DEARBORN — A report presented to the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education during a special meeting March 21 showed a need for major investments in buildings in the district over the coming decades. Representatives from Fielding International explained that their firm used a few factors in evaluating 31 district school buildings including the need for deferred maintenance, adaptability of the structure for projected future learning needs, and building utilization. For facility conditions, none of the buildings … [Read more...] about Facility plan report shows need for major investments in Dearborn Public Schools
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Sam Baydoun named to Century 21 hall of fame
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
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’
Retiring Fordson Athletic Director receives state recognition
By KATIE HETRICK For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — Long-time Fordson High School Athletic Director Jeff DelGiudice was honored March 19, 2023 as Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Region 11 Athletic Director of the Year DelGiudice was one of 14 administrators statewide to be recognized at the MIAAA event in Traverse City. DelGiudice started coaching at Fordson in 1989, and, after two years as a substitute, started teaching history in 1995. He became varsity boys basketball coach in 1996 at … [Read more...] about Retiring Fordson Athletic Director receives state recognition
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
Romantic rejection sparks domestic violence
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 30-year-old Taylor woman was taken into custody at 2 a.m. Feb. 27 after she punched her significant other and briefly brandished a pistol at her because the woman said she didn’t want to eventually marry her. The victim, a 55-year-old Dearborn Heights woman, said she has been dating the younger woman for two months, and has been living with her and her two children in the 15700 block of Court Village Lane. She said the two of them were watching the television show “Love is … [Read more...] about Romantic rejection sparks domestic violence
Minivan window shattered overnight
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A Dearborn Heights man reported the morning of March 13 that the rear driver’s side window of his black 2008 Chrysler Town and Country was shattered overnight while it was parked in the 5700 block of Kingsbury Street. The victim said that nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle. … [Read more...] about Minivan window shattered overnight