Briana Gasorski
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Whitmer to help bridge digital divide
June 4th, 20210 LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed a directive to establish the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office to try to bridge the digital divide across the state. The governor said about 865,000 households in the state are not connected to the Internet. “One in four Michigan families do not have a connection that meets their needs and...Oakland County judge denies motion to dismiss felony charges against Southfield city clerk
June 4th, 20211 SOUTHFIELD — An Oakland County judge has denied the Southfield city clerk’s motion to drop two felony charges against her connected to the Nov. 2018 election. Last year, City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins was ordered to stand trial on one count of violating election law by falsifying returns or records, one count of forgery of a public...Michigan House passes measure to ban vaccine passports
June 3rd, 20210 LANSING — The Republican-led Michigan House is trying to ban government-sanctioned vaccine passports, despite no current plan to enforce them. The COVID-19 Vaccination Privacy Act would ban any government entity from issuing a COVID-19 vaccine passport requiring proof of vaccination to access a public place or service, or imposing...James Parrelly wants to show his love for Dearborn by running for mayor
June 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — Financial planner James Parrelly is one of seven people vying for the residents’ votes for mayor in the August 3 primary election and, ultimately, the Nov. 2 general election. Parrelly had run in the 2017 election, but lost in the primary. He said he believes he is the thought leader in the campaign. “I was...Emgage endorses Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn mayor; Hassan Ahmad and Mo Baydoun for Dearborn Heights City Council
June 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — Emgage has announced its endorsement for Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn mayor and Hassan Ahmad and Mo Baydoun for Dearborn Heights City Council. Emgage's website says it is a family of civic and political institutions dedicated to strengthening the engagement of Muslim Americans in the civic and political process,...Secretary of State seeking $25 million to hire more staff
June 2nd, 20210 LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Democratic lawmakers want $25 million to hire more staff and pay overtime to employees. The money would go towards expanding appointments and hours at branch offices that are facing large backlogs of transactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If the spending is approved by the...Dearborn high school students can participate in a free summer program at the Michael Berry Career Center
May 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — High school students enrolled in Dearborn Public Schools have an opportunity to get a head start on their career goals with a free summer program. The Michael Berry Career Center (MBCC) will be offering courses during its free summer program that will help students explore career-oriented classes, earn high school credit...Dearborn’s Ford Woods community pool to reopen Memorial Day weekend
May 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — With summer temperatures in full swing and COVID-19 cases on the steady decline, the city of Dearborn is starting to reopen its community pools. On Saturday, May 29, the Ford Woods community pool will reopen. The Ford Woods pool will be open from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Until June 18 the pool...Dearborn Public Schools to offer a final COVID vaccination clinic
May 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is offering students, parents and community members a final shot to get their COVID-19 vaccines. With the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center finishing its vaccine clinic this week, Dearborn Public Schools will be offering the Pfizer vaccine at Bryant Middle School on Wednesday, June 2 from...Dearborn Heights names Officer and Firefighter of the Year
May 27th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In a recent social media post, the Dearborn Heights’ Rotary Club named its Dearborn Heights Officer and Firefighter of the Year. Firefighter John McLeay was selected as Dearborn Heights’ Firefighter of the Year. McLeay, who has been with the department for six years, said he is humbled and...Dearborn man faces felony charges after stomping bird to death at Allen Park pet store
May 27th, 20210 ALLEN PARK — A 22-year-old Dearborn man has been charged with third-degree animal killing after striking and stomping a bird to death at a pet store. Ali Chehade was charged in Wayne County with third-degree animal killing, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Chehade is accused of...Nancy Bryer puts her name in the hat for a seat on the Dearborn Heights City Council
May 27th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having thought of running for City Council the previous two elections, resident Nancy Bryer has decided now is her time. Bryer, who earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Washington State University, has been president of the South Dearborn Heights Civic Association for four years. “I am running...Dearborn Heights Community Cultural Relations Commission starts “Hate Has No Home Here” campaign
May 27th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In response to recent hate crimes in the community, the Dearborn Heights Community Cultural Relations Commission has launched a no hate campaign. The commission is selling yard signs for $15 each that say, “Hate Has No Home in Dearborn Heights” and is offering a second option for other communities that says,...Rashida Tlaib to host virtual town hall with the IRS and FEMA
May 26th, 20210 LANSING — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) is inviting residents in the 13th District that she represents to a virtual town hall with special guests to help answer the community's questions. Joining Tlaib will be Liaison Kate Hunyady from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Region 5 External Affairs Specialist Dan Shulman and...Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protects children as young as 12
May 26th, 20210 DEARBORN — Moderna has said that its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, making its vaccine the second option for that age group in the U.S. Moderna also said that it will submit its teen data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other global regulators early next month. In its research, Moderna......
Dearborn Public Library to host program about the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
May 26th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is hosting a virtual program about the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC). The event will take place on Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. In 2018, Michigan voters approved the creation of the MICRC, whose mission is to lead Michigan’s redistricting process...D7 School District issues stranger danger alert
May 26th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In a letter posted to social media and shared with parents, D7 Superintendent Jennifer Mast issued a “stranger danger” alert. The alert said that a student from Annapolis High School was approached twice by the same unknown man when walking to pick up her sibling at Polk Elementary School. Both...Tom Wencel running for re-election to Dearborn Heights City Council
May 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Coming off of his first term on City Council, Councilman Tom Wencel has decided his job is not done and is running for re-election. “I decided to run for re-election because during my first term on the City Council we have made such tremendous advancements for the residents of Dearborn Heights, and we’re just...Dearborn city clerk accepting absent voter ballot applications
May 25th, 20210 DEARBORN — The city clerk’s office is now accepting absent voter ballot applications for the 2021 municipal primary and general elections. The clerk’s office mailed the applications on May 18. Clerk George Darany said that more than 14,000 absent voter (AV) ballot applications were mailed so registered voters could request......
Public hearing for city budget scheduled for May 26
May 25th, 20210 DEARBORN - The public hearing on the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2022 is set for Wednesday May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC). The public hearing invites the public to comment on the proposed budget, which covers expenditures and revenues for the city from July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2022. The...Bill Bazzi kicks off his campaign for Dearborn Heights mayor
May 22nd, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Friends of Mayor Bill Bazzi helped him kick off his mayoral campaign by hosting a special event fundraiser in his honor. Nasser Beydoun, chairman of the American Arab Civil Rights League (ACRL), hosted the intimate gathering at the Bellagio Banquet Center in Dearborn Heights. “When you pick an elected leader......
Local school leaders say they will not be making changes to the mask requirements in schools
May 21st, 20210 DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS — While the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the state Health Department are loosening mask requirements, local school leaders have no plans of doing so just yet. Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko said that the district will be continuing as originally planned for the remainder of...28th annual Ecorse Creek clean-up happening this weekend
May 20th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The 28th annual Ecorse Creek and Richard A. Young Rain Garden clean-up is scheduled for this Saturday. The event will take place at the Dearborn Heights Recreation Center at 5400 McKinley at Swapka Park from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 22. “It is a community awareness get together event,”......