‘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
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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
License plate larceny
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A Michigan license plate was stolen Feb. 27 from a black 2012 Chevy Cruze while it was parked at CVS, 18340 Allen Road. The victim said she parked her vehicle about 10 a.m., and when she returned a half hour later, the plate was missing. The plate was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about License plate larceny
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
Melvindale police officers recognized for preventing suicide
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Police Lt. Robert Kennaley and Police Sgt. Matthew Furman were recognized March 14 by the Public Safety Commission for their actions on Jan. 15 which prevented a man’s suicide. Public Safety Commission Chair Jeffrey Bolton awarded the Merit Citations on behalf of the commission and Mayor Wheeler Marsee. Furman and Kennaley talked with the man, who was holding a knife, for more than an hour in an attempt to de-escalate the situation and get him to surrender the knife. … [Read more...] about Melvindale police officers recognized for preventing suicide
No. 3 HFC men’s basketball team heads to national tournament March 21
By KURT KRUG For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College men’s basketball team — the Great Lakes District B Champions and Michigan Community College Athletic Conference Champions — is headed to the National Junior College Athletic Association Championship Tournament in Danville, Ill., as the nation’s No. 3-seeded team. The Hawks’ first game in the double-elimination tournament is at noon March 21 against Arkansas State University Mid-South. If the Hawks beat ASU Mid-South, they will play at 7 p.m. March … [Read more...] about No. 3 HFC men’s basketball team heads to national tournament March 21
Dearborn Library Foundation announces Juneteenth essay contest for Wayne County high school students
The Dearborn Library Foundation will sponsor a Juneteenth Essay Contest for high school students in Wayne County with a $1,000 educational scholarship grand prize. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. April 24; results will be announced at a special event for the chosen essay writer on June 17. This contest provides an opportunity for students to showcase their writing skills and learn about the significance of Juneteenth in American history. The contest is open to all high school students in Wayne County. Participants are asked … [Read more...] about Dearborn Library Foundation announces Juneteenth essay contest for Wayne County high school students