Briana Gasorski
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Four dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting, 15-year-old being charged as an adult
November 30th, 20210 OXFORD — Police said four students were killed and seven others injured during a shooting incident at Oxford High School on Tuesday, Nov. 30. With another school shooting also happening on Nov. 30 in Tennessee, these two incidents combined mark 29 school shootings nationwide this year and 21 of those incidents have occurred since...
Arab American organization honors businesswoman of the year
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) is announcing Lola Elzein as the Arab American Businesswoman of the Year. During its 14th annual event on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m., the AAWBC will also feature Yumna Jawad as the keynote speaker and will distribute several scholarships to young Arab American...
Dearborn Heights adds Divdat Network kiosks, mobile app and web payment options for water and tax bills
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — As a means of making paying water and tax bills easier, the city of Dearborn Heights has now added Divdat Network kiosks throughout the city. Residents will be able to pay their tax and water bills via cash, check or credit card and check their account balances at these kiosks, via online or the mobile app at a...
Dearborn police collecting donations for Toys for Tots
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the holiday season in full swing, the Dearborn Police Department is accepting donations for Toys for Tots. On Monday, Dec. 6 from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. police officers will be standing in front of the Police Department, accepting unwrapped new toys on behalf of the campaign. The Police Department lobby will also be...
D7 School District hires first African American superintendent
November 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After the sudden resignation of the former superintendent earlier this year, the district has hired the district’s first African American superintendent. Tyrone Weeks, who'll begin his duties as superintendent on Jan. 1, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education, a Master of Arts degree in K-12...
State of Michigan secures additional staffing to support hospitals amid COVID-19 surge; state sees more than 17,000 new cases over a two day period
November 24th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a federal grant to help hire additional staff at Michigan hospitals. Under the agreement, the federal government will send two medical teams to local hospitals to relieve doctors and nurses as they treat COVID-19 and is expected to send 44...
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine to be required for all U.S. land border crossings
November 24th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — President Biden has announced requirements for all essential, non-resident travelers crossing U.S. land borders. This decision includes truck drivers, government and emergency response officials and would require them to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22. A senior administration official said the...
All three defendants found guilty in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery
November 24th, 20210 BRUNSWICK, GA — A Georgia jury has found all three White defendants guilty of murder in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man, in early 2020. The killing of Arbery on Feb. 23, 2020, initially fell under the radar until a video of the killing was released that May and drew national attention. Arbery, 25, was...
Dearborn Public Schools decides to not yet return to virtual learning
November 24th, 20211 DEARBORN — Despite neighboring districts deciding to return to virtual learning amid the spike in COVID-19 cases, Dearborn Public Schools has decided to remain in-person for now. In a post on social media, the district said it is not yet moving to virtual learning, but is prepared. “As the Boy Scout motto states, ‘be...
Crestwood School District to return to virtual learning temporarily, plans COVID-19 vaccine clinic
November 24th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Amid the surge in positive COVID-19 cases throughout the state, the Crestwood School District has decided to return to virtual learning temporarily. With 36 positive cases among students and staff throughout the district and an estimated one to three close contacts to each case on average, Superintendent Youssef...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport anticipates larger crowds this holiday season, provides holiday travel tips
November 23rd, 20210 DETROIT — Despite the surge in COVID-19 cases, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is expecting a busy holiday season. The airport is expecting 3.5 million travelers, more than double the number of passengers from last year, but approximately 15 percent less than in 2019. “We’re cautiously optimistic about the...
Dearborn High School alumnus nominated to win Burlsworth Trophy, hopes to inspire others
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn High School alumnus Hassan Beydoun was nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy for a third year in a row; and while not selected, said he hopes his story can inspire others. Beydoun graduated from Dearborn High in 2017 before going on to study psychology at Eastern Michigan University. He is now in his junior...
ACC hosts “Giving Thanks Celebration” to provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need
November 20th, 20210 DETROIT — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) is getting into the spirit of giving by giving away Thanksgiving dinners to those in need. The nonprofit human service organization that serves southeast Michigan is hosting its “Giving Thanks Celebration” on Tuesday, Nov. 23. It will be a first come, first served basis...
Downtown Dearborn merchants and eateries to offer prizes to customers who shop local
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — In an effort to take advantage of Small Business Saturday, Downtown Dearborn’s unique businesses are kicking off the holiday season. Starting Saturday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 5, more than 30 businesses will offer in-store deals and for every participating business check-in, shoppers have a chance to win prizes...
Residents invited to join citizens committee for Dearborn Public Schools
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is looking for citizens interested in providing input on infrastructure needs and future facility planning. The citizen’s committee, to be called the Vision for Infrastructure and Planning (VIP) Committee, will meet once a week for five weeks in January and February, with a sixth date reserved,......
Hassan Beydoun appointed to Crestwood School Board
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Hassan Beydoun, the football coach and defensive coordinator for Crestwood High School, has been appointed to the Crestwood School Board. Beydoun, the father of three, moved to Dearborn Heights in 2009 and started volunteering as a coach in 2010 when his neighbor, who was also a coach, got him to come help the...
Benson lifts driver’s license suspensions for more than 150,000 residents, cancels infractions for many more
November 18th, 20210 LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has lifted suspensions on more than 150,000 driver’s licenses and canceled infractions for more than 350,000 residents. The department lifted the suspensions of 12,000 Michiganders in October. Residents who are now eligible for a driver’s license may still need to pay a......
D7 goes to virtual learning amid COVID-19 outbreak
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — An announcement was made at the Nov. 17 school board meeting that the D7 School District will return to virtual learning temporarily. A letter posted on the district’s Facebook page from Interim Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Cyr cited recent upticks in COVID-19 cases as the reason. “Due to the increase and...
City Council awards waste bid to Priority Waste, expected to give GFL 90-day notice
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After months of complaints by residents regarding the service received by GFL, the city council has decided on a new trash hauler. Green For Life Environment (GFL), a Southfield based company, was first awarded in 2016, despite being more expensive than other bids. Shortly after the June floods that resulted...
Fire Chief Murray re-elected president of Western Wayne County Mutual Aid
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray was re-elected as the president of the Western Wayne Fire Department Mutual Aid Association. The new term begins on Jan. 1. Murray has been a member of the organization since 2014 and has been president since 2016. Joining Murray on the executive board is Canton Fire Chief Chris...
Retired U of M music professor pleads guilty, faces up to 15 years for sex charges
November 17th, 20210 ANN ARBOR — A former University of Michigan music professor has pleaded guilty to a sex charge from 2002, said Acting United States Attorney Saima Mohsin. Stephen Shipps, 68, of Ann Arbor pleaded guilty to one count of transporting a minor girl across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual conduct and faces a statutory......
First influenza A outbreak reminds residents to get flu vaccine
November 17th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is asking residents to take steps to protect themselves and others this flu season. To prevent outbreaks of the flu and COVID-19, the MDHHS is asking Michiganders to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, wear masks in indoor settings, social distance when...
Two more rescued after teen sex trafficking victim recovered by MSP, suspect in custody
November 17th, 20210 DETROIT — Michigan State Police (MSP) have arrested one suspect and recovered two adult victims of human trafficking connected to the rescue of a teen. A 15-year-old was rescued early Tuesday during a traffic stop at the border of Detroit and Warren when offiers stopped a black Dodge Charger for speeding. The driver was a girl who......
Dearborn’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony scheduled for November 22
November 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn will mark the beginning of the holiday season with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The ceremony, hosted by the Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department, will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 outside of the west entrance to the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and...
Child puts another child in dryer, turns it on at Garden City daycare
November 16th, 20210 GARDEN CITY — The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has suspended the daycare license of a Garden City in-home daycare. The suspension came after a child in the home put another child in a clothes dryer and turned the machine on. According to the Child Care Licensing Bureau of LARA, the license of......
