Briana Gasorski
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MDHHS issues order requiring nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines
January 20th, 20220 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued an epidemic order requiring nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines. The facilities will be required to offer on-site doses to their residents. “With the omicron variant rapidly spreading across our state and cases of COVID-19 continuing to...West Bloomfield housekeeper accused of stealing more than $500,000 from homeowners
January 20th, 20220 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Police say a 39-year-old housekeeper was arrested after stealing more than $500,000 in luxury items from homeowners over the last four months. According to police, the investigation started in mid-October and is connected to at least 20 different items that were stolen from homes throughout southeast...Ex-Detroit councilman Andre Spivey receives two-year prison sentence for bribery
January 20th, 20220 DETROIT — Former Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery. Spivey had resigned in September after pleading guilty and admitting to accepting more than $35,000 in bribes in exchange for towing contracts. The court said that it will delay when he has to report...400 million free N95 masks to be made available starting next week
January 20th, 20220 WASHINGTON D.C. — The Biden administration is expected to be making 400 million N95 masks available for distribution for free starting next week. The announcement came after federal officials started emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings. The masks will come from...Local communities march for equality in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS/WESTLAND — In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, both Dearborn Heights and Westland hosted walks of service. In Westland, the city hosted its 21st annual march in honor of Dr. King. “We usually see about 200 people each year,” Mayor Bill Wild said. “We have a commitment to having a welcoming city...Dearborn hosts inauguration event for Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, City Council and Charter Commission members
January 20th, 20220 DEARBORN — On Jan. 15, Abdullah H. Hammoud took the oath of office with his wife by his side and was sworn in with a copy of his family’s Quran. The ceremony also included the swearing in of all seven City Council members, Clerk George Darany and all nine members of the Charter Revision Commission. After the ceremony, Hammoud...Dearborn Public Schools ready, but not planning on returning to virtual learning
January 19th, 20221 DEARBORN — As one of the largest school districts in Michigan, Dearborn Public Schools says that it’s ready, but not yet planning to pull students out of classrooms. In a recent article by WXYZ, a Fordson High School teacher said that attendance in his classes are low due to the spread of the Omicron variant of...City officials warn against flushing cleansing wipes into sewers
January 19th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — City officials are joining other Southeastern Michigan authorities in warning against flushing “flushable” cleansing wipes into sewers. The “flushable” cleansing wipes most commonly used for cleaning and hygienic purposes do not actually decompose as they are flushed down toilets and make their way into...Beaumont Health partnering with Mood Lifters to offer mental health care
January 18th, 20220 DEARBORN — Metro Detroit residents now have the opportunity to participate in a mental wellness program at no cost to themselves. As a part of the Beaumont Healthy Communities program, using a computer and an Internet connection, participants who may be experiencing anxiety or depression or just wish to feel better can participate...Dearborn reorganizes school board, celebrates School Board Recognition Month
January 17th, 20220 DEARBORN — As part of School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko thanked trustees for their service and the board was reorganized. “I want to take a moment to recognize our outstanding board team that we have here in Dearborn,” Maleyko said. “Thank you for your outstanding service to the school community...D7 Board member resigns suddenly
January 17th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights D7 School Board Trustee Mandy Diroff resigned suddenly during the Jan. 5 school board meeting. In a recording played by a parent, Diroff read her resignation letter, saying she has been feeling irrelevant by the board president, Carrie Harleton, whom she identified only by title. “It is with...Dearborn Heights City Council selects new Council chair, pro tem
January 17th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights City Council selected its new Council chairperson and Council chairperson pro tem during its Jan. 11 City Council meeting. In a unanimous vote, Councilman Dave Abdallah was appointed the new chairman. Mo Baydoun nominated Councilman Ray Muscat to be Council chair pro tem and the Council...Dearborn man wins $1 million Powerball prize from ticket bought in Dearborn Heights
January 14th, 20220 DEARBORN — One Dearborn resident is $1 million richer after purchasing a Powerball lottery ticket from a gas station he frequents in Dearborn Heights. Dearborn resident Keith Burge won the $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. Burge’s ticket had the matching numbers, 10-40-45-56-67, in the Dec. 4 drawing. He...Dearborn Heights offers warming stations throughout the city
January 14th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Residents who are adversely affected by cold weather conditions and do not have access to heat are being given access to warming stations for relief. Residents seeking temporary relief from the cold are invited to visit a variety of city facilities and to enjoy the various on-site activities and programs each has...Dearborn Police catch breaking and entering suspect, believe he is responsible for other crimes in the area
January 13th, 20220 DEARBORN — On Jan. 10, Dearborn Police were dispatched to a breaking and entering alarm at a cell phone store in the area of Warren and Greenfield. When police arrived, the door was open and several products were missing, but there was no one at the scene of the crime. Upon an immediate investigation, police were able to identify a......
Garden City man arrested for bank robbery in Rochester Hills after listing his vehicle for sale
January 13th, 20220 ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland County detectives pretended to be interested in purchasing a vehicle listed for sale by a suspected bank robber. Ali Hussein Farhat of Garden City is accused of robbing a Chase Bank at 75 N. Adams Rd. in Rochester Hills on Dec. 31. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said that Farhat had given a note...Michigan among 38 states settling student loan debt with Navient
January 13th, 20221 LANSING — Navient, a large student loan provider, has settled allegations of predatory lending practices for $1.85 billion, resulting in debt cancellations and restitution. The announcement came from Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who said the settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation and $95 million in...ATF agents seize drugs, guns, cash during Dearborn Heights raid
January 13th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made a large find during a raid in Dearborn Heights. According to court reports, agents made their way into the home of 25-year-old Demarious Cockream on Jan. 7, where he was detained while they conducted a search of the property. During...Dearborn police arrest suspect for larceny and attempt to steal vehicles
January 12th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect caught breaking into vehicles and even trying to steal one. During the early morning hours of Jan. 12, the police responded to a resident call from the 7900 block of Coleman Street. The caller reported a male subject attempting to open vehicle......
Arab American-owned gun shop to provide gun locks for free for the rest of the year
January 12th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A local, Arab American-owned gun shop has committed to offering free gun safety locks to residents for the rest of the year. Point Blank Firearms in Dearborn Heights is partnering with the Dearborn Heights Police Department for this initiative. The store celebrated its grand opening in July. Owners Ramy...Clean Water Action canvassers to go door-to-door
January 12th, 20220 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is notifying residents that Clean Water Action (CWA) canvassers are planning on going door-to-door throughout the city. CWA is a national environmental organization with the mission of, “working for clean and safe water, waste prevention and funding for enforcement of environmental......
Career fair speakers needed for Edsel Ford and Dearborn High
January 12th, 20220 DEARBORN — Edsel Ford and Dearborn High schools are looking for career fair speakers to speak with teens about different jobs and businesses. Edsel Ford will be hosting a Career Day on Feb. 10 at the high school and Dearborn High’s will be on Feb. 24. Speakers are needed from a broad variety of careers to give students an...Schools to follow new CDC guidelines of reduced isolation time to five days
January 12th, 20220 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is now following the CDC in reducing isolation time for those with COVID. The isolation time is being changed from 10 days to five days for anyone who tests positive but isn’t showing symptoms. This means anyone who tests positive, but sees no symptoms or sees......