DEARBORN – As part of the NEA Big Read-Dearborn celebration of Hope Jahren’s “Lab Girl,” the Dearborn Public Library unvites residents to submit stories, poems, or essays regarding nature with an emphasis on trees and plants, with the goal of creating a community book. The call for literary work is open to everyone; the deadline is Nov. 30. Details on how to submit work are at www.bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries. Some ideas to get you started are: • Do you have a favorite tree from your childhood? • A poem about … [Read more...] about Dearborn Library calls for entries by Nov. 30 to enhance the Big Read
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Beaumont to host health insurance open enrollment education events
Beaumont Health will host several Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment events through Dec. 15 to benefit residents throughout southeast Michigan. To see a complete list of the events, go to Beaumont.org/marketplace. Certified application counselors will be available on site and by phone to assist with: • Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace. • Researching plan options. • Understanding costs of coverage. The Health Insurance Marketplace is a result of the Affordable Care Act, which provides health care … [Read more...] about Beaumont to host health insurance open enrollment education events
Dearborn trash pickup, loose leaf collection on normal schedule for Veterans Day
Most city offices and facilities will be closed during the holiday, Nov. 11 DEARBORN – Most city offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11. Collection of curbside trash, recyclables and yard waste, however, is not affected by the holiday, and will occur as normal. In addition, loose leaf collection will take place as scheduled on Monday, for residents who live in the Monday collection district. The Dearborn Administrative Center, all branches of the Dearborn Public Library, and the Senior … [Read more...] about Dearborn trash pickup, loose leaf collection on normal schedule for Veterans Day
Voters reject DPS $240 million bond renewal
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools voters rejected the district’s $240 million bond, for district wide improvements, in the Nov. 5 general election. Results showed a less than 500 vote difference with 7,252 against the 4.82-mill proposal and 6,782 for it. A total of 14,131 voters of 69,209 made it to the polls for a 20 percent voter turnout. The bond was not a tax increase from the current rate, but instead replaced other bonds that are expiring. BRICS is the nickname the district … [Read more...] about Voters reject DPS $240 million bond renewal
Marijuana businesses approved in Lincoln Park, turned down in Allen Park
2 incumbents lose city council seats in Riverview By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Voters approved marijuana retail businesses in Lincoln Park and turned them down in Allen Park in Tuesday’s general election, while two incumbent Riverview City Council members will not be returning to office. Lincoln Park’s 56 percent voter approval — 1,751 to 1,374 — of marijuana businesses will allow two provisioning centers and retail facilities, and one in each of the other categories, which include secure transporters, safety … [Read more...] about Marijuana businesses approved in Lincoln Park, turned down in Allen Park
2 incumbents, 2 newcomers seek 3 Trenton city council seats
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Four candidates are seeking three available seats on the Trenton city council, with incumbents Bill LeFevere and Nelson Perugi and challengers Wendy Pate and Dora Rodriguez on the ballot. The McLouth clean-up, city services and the DTE closure were among the issues at the forefront with the candidates. LeFevre did not respond to questions sent to him. Pate, Perugi and Rodriguez’s comment follow. NELSON PERUGI Perugi cited his record as reasons why residents should … [Read more...] about 2 incumbents, 2 newcomers seek 3 Trenton city council seats
3 Riverview City Council incumbents face 2 challengers in election
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Two challengers are running against three city council incumbents, as Chuck Norton and Suzanne O’Neil vie for seats held by city council incumbents Lynn Blanchette, Thomas Coffey and Elmer Trombley. Blanchette, Norton and Trombley’s comments reflect an awareness of the impact that the city land preserve’s eventual closing will have on Riverview’s city budget. Coffey and O’Neil did not respond to questions sent to them. LYNN BLANCHETTE Blanchette, a Riverview … [Read more...] about 3 Riverview City Council incumbents face 2 challengers in election
Cadez, Land running for Melvindale city clerk
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Two candidates are seeking outgoing City Clerk Diana Zarazua’s job: Lisa Cadez and Linda Land. Land did not respond to the questions sent to her. Cadez said she hopes her honesty, strong work ethic and understanding of Melvindale’s diverse culture will convince residents to vote for her. “I am ready to go to work for our new mayor and council, as we work together through the many challenges our city will face the next four years,” she said. “If elected, I will … [Read more...] about Cadez, Land running for Melvindale city clerk
Dearborn trucker dies in Illinois crash
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Maher Qaid-Hassan Adam, 38, of Dearborn died in a single-vehicle crash while driving a semi-truck on eastbound I-70 in Illinois Oct. 30. The crash occurred at 10:30 a.m. three miles west of Effingham near mile marker 88. According to Illinois State Police, Adam left the south side of the road and traveled down an embankment, striking a ditch and coming to rest in a tree line. Adam was taken to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital by Abbott emergency medical services where he … [Read more...] about Dearborn trucker dies in Illinois crash
Incumbent, two challengers characterize Trenton mayoral race
McLouth, DTE and Riverside Hospital properties pose challenges By SUE SUCHYTA For Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – As two challengers take on the incumbent in the mayoral race, McLouth, DTE and Riverside figure prominently, as challengers Tom Kinney and Ryan Stewart take on incumbent Kyle Stack in Tuesday’s general election. Stack has served as mayor for the past eight years, while Kinney has served on the board of education for more than nine years. Stewart, a community advocate, said he is a fifth generation Trenton … [Read more...] about Incumbent, two challengers characterize Trenton mayoral race