Briana Gasorski
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Nessel to help save DTE Gas customers more than $110 million
December 21st, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its final order in DTE Gas’ most recent rate case, approving an $84,173,000 annual increase in DTE Gas’ rates, which is nearly $111 million less than the original request. In February, DTE Gas requested a $195 million increase, so the commission’s decision...
Art teacher charged with making threats against St. Clair Shores middle school
December 21st, 20210 MACOMB COUNTY — A 59-year-old art teacher is accused of slipping hand-written threatening notes into three classrooms at a St. Clair Shores middle school. Johnna Rhône claimed that the allegations were not true when she appeared in court on Dec. 20. Police say that she made the false threats at Jefferson Middle School last week...
Biden announces more hospital aid, free at-home COVID-19 tests to combat virus
December 21st, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — With the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, President Biden announced new actions in an attempt to combat the virus. While Biden was scheduled to speak on Dec. 21, the White House provided details on his updated COVID-19 winter plan. A major update to his plan is the decision for the U.S....
Vaccine clinic opening in Dearborn Heights
December 20th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Residents looking to get their COVID-19 vaccines, their COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccines will have a chance to do so this week. Dearborn Heights residents and residents of surrounding communities are invited to take advantage of a free vaccination clinic on Dec. 23 at the Dearborn Heights Berwyn Senior...
COVID-19 vaccine clinic closing for the holiday break
December 20th, 20210 DEARBORN - The COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Henry Ford Community and Performing Arts Center will be closed for the winter holiday break. The clinic, operated by the Wayne County Health Department, will not be on site from Dec. 24 until Jan. 3. The clinic offers Johnson and Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer vaccines and the booster...
Dearborn Public Schools District identifies 13 students for making threats, Police to visit schools on winter break
December 17th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the rise of threats against schools, Dearborn Public Schools and the Dearborn Police Department are teaming up to ensure safety. On Tuesday Dec. 21 and Wednesday Dec. 22, school district staff and Dearborn police officers will be visiting all school buildings to allow police officers to become more familiar with the...
Dearborn native Abir Mehanna appointed new Market CEO of Vibra Hospitals of Southeastern Michigan
December 17th, 20210 DETROIT — Vibra Healthcare has announced Abir Mehanna as the market chief executive officer of Vibra Hospitals of Southeastern Michigan. Mehanna has held a variety of leadership positions in the industry and worked with Beaumont Health, Vibra Hospitals of Southeastern Michigan’s joint venture partner, since 2006. She has a...
City offices close for the holidays, trash collection to remain on normal schedule
December 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — City of Dearborn buildings will be closed for all Christmas and New Year’s holidays, including on Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 30-31. Trash and recycling collection will occur as normal on Christmas Eve and will remain on normal schedule for New Year’s Eve as well. Residents with any questions about trash or recycling...
Eastern Michigan University opens campus apartments to Afghan refugees
December 16th, 20210 YPSILANTI — Nearly a dozen refugee families from Afghanistan will soon move into apartments on Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) campus. The effort is in collaboration with Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFSWC), the county’s resettlement agency that helps provide refugees with support services and housing. EMU...
Dearborn police investigating armed robbery
December 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Dec. 15, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Dearborn police responded to the 7500 block of Wyoming on a report of an armed robbery. The report came from a local business. Police say that upon arrival, it was discovered that an unknown African American man wearing a surgical mask and all-black clothing had...
11-year-old student charged with making threats at O.W. Best Middle School
December 15th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — As more and more students countywide are being charged with making threats, an 11-year-old from O.W. Best Middle School is among them. In the weeks following the Oxford School shooting, police have been investigating several instances of threats against schools, resulting in dozens of juveniles across Wayne,...
Blossom Learning Center offers a unique experience for children
December 15th, 20210 GARDEN CITY — Blossom Learning Center has a unique mission to help children grow and learn. The center, which opened in 2016 and expanded two years later, has 11 classrooms, all of which are separated by age group and include three Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classrooms. With more than 30 security cameras throughout the...
Mayor Bill Bazzi gives Santa the key to the city
December 11th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the holiday season in full swing, Mayor Bill Bazzi handed Santa the key to the city during its annual tree lighting ceremony. It was the first year Bazzi participated in the event as mayor and not as a City Councilman. “I wanted this year to be a joyous and memorable experience for our residents,...
MIRC launches new program assisting Michigan immigrants at Detroit Immigration Court
December 11th, 20210 YPSILANTI — The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) has launched an immigration “helpdesk” program at the Detroit Immigration Court. The helpdesk will provide in-person legal information and assistance, as well as follow-up services remotely and in-office. The MIRC joins a national network of nonprofit organizations...
U.S Rep. Debbie Dingell’s office moving to Woodhaven
December 11th, 20210 DEARBORN — Following a break-in at her Dearborn office on Nov. 19, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) is keeping that office closed for good and moving. When the Dearborn office was vandalized and memorabilia that belonged to her late husband, former U.S. Rep. John D. Dingell, destroyed, Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette offered......
More than 20 students charged for threats made against Metro Detroit schools, one for having a weapon
December 10th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — Since the Nov. 30 Oxford High School shootings, 20 students were charged with making threats to Metro Detroit schools, while a 21st was charged with having a weapon. The Nov. 30 attack at Oxford High School was the deadliest school shooting since May 2018. There have been 29 school shootings so far this year,...
Drunk driving detection systems mandatory in new vehicles by 2026 in honor of Abbas family
December 10th, 20211 DEARBORN — After tragedy struck a Northville family with ties to Dearborn in January 2019, the sister of one of the victims decided to make a meaningful change in their honor. The Abbas family of five was traveling on I-75 in Lexington, Kentucky, returning to Michigan from a trip to Florida, when they were struck by a wrong-way......
Dearborn pharmacist agrees to pay $1 million to resolve allegations of false claims for anti-overdose drug
December 10th, 20210 DEARBORN — Riad “Ray” Zahr, a Dearborn pharmacist, and two specialty pharmacies that he formerly owned and operated have agreed to pay the U.S. $1 million. The $1 million is to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims for the drug Evzio, an injectable form of naloxone hydrochloride indicated for use to reverse...
Two $100 million lawsuits filed against Oxford High School officials
December 9th, 20210 OXFORD – Attorney Geoffrey Fieger has filed two $100 million lawsuits against Oxford High School officials in regards to last week’s deadly school shootings. The lawsuit alleges that the school officials had knowledge of threats prior to the shootings and was filed on behalf of one of the surviving victims and her sister, who was...
Dearborn students plan a vigil related to Oxford High tragedy
December 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn high school students are planning a vigil on Thursday, Dec. 9 to remember the Oxford High School shooting on Nov. 30. The public is invited to attend the vigil scheduled for 6 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Dearborn Police Station at 16099 Michigan Ave. The event will occur rain or shine. Students on the...
Gene Hunt appointed chief judge of the 19th District Court for a third term
December 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Judge Gene Hunt as chief judge of the 19th District Court, Wayne County's second-largest district court, for a third two-year term, effective Jan. 1. By court rule (MCR 8.110), a chief judge is the presiding officer of the court and is responsible for caseload management and......
Dearborn’s finance director elected VP of the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association
December 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — In a unanimous vote, Ginger Burke-Miller, Dearborn’s director of finance, was elected to Michigan Government Finance Officers Association’s board of directors. The vote took place in October and Burke-Miller was elected vice president of the MGFOA. Burke-Miller has served the city of Dearborn as finance director...
Study shows more than 1 million Michiganders are food insecure
December 7th, 20210 LANSING — According to a new report by Hunger Free America, more than 1 million Michigan residents, including more than one in six children, struggle with hunger. “It’s heartbreaking that because of low wages and inadequate safety new programs in the state, Michigan is in the midst of a hunger crisis,” Joel Berg, CEO of......
Charges filed against parents of Oxford School shooter
December 3rd, 20210 OXFORD - Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley have been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter. During court proceedings, Oakland County Lt. Tim Willis provided details about the potential involvement of the Crumbley parents. Willis said that on Monday, Jennifer Crumbley received a...
Local school districts respond to Oxford tragedy, confirm they also have ALICE training
December 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In response to the Nov. 30 Oxford school shooting that left four students dead, local school leaders are addressing concerns of parents in their districts. Dearborn, D7 and Crestwood public school districts all confirmed that they have ALICE training. ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform,......
