Briana Gasorski
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Dearborn first responders to utilize a special needs registry
September 9th, 20200 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police and Fire Departments are reminding residents about their special needs registry. Initiated in 2016, the registry is for residents and their families with special needs to register their addresses so that first responders are better prepared upon arrival when responding to emergency...
Dearborn Heights D7 Schools report COVID-19 cases after the first week back to school
September 9th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Dearborn Heights’ D7 School District less than a week after school began. One case was confirmed at Bedford Elementary and one case was confirmed at Annapolis High School. Parents and guardians received letters from the principals at the end of last week...
Why you should exercise your right to vote
September 9th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With election season well underway, Dearborn Heights City Councilman Dave Abdallah said it’s important to exercise your right to vote. “It’s a constitutional right,” he said. “It should never be taken for granted. People complain when it comes to voting, but only about 15-20 percent of people actually...
Dearborn Police looking for information on cell phone theft
September 8th, 20200 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has issued a statement requesting help from the public to help get more information on an incident that occurred at Dearborn Fresh on Sunday. At approximately 6:56 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, numerous cell phones were stolen from a kiosk located inside Dearborn Fresh Supermarket at 13661...
Dearborn Heights City Council puts forward resolution to potentially remove mayor from office
September 4th, 20201 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A resolution on the agenda for an upcoming Dearborn Heights City Council meeting mentions researching how to remove Daniel Paletko from office as mayor. The resolution comes after an 18 month back and forth between Paletko and the City Council in regards to issuing an audit on the city’s financial...
Fundraiser to be held in Dearborn to benefit Lebanon relief efforts
September 4th, 20200 DEARBORN — Dearborn City Council President Susan Dabaja, the Dearborn Fire Department and the Dearborn Heights Professional Firefighters are teaming up to raise money for Lebanon. The Amity Foundation, a local non-profit in the Dearborn and Dearborn Heights communities, will be hosting the event and will be delivering the money...
Dearborn continues tradition of being Tree City, USA
September 4th, 20201 DEARBORN — Over the last 31 years, Dearborn has been known as “Tree City, USA.” Holly Malewski, assistant superintendent of Public Service Division for the city, said it’s a title the city takes very seriously. “We really pride ourselves on maintaining that title in Dearborn,” she said. “Trees are so important to...
Dearborn Heights students return to school amid pandemic with hiccups along the way
September 4th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the school year starting off under a new normal, Dearborn Heights school boards are experiencing some hiccups along the way. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much present in the community, a lot of discussions occurred over the summer on the status of children returning to school this fall. Governor...
No resolution in three-year legal battle against the Dearborn Hills Civic Association
September 4th, 20200 DEARBORN — Out of seven lawsuits between the Dearborn Hills Civic Association and residents of the community, at least one is still ongoing. Nasser Beydoun, a resident of Dearborn since 1969, bought his property in Dearborn Hills in September 2019, but said this lawsuit was filed against him before he even bought the...
Governor Whitmer allows gyms, pools to reopen and organized sports to resume
September 3rd, 20200 LANSING — Having been closed since March, gym owners and other business owners have been asking the governor when they’d be allowed to reopen. Governor Whitmer answered those questions with a new executive order. This executive order allows gyms, pools, bowling alleys and organized sports to reopen effective Wednesday, Sept....
Dearborn community celebrates WWII veteran’s 100th birthday
September 3rd, 20200 DEARBORN — A convoy of about 30 cars, 50 motorcycles, a firetruck and three police cars in Dearborn participated in ensuring one man’s birthday was one to remember. John Dolega, a WWII veteran from Dearborn who served in the Navy from 1943-1946, celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday. Dolega then went to law school in...
D7 School superintendent responds to allegations of racism in district schools
September 1st, 20201 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — During a recent Dearborn Heights City Council meeting, a parent came forward stating that her children were insulted with racial slurs while at school. Barbara Young, mother of high school student Demarri Young and middle school student Laniya Young, came forward with both children to address these...
Motive still unknown in case of Dearborn Heights man shooting and killing mother and sister
August 31st, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Michigan State Police detectives are still trying to find out what caused a 43-year-old Dearborn Heights man to shoot and kill his mother and sister on Saturday. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon at the Cherry Hill Village Apartments. According to the police report, Dearborn Heights Police were called...
Dearborn Heights City Councilman responds to accusations against him
August 31st, 20204 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — City Councilman Tom Wencel addressed accusations made against him regarding money donated to the Watershed Stewards Commission during a recent City Council meeting. The comments were brought up by Wencel after a resident voiced a complaint about Mayor Daniel Paletko being on his cell phone driving during the...
Arab American Najah Jannoun appointed to Crestwood School Board
August 31st, 20201 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – Having children of her own in the district and being a realtor in the area, Najah Jannoun is very familiar with Dearborn Heights’ Crestwood Public Schools. Jannoun has two children at Crestwood High School and one at Riverside Middle School. Because of her children — sons Saied, a 2020 graduate, and Malek, a......
Dearborn passes ordinance to reduce air pollution, traffic obstructions by industrial trucks
August 31st, 20200 DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Council unanimously passed ordinance No. 20-1680 to provide for several different environmental protections that have also been advocated for by state Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn). “Nearly five years ago, I met an elderly gentleman in the south end of Dearborn,” Hammoud said. “After a few...
Dearborn City Council asks residents to utilize non-emergency line to report mask violations
August 28th, 20200 DEARBORN — Despite Police Chief Ron Haddad urging residents to dial 911 to report large gatherings or unmasked people in public spaces, the City Council has requested residents to stop calling the emergency 911 line for these reports. With Dearborn leading Wayne County in new cases of COVID-19 over the last six weeks, excluding......
Reasons why your home may not be selling
August 22nd, 20200 While the real estate market is doing extremely well, Realtor Dave Abdallah said that some sellers are still making some critical mistakes. “A lot of sellers may not realize why their home isn’t selling,” he said. “But there are several common mistakes that a lot of sellers make that they may not even realize.” Abdallah...
Sultan of Oman reshuffles government
August 21st, 20200 MUSCAT - The Sultan of Oman issued 28 new royal decrees this week during a reshuffle of government roles and responsibilities. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said has named Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi as foreign minister to replace foreign affairs chief Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah after 23 years of service. When you have...
Dubai changes its alcohol consumption laws to help its economy
August 21st, 20200 DUBAI - While the United Arab Emirates struggles to regain its economic footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai has once again loosened its alcohol consumption laws. Previously in Dubai, non-Muslim residents were required to carry plastic red cards issued by police in order to purchase alcohol. Otherwise they’d face action from...
Dearborn/Heights join other local police departments to kick off Operation Safe Streets
August 20th, 20200 DEARBORN — Several local communities will be increasing their police presence over the next two weeks as part of the Operation Safe Streets initiative. Dearborn Police Captain Timothy McHale said that this is a two week traffic enforcement initiative. “The communities involved include Melvindale, Westland, Allen Park, Wayne,......
Dearborn Heights Public Works director clears the air about the water
August 19th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With residents concerned over their water quality, the Dearborn Heights Department of Public Works wants to clear the air. All residents citywide recently received letters in the mail regarding the “lead in their water”, which sparked numerous social media posts about the topic and several residents being...
Commercial real estate struggling during COVID-19 pandemic
August 15th, 20200 While the housing market has been booming during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial real estate continues to struggle as more and more businesses are having to shut their doors. Realtor Dave Abdallah said that another reason for the struggling market is fear. “In general, the real estate market is doing extremely......
Dearborn Heights City Council votes to table payment for corporation counsel
August 14th, 20200 Dearborn Heights — During a recent meeting, the Dearborn Heights City Council announced that it currently does not have a valid contract with its corporation counsel and voted to remove charges billed until a valid contract is in place. The items listed under the city’s current claims and fund transfers included a charge of $16,423...
Dearborn Heights City Council overrides a ninth mayoral veto for financial records
August 13th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Despite having agreed to proceed with its financial audit during a City Council meeting in June, the Dearborn Heights City Council has overridden yet another veto by Mayor Paletko on the matter. The latest of nine vetoes was in regards to a resolution that the Council had voted on at its July 28 meeting requesting......
