Briana Gasorski
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Road to Restoration clinic restores drivers licenses for 28 in Dearborn
April 9th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Michigan Department of State’s (MDOS) Road to Restoration initiative launches to help Michiganders reinstate their driver's licenses. In October, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson lifted driving suspensions for more than 150,000 and canceled infractions for many more as a means of helping people get back on the...
Attorney General Dana Nessel visits Crestwood Schools
April 8th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Attorney General Dana Nessel paid a visit to the Crestwood School District on Tuesday to learn about its approach to restorative practices in the district. Last year, Nessel announced a restorative practices initiative in order to address racial disparities in school discipline. At the beginning of the 2021-22...
President Biden extends pause on federal student loan repayments
April 7th, 20220 WASHINGTON D.C. — President Biden has officially announced another extension of the pause on federal student loan repayments for millions of borrowers nationwide. The repayments were set to restart May 1, but the pause has been extended through August 31. Biden said that while the economy is recovering from the COVID-19...
Miller Road construction to start April 6
April 6th, 20220 DEARBORN — Drivers can expect to see delays when using Miller Road between Rotunda Drive and Dix Avenue, starting on April 6, as construction is expected to last until the fall. The construction project will consist of more than one mile of concrete pavement removal and replacement, including new driveway approaches, sidewalk ramps...
Ali Abazeed to serve as inaugural director of the Dearborn Department of Public Health
April 6th, 20220 DEARBORN — Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has announced the appointment of Ali Abazeed, MPH, MPP to serve as the inaugural director of the newly established Department of Public Health (DPH). Abazeed is a Dearborn native who most recently served as a public health advisor at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the federal agency...
Dearborn police investigating “suspicious” house fire
April 5th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department and Dearborn Fire Department are investigating a house fire that they believe to be “suspicious.” Firefighters and police officers were called at approximately 4 a.m. on April 4 to a house on the 7800 block of Oakman Boulevard, where the entire back of the home was fully engulfed in...
Dearborn Board of Education discussing possibility of a putting a bond on the November ballot
April 2nd, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education is continuing discussions on the possibility of a public bond vote. The discussions started following a citizens infrastructure committee overwhelmingly supporting the need for a new bond. The Vision for Infrastructure and Planning Committee (VIP) presented its report to...
City impressed with new trash hauler, optimistic about future
April 2nd, 20221 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Priority Waste is just a week into its service contract, but the city is already impressed with the service from the trash hauler. The Clinton Township-based Priority Waste began its service contract with the city on March 21 and while still in the early stages of the transition from GFL, city officials are...
Global Woman Magazine recognizes Najah Bazzy among top six Muslim female thought leaders
April 2nd, 20220 DEARBORN — Global Woman Magazine has recognized Zaman founder and CEO Najah Bazzy as one of the top six Muslim female thought leaders. “Making a positive impact in a sea of billions of voices is difficult enough in itself,” the article read. “The following six women have been doing it anyway by kicking down the doors that...
Zaman International to host Iftar dinner
April 2nd, 20220 DEARBORN — Zaman International will be hosting a community Iftar dinner on Saturday, April 9 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn. Tickets for the event are available for $50 and can only be purchased online at Zaman's website. Proceeds will support Zaman’s programs, which empower women and their children to break...
State partners with FCC to investigate robocalls
March 30th, 20220 LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel is partnering with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate robocalls and caller ID spoofing. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between state and federal robocall investigators makes it easier for them to share details between agencies. Michigan joins more than 20 other...
Detroit police expanding crisis intervention team to better respond to mental health calls
March 29th, 20220 DETROIT — The program designed to help police officers respond to mental health calls has expanded to another Detroit police precinct. The crisis intervention team officers are trained to identify people who may need help and connect them with mental health support. “The crisis intervention team is part of the mental health...
Local developer buys Oakland Mall, plans to start changes right away
March 29th, 20220 TROY — A developer has a plan to repurpose the 2 million square foot Oakland Mall in Troy. Mario Kiezi, a 31-year-old, self-described young visionary and real estate developer, just purchased the mall last week and already has ideas. “We feel like this is one of the sleepiest sites in Metro Detroit,” he said. “And we are...
Dearborn businessman caught dumping trash for eighth time in Detroit
March 29th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn businessman Mahmoud Saad was caught on camera illegally dumping trash in Detroit for an eighth time. The vehicles caught all eight times on camera were owned by Saad, who owns Cost Friendly Tree Service based in Dearborn. In the latest incident, the vehicle was caught dumping landscaping debris from the...
Sherri Saad named Broker/Owner of the Year for RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan
March 26th, 20220 TROY — Sherri Saad, broker/owner of RE/MAX Leading Edge, has been named Broker/Owner of the Year. The award was presented during the RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan Awards Gala. The annual event was held virtually this year and celebrated the accomplishments of RE/MAX’s highest performers in Southeast Michigan. The......
Dearborn Heights receives $1.6 million in federal funds to mitigate flooding
March 25th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights has received a check for $1.675 million in federal aid to mitigate flooding. The funds are intended to help address the ongoing flooding issue along the Ecorse Creek. The funds were recently announced by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and is among $15,362,725 in project...
Dearborn Heights pharmacist charged in $10.6 million insurance fraud ring
March 23rd, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A Dearborn Heights pharmacist has been arrested for her role in a $10.6 million insurance fraud ring. Zeinab Makki, 59, was charged with one count of healthcare fraud the same day her husband, Wahid Mohamed Makki, was charged with wire fraud and money laundering for using more than $1 million in COVID relief......
Dearborn Heights man accused of using $1 million in pandemic relief to buy Middle East condo
March 23rd, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A Dearborn Heights man has been charged in connection with a scheme to buy a condominium in the Middle East. The complaint claims that Wahid Mohamed Makki, 59, used more than $1 million in federal pandemic relief funding to buy a condominium in the Middle East. He is charged with wire fraud and money...
LAHC to honor FBI Deputy Director Paul M. Abbate
March 22nd, 20220 DEARBORN — The Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) is recognizing FBI Deputy Director Paul M. Abbate for excellence and great achievements. The 2022 Excellence and Great Achievements Award is expected to be presented to Abbate during the LAHC’s 34th Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Shenandoah Country Club...
Dearborn Heights car dealership part of man’s $200,000 vehicle scam
March 22nd, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A Flint man is being accused of scamming multiple dealerships across the state out of $201,000 worth of vehicles, including a dealership in Dearborn Heights. Eddie Hendrickson, 40, is accused of using stolen Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses to apply for approximately 10 auto loans totaling more...
Dearborn police caution public about dangers of “Orbeez Challenge” TikTok trend
March 21st, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is warning the public about a new TikTok trend that has had them responding to numerous incidents already. The “Orbeez Challenge” TikTok trend involves targeting bystanders with gel blaster guns filled with water-absorbent polymer beads. Over the last several weeks, the Dearborn......
Fordson High School joining DuVall Elementary in hosting 100-year anniversary celebrations
March 21st, 20220 DEARBORN — Fordson High School and DuVall Elementary School are inviting the public to reserve spots for 100-year celebrations scheduled for May. The schools are also looking for program sponsors to help pay for the events. Fordson has a gala event planned for May 14 from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. that will include a formal program at...
Dearborn Public Schools recognized for budget presentation
March 19th, 20220 DEARBORN — For the fourth year in a row, the Dearborn Public School District has been recognized for excellence in how it presents its budget. The district was awarded a Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) by the Association of School Business Officials International for the current 2021-22 fiscal year budget. The Association of......
Interview: Dearborn Heights Police Chief outlines vision for the department
March 19th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Shortly after being named the new police chief, Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod S. Hart outlined his vision for the department. Hart served for 26 years with the Novi Police Department, where he served in many roles, including assistant chief of police from 2012 to 2017. In 2017, Hart became police chief in...
Glenn Maleyko named president-elect of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and School Administrators
March 19th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko is continuing to be a leader on education issues, now at the state level. At the Michigan Association of Superintendents and School Administrators (MASA) winter 2022 conference, Maleyko was appointed president-elect. MASA provides “just-in-time” technical,......
