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
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New Dearborn Aglow program celebrates spring yard decorations
Nomination deadline is April 4 DEARBORN – Decorating the exterior of your house or front yard for the spring holidays this year? Then nominate your house for recognition by the City Beautiful Commission in a new Dearborn Aglow-Spring program. The new spring edition of Dearborn Aglow is meant to recognize residents who are decorating for spring holidays in 2023, such as Ramadan, Easter, Passover, or for any reason, from March 20 through April 11. Nominations will be accepted through April 4, and judging by volunteer … [Read more...] about New Dearborn Aglow program celebrates spring yard decorations
Wayne County Commission grants ARPA funds to Southgate for park, pedestrian bridge
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Wayne County Commission approved American Rescue Plan Act funds for a park and pedestrian bridge crossing Trenton Road, Mayor Joseph Kuspa said March 15 at the City Council meeting. The new park will be on the west side of the Southgate Tower, which is under renovation for new retail and residential units, while the new pedestrian bridge will provide connectivity between the new Southgate Tower park and the Kiwanis train park. Kuspa said the $5 million in … [Read more...] about Wayne County Commission grants ARPA funds to Southgate for park, pedestrian bridge
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
Wyandotte Washington School parents continue to oppose 5G cell tower atop building
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Bright yellow is appearing on lawns near Washington Elementary School, but they aren’t early spring crocuses. They are signs opposing the 5G cell tower T-Mobile has installed atop the building. The tower, which has been installed but is not yet online, has parents and guardians worried about the long-term health consequences for their children, since the tower shadows the school playground. A parent meeting at the school March 2 was cut short by Supt. … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Washington School parents continue to oppose 5G cell tower atop building
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
Dearborn Historical Commission may become a branch of the Library Commission
Mayor Hammoud says move would fund the museum, help ensure its longevity By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Mayor Abdullah Hammoud proposed making the Historical Commission a branch of the Library Commission during his March 16 mayoral council briefing, to fund the museum and ensure its longevity. Hammoud said the Historical Commission is largely funded by an endowment fund, and years ago the city stopped using just the interest and began to use the principle, which he said is not enough to support it in the … [Read more...] about Dearborn Historical Commission may become a branch of the Library Commission
Worthy: No charges in fatal shooting in Dearborn police station lobby
Shooting ruled self-defense and defense of others By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Wayne County Prosecutor Kim Worthy said March 16 that no charges will be issued in the fatal shooting of a man Dec. 18 in the Dearborn police station lobby. Ali Naji, 33, of Dearborn walked into the lobby, 16099 Michigan Ave., at 3:32 p.m. Dec. 18 and within seconds of entering pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the officer on duty and pulled the trigger. When the gun failed to fire, Naji removed the magazine and … [Read more...] about Worthy: No charges in fatal shooting in Dearborn police station lobby
