Eastern or North African as a race and ethnicity category. Currently, MENA populations are included under the “white” category on the U.S. Census and other federal forms, which have not updated data collection categories in more than 25 years. The resolution notes that … [Read more...] about Dearborn Council supports Middle Eastern or North African designation for population
Public sounds off about DTE power outages at MPSC town hall meeting
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – People impacted by the recent DTE power outages spoke up March 20 during an evening town hall meeting held by the Michigan Public Service Commission at Dearborn Fordson High School. Speakers voiced frustration to Commissioners Katherine Peretick, Tremaine L. Phillips and Chair Don Scripps over having no choice other than DTE, which they said is asking for rate increases despite strong profit margins amid multiple recent power outages. Attendees called for more … [Read more...] about Public sounds off about DTE power outages at MPSC town hall meeting
Dearborn Library to host free program to ‘Discover Your Authentic Self for Career Growth’
DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Library will host “Discover Your Authentic Self for Career Growth” at 6:30 p.m. April 5 at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. The program will be held in room M-15, on the third floor. Registration is not required. Do you feel momentarily stalled in your career? Do you want to change careers but are unsure of where to start? Do you want to learn how to develop your professional identity in your current position? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for "Discover Your … [Read more...] about Dearborn Library to host free program to ‘Discover Your Authentic Self for Career Growth’
Henry Ford College’s WHFR-FM to host annual Radiothon March 26 to April 1
DEARBORN — WHFR-FM 89.3 — Henry Ford College’s student-run, non-commercial, independent radio and Internet broadcasting station — will hold its annual pledge drive from March 26 through April 1, with a variety of special on-air events scheduled throughout the week. This annual fundraising event — Radiothon 2023 — is WHFR’s largest fundraising effort and provides the biggest opportunity to collect much-needed independent funding to run the eclectically programmed radio station and operate at a level you expect and … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College’s WHFR-FM to host annual Radiothon March 26 to April 1
Henry Ford College hosts Courses XXIII Chefs’ Dinner April 15
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College will host the Courses XXIII Chefs’ Dinner at Fifty-One O One – HFC’s student-run restaurant in the Student & Culinary Arts Center – on at 6 p.m. April 15 to benefit student scholarships. This year’s Chefs’ Dinner marks 50 years of hospitality education at HFC. The public is invited. Tickets are $72 per person; $47 of each ticket is a tax-deductible donation to the HFC Hospitality Scholarship Fund. To purchase tickets online, go to foundation.hfcc.edu/culinary-scholarship-dinner. Visa, … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College hosts Courses XXIII Chefs’ Dinner April 15
Back-to-back shoplifters at clothing store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — One shoplifter was stopped and another escaped with merchandise the night of March 10 from TJ Maxx, 3320 Fairlane Drive. The two incidents were not known to be related. At 6:50 p.m. a woman walked into the store with a shopping bag, which she placed into a cart and began to fill with assorted items from the store, later determined to represent $458 in retail value. The woman then attempted to exit the store without paying for the items and was detained by a loss prevention … [Read more...] about Back-to-back shoplifters at clothing store
Identity thief opens bank account
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A man received a letter from Barclays Bank on March 13 indicating that an there had been an attempt to open a bank account on March 2 in the man’s name. The letter from the bank indicated that the account was closed the next day because the account applicant did not provide the needed information required to open an account. The victim did not suffer a monetary loss and no credit cards were opened in his name. … [Read more...] about Identity thief opens bank account
Shoplifter cited
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A man was cited for retail fraud the night of March 14 at Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive, after he tried to conceal $430 worth of merchandise inside a book bag which he purchased. A loss prevention employee watched the man conceal the items as he walked through the store. When he attempted to leave the store without paying for the concealed items, he was detained and turned over to police officers. … [Read more...] about Shoplifter cited
March 19-25 is Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week
Statewide tornado drill March 22 Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 19-25, is dedicated to reminding residents, businesses and communities of the importance of planning and preparing for the spring and summer severe weather season. As part of the week-long activity, several communities will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. March 22 when the city’s emergency notification siren will be briefly activated. The purpose of the drill is to provide a reminder of the importance of being properly prepared when a … [Read more...] about March 19-25 is Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week