By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A criminal pretending to be a representative from a Dearborn man’s credit union called him May 24 and said his debit card may have been misused in Atlanta, then tricked him into providing account and personal information under the guise of canceling the card and issuing a new one. The man discovered the fraud the next day, when he received an email from his credit union, indicating that his bank account number had been changed, and that $2,339 had been transferred from the … [Read more...] about Credit union imposter defrauds man
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Reckless driver in muscle car cited
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Detroit man was charged with reckless driving, and his blue and purple 2016 Dodge Challenger was impounded May 27, following a traffic stop on westbound Warren Avenue near Wyoming Avenue. His car’s loud, revving engine brought him to the attention of a police officer, who initially saw him speeding and changing lanes rapidly, without signaling. However, it was his squealing tires amid white smoke and a U-turn that earned him a traffic stop. A record check revealed earlier … [Read more...] about Reckless driver in muscle car cited
Dearborn PD receives grant to purchase license plate readers
Residents protest unknown data usage and storage parameters By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Police Chief Ronald Haddad received the city council’s authorization June 8 to accept a $30,000 grant from the State Police Auto Theft Prevention Authority to purchase six license plate readers. Haddad said the technology will scan license plates and will indicate when a plate has been reported as stolen through the Law Enforcement Information Network or another system. “We spend a lot of our resources … [Read more...] about Dearborn PD receives grant to purchase license plate readers
City Council approves Salute to America fireworks at The Henry Ford
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Fireworks will return to Greenfield Village during its Salute to American celebration June 30 to July 3, with modifications, to eliminate the crowded conditions in Walnut Grove. The nightly fireworks display, which signals the end of the evening’s festivities, will be more in line with the program held in the winter, during Holiday Nights, which is visible from much of the village grounds. “The 4,000 guests will not be gathered down in Walnut Grove to watch the DSO, … [Read more...] about City Council approves Salute to America fireworks at The Henry Ford
Miller Road bridge replacement funding in bill set to go to U.S. House
Funding could be approved in late June By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Funding for the replacement of the Miller Road bridge over Rotunda Drive and the railroad tracks is in a bill headed to the U.S. House of Representatives in late June. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District) announced June 10 that $20 million has been earmarked for the project, the largest approved for Michigan, and will be included in the House 2021 Surface Transportation Authorization bill, funded by the Highway Trust … [Read more...] about Miller Road bridge replacement funding in bill set to go to U.S. House
Wayne County Women’s Commission elects leaders, sets initial priorities for action
The newly created Wayne County Women’s Commission today elected Carmen Carter as its inaugural chair and Sarah Roberts as vice chair. Carter is an appointee of Wayne County Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick (D-Detroit). Roberts — a former state legislator — is an appointee of Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-Detroit). The commission also voted to make efforts to ease the impact of COVID-19 on Wayne County women a priority. The volunteer commission was created earlier this year by the Wayne County Commission to … [Read more...] about Wayne County Women’s Commission elects leaders, sets initial priorities for action
DACC, Ford to provide free air filtration kits for local businesses
Businesses and non-profit organizations throughout southeast Michigan are invited to take advantage of the free air filtration kits developed by Ford Motor Co. and distributed by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce through July 1. The kits are air filtration units that allows for quick and simple assembly on site. Based on scientific studies from academic and government research, the kits supplement a room’s existing filtration system to further help reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus particle concentrations. They are ideal for … [Read more...] about DACC, Ford to provide free air filtration kits for local businesses
2 men sought in Heights Home Depot shoplifting
Dearborn offering free summer concerts
DEARBORN – The city will host a free concert series giving people a chance to celebrate throughout the summer, beginning with a performance by Motor City Brass Band at 3 p.m. June 27 at Ford Field Park, and running through the end of August. Days and times vary for the series; concerts are outside at Ford Field Park or inside at the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. All are free and attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs to the outdoor events. The free concert series includes … [Read more...] about Dearborn offering free summer concerts
William Ford Elementary hosting COVID vaccinations June 17
DEARBORN — William Ford Elementary will host another COVID vaccination event on June 17. Dearborn Public Schools students, parents and community members are invited to schedule an appointment. Shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second dose will be offered on July 8. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered, which can be administered to anyone age 12 or older. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a parent or guardian with them to get the shot. Appointments can be made through the registration link. There also is an Arabic … [Read more...] about William Ford Elementary hosting COVID vaccinations June 17