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...
Applications open for $1,000 bonuses for childcare professionals, grants for childcare programs
March 22nd, 20220 LANSING — A second round of the Child Care Stabilization Grant program is now underway and will distribute $365 million to give every full-time childcare professional a $1,000 retention bonus and to help childcare programs. The grants are available to Michigan’s approximately 8,000 licensed childcare programs and their...
Dearborn Police investigating road rage incident involving victim struck with vehicle
March 22nd, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department says that on Monday, March 14, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call at the intersection of Schaefer Road — north of Butler — near Ford Motor Company Gate 9, where a woman was reportedly struck by a blue sedan of an unknown make/model. The driver was described as a...
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...
Sam Hussein takes Metrotech from humble beginnings to a one-of-a-kind autoshop in Dearborn
March 19th, 20220 DEARBORN — Sam Hussein, owner of Metrotech Automotive Group on Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn, has been busy during the state’s painful pothole season. It’s no wonder he is. Managing the 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility and a full crew of technicians is no small matter. But what really makes the shop unique is...
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,...
Islamic Institute of America holds fundraiser, announces move to major new facilities are in the works
March 18th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic Institute of America (IIOFA) in Dearborn Heights held its fifth annual fundraising dinner at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center last Sunday to a packed audience of state and local officials and the community. The large gathering of more than 800 attendees marked a return to full-scale events in the...
Imam Sadr Foundation USA holds fundraising gala in Dearborn, featuring its president, Rabab Al-Sadr
March 18th, 20220 DEARBORN - The Imam Sadr Foundation (ISF) USA held its 22nd annual event and fundraising gala at the Islamic Center of America on Saturday, March 12. The gathering saw an immense show of support for the organization that has been doing critical social and humanitarian work for Lebanon’s most vulnerable populations for...
Jury finds Farmington Hills youth accused of killing his mother guilty
March 18th, 20220 PONTIAC — On Monday, Muhammad Altantawi, 20, of Farmington Hills was found guilty of killing his mother, five years after he was accused of the crime. After a two-hour deliberation, an Oakland County Circuit Court jury came back with a verdict that could mean life in prison without parole for Altantawi. The trial took time...
Russell Kavalhuna to leave Henry Ford to become next chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges
March 17th, 20220 CHRISTIANSBURG, VA – The State Board for Virginia's Community Colleges has hired Russell Kavalhuna, J.D. to serve as the next chancellor, a press release from the colleges read. A former federal prosecutor and aviation workforce expert, Kavalhuna is the current president of Henry Ford College in Dearborn. Kavalhuna’s selection......
Jewell Jones to serve two years probation in drunk driving, resisting arrest convictions
March 17th, 20220 HOWELL — On Thursday, A judge sentenced State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) to two years' probation for an April drunk driving incident that led to a physical altercation with police on I-96 in Livingston County. Livingston County Circuit Judge Michael Hatty credited on the sentence the 61 days Jones served last fall as well as...
Dearborn Hills Golf Course closed for the season
March 17th, 20220 DEARBORN — Due to damage sustained during the flooding in June, the Dearborn Hills Golf Course will remain closed for the season. The catastrophic flooding that impacted more than 1,000 residents in the city caused significant damage to the golf course. “Despite year-round efforts to bring the course back to viability, many......
Detroit, Hamtramck entrepreneurs can win $100K for their physical retail location through Comerica
March 15th, 20220 DETROIT — Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit have announced the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and $100,000 donation from Comerica Bank to this year’s winner. The contest, which is returning for the first time since 2019, aims to promote small business economic development in Detroit. Entrepreneurs with a retail...
Ceremony scheduled to rename the North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport after Warren C. Evans
March 15th, 20221 ROMULUS — The North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport is scheduled to be renamed after Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans on April 4. The Wayne County Airport Authority Board of Directors voted in June to rename the terminal in Evans’ honor. Detroit Metro Airport will hold a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. on April 4 to...
Dearborn bank robbery suspect caught hiding in porta-potty
March 15th, 20220 DEARBORN — A suspect in the robbery of Dearborn Federal Savings Bank was identified by Dearborn police and caught hiding in a porta-potty. On March 2, the suspect walked up to the window at Dearborn Federal Savings Bank on Michigan Ave. near Military and gestured to his hip, implying he had a weapon before handing the bank teller a...
Dearborn Public Library presents “Life Skills” programs
March 15th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is launching a series of “Life Skills” programs to help demonstrate how to perform basic skills. The first installment will be held online on Wednesday, March 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This installment is “How to Fix a Leaky Faucet” and library staff will demonstrate how to use one......
Dearborn Fire Department promotes Laura Ridenour to deputy fire chief
March 15th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Fire Department has promoted Fire Marshal Laura Ridenour to deputy fire chief, making her the highest-ranking woman in the department’s history. Ridenour is a Dearborn native and graduate of Eastern Michigan University. She received a master’s of public administration from the University of...Dearborn high schools to plan welcome events for incoming freshmen
March 12th, 20220 DEARBORN — Edsel Ford High School, Dearborn High School and Fordson High School are planning different events to welcome incoming freshmen students. Eighth graders and their parents are welcome to attend the events scheduled at their designated high school, even if they are not currently enrolled in Dearborn Public......
Dearborn Heights City Council passes resolution to temporarily allow food trucks
March 12th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights City Council has approved a temporary process for food licenses just in time for Ramadan. The ordinance put forth by Corporation Counsel Gary Miotke was to allow for temporary, mobilized food facilities. The motion was put forward by Councilman Bob Constan and seconded by Councilman Ray...
12 doctors get prison time for $250M opioid scheme
March 11th, 20220 DETROIT – A dozen doctors are among 16 people in Michigan and Ohio who have been sentenced to prison in an opioid scheme that included the distribution of 6.6 million pills and $250 million in false billings, authorities said. The health care fraud exploited patients suffering from opioid addiction, the Justice Department said in a......
