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FEMA flooding application deadline extended to Oct. 13
September 8th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY – The deadline for survivors of the June 25–26 severe storms and flooding to register with FEMA for individual disaster assistance has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 13, the agency announced Wednesday. The extension applies to survivors living in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. The original deadline was Sept....
Two men from Dearborn among those charged in $800,000 illegal opioid ring
September 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — Hassan Samir Saad, 33, and Ali Hussein Keblawi, 26, both of Dearborn, have been charged for their part in an illegal opioid operation out of a pharmacy in Redford. On Wednesday, acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Saima Mohsin announced an indictment against Saad and Keblawi as well as two patient...
Evans appoints Arab American woman to help lead Wayne County’s legal department
September 2nd, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — On Thursday, Wayne County announced the appointment of an Arab American woman to a leadership role in its legal department. On Sept. 2, the Wayne County Commission approved the appointment of Souriana Sue Hammoud to the position of deputy corporation counsel. Last month, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans...
Dearborn trash pickup delayed due to Labor Day
September 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn says residential trash pickup will be delayed by one day and most city buildings will be closed for the upcoming Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6. Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup will be delayed by one day for each trash district for the week of Sept. 6 - 11. For example, if a resident's...
Reminder: FEMA application deadline is Sept. 13
September 1st, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — FEMA is reminding residents of Wayne County impacted by the June 25-26 severe storms and flooding that the application deadline to receive assistance is Monday, Sept. 13. The deadline is the same for residents of Washtenaw and Wayne Counties to get assistance towards damage or losses from the storms. Washtenaw and...
Dearborn police identify two suspects in separate shooting homicides on Sunday
August 31st, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred last Sunday. Suspects have been identified in both investigations. Police say that at approximately 8:30 a.m., they responded to the 5000 block of Heather Dr. on a report of a shooting, with one subject injured. Responding...How to get a Dearborn city calendar
DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn publishes a calendar every year that contains important details about city operations, taxes, public meetings and more. The city says its 2022 City Calendar will be available for residents’ convenience at city buildings starting in early December. The city will not be taking orders for mailing the...
Dearborn police looking for witnesses in Saturday shooting
August 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is looking for public assistance and witnesses to a shooting incident early Saturday. Police say that on Saturday, Aug. 28, at approximately 2 a.m., Dearborn officers responded to the 25000 block of Michigan Ave. on a report of a shooting, with one person injured. At the scene, officers...
Whitmer requests presidential disaster declaration for Macomb and Oakland Counties from June’s flooding
August 27th, 20210 LANSING - Governor Whitmer on Friday requested that President Biden add Macomb and Oakland counties to the presidential disaster declaration issued for Wayne and Washtenaw counties following heavy rainfall and flooding in late June, making for federal assistance for those affected. “A presidential declaration for these additional...
Emirates allows travelers to Beirut from U.S. and some other countries to bring extra luggage through September
August 26th, 20210 DUBAI – Starting Thursday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 30, Emirates airline's economy class passengers traveling to Beirut from the U.S. and some other countries via Dubai will be eligible to carry an additional piece of luggage totaling 50 lbs. The additional baggage allowance will help customers pack extra items to support family and...
Dozens killed in deadly blasts at Kabul airport as U.S. seals gates, leaving thousands of Afghans
August 26th, 20210 Suicide bombings claimed by ISIS killed dozens at the crowded Kabul airport gates on Thursday, causing havoc and chaos during the final days of the Western airlift of its allies. Kabul health officials were quoted as saying 60 civilians were killed, including children. Earlier reports said at least 52 were wounded, while witnesses...FEMA experts hold “Protect Your Property” workshop on rebuilding after flood damage, Aug. 26
August 23rd, 20210 Federal disaster experts are hosting a workshop on property damage mitigation and recovery after June's floods in Dearborn. Dearborn's government is encouraging residents and business owners to attend the community workshop at 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26. It promises to provide information on how to lessen the impact of future...
Whitmer calls on energy companies to increase payouts for power outages
August 20th, 20210 LANSING - Governor Whitmer is calling on utilities companies to automatically credit Michiganders who experienced recent widespread outages and increase the amount paid out to them towards compensations. DTE Energy drew outrage from customers who lost power for days after last week's storm by offering a tiny credit to their next...
Dearborn returns to normal curbside bulk pickup, residents asked to call for special pickup
August 20th, 20210 DEARBORN - Dearborn's government is reminding residents that the city has returned to normal curbside bulk pickup, which may mean that a special pickup is needed for people that are still removing large amounts of flood-damaged materials from their homes. Residents should call 313-943-2150 for specific details, and for an assessment...
Eric Doeh selected as new CEO to lead state’s largest behavioral health organization
August 19th, 20210 DETROIT — The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s (DWIHN) Board of Directors has named Eric Doeh as the organization’s new CEO. The DWIHN provides integrated behavioral health services and support to more than 75,000 people in Wayne County. Last year alone the DWIHN served nearly 200,000 individuals throughout the......
Dearborn artist Danya Zituni selected as WDET’s “Artist Next Door” fellow
August 19th, 20210 DEARBORN — Danya Zituni, a Dearborn-based Arab American artist, is one of six artists awarded a stipend in WDET's "Artist Next Door" project. WDET's website says the project highlights artists whose work "gives us a greater understanding of their cultural heritage and bring us closer as a region of neighbors." Zituni, a...
Many in Dearborn, surrounding communities still out of power; dry ice available 1-6 p.m. for Dearborn residents
August 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — Many Residents in Dearborn continue to be out of power, after strong winds and rain took out infrastructure earlier in the week, causing outages throughout southeast Michigan and surrounding communities. DTE Energy's outage map shows massive outages on the west side of town, out into neighboring Dearborn Heights.......
Dearborn offers free physical activities for students with disabilities
August 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — A free physical activity program adapted for youth with disabilities is now being offered to students in Dearborn who are ages 5- to 18-years-old. The Program for Inclusive Physical Exercise and Recreation Strategies (PIPERS) is designed to increase access to opportunities for physical activity among Dearborn youth with...
Dearborn Police looking for Dodge Avenger that left the scene of an accident
August 11th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is looking for a vehicle that may have caused a serious accident and left the scene before police arrived to investigate. Police say that on Thursday, Aug. 5, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to an accident in the area of Military Street near Monroe Street. A motorcyclist...
Dingell announces $350,375 grant for Dearborn Fire Department
August 10th, 20210 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced that the Dearborn Fire Department will receive a $350,375 regional grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will be used to provide firefighters with improved National Fire Protection...
Flood/sewer backup damage and estimated losses form due in Dearborn by Aug. 9
August 6th, 20210 DEARBORN – Residents who experienced flooding or sewer backups in their homes during the June 25-26 storms are asked to fill out a flood/ sewer backup damage and estimated losses report form to the city by Monday, Aug. 9. Residents can fill out the form online at www.cityofdearborn.org/flood. Those without Internet access or......
DPW Yard open every Saturday in August for bulk drop off
August 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — The city's post-flood trash disposal project continues into August, with the city announcing that the DPW Yard will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in August for disposal of flood-damaged items and other bulk materials not picked up at the curb. The DPW yard is at 2951 Greenfield. Proof of Dearborn residency is...
What can campaign finance filings tell us about Dearborn’s primary candidates?
July 30th, 20210 Dearborn residents have a packed field of candidates to choose from for the upcoming mayoral and City Council primary races. By voting for a candidate, residents entrust them to have the capacity and experience to handle complex paperwork, have a comprehension of city budgets and do research into and follow the local laws that govern......
Whitmer puts forward plan to provide flood relief to those not qualified for FEMA or who don’t get enough resources
July 29th, 20210 LANSING – On Thursday, Governor Whitmer announced a plan to utilize $10 million in state general funds to provide emergency relief to households impacted by June 25-26's heavy rainfall and flooding. The funding will be allocated to the Detroit and Wayne and Washtenaw Counties to set up "residential gap funding grant...
Dearborn yard open Saturday, July 31 for bulk trash drop off
July 29th, 20210 DEARBORN - To meet demand for bulk drop off after recent flooding, the DPW Yard will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, for disposal of flood damaged items and other bulk materials not picked up at the curb, Dearborn government said. The DPW Yard is at 2951 Greenfield Road. Proof of Dearborn residency is required.......
