State Rep. Hammoud says funding for bridges an uphill battle in legislature
March 5th, 20210 DEARBORN — Governor Whitmer made an appearance Wednesday at the Miller-Rotunda Bridge in Dearborn with county and city officials. The visit to the aging bridge highlights the governor’s long-standing promise to inject repair funds into the state’s crumbling roadways and infrastructure. Whitmer discussed her “Bridge...
Schools in Northville, Dearborn report COVID-19 outbreaks
March 5th, 20210 DEARBORN/NORTHVILLE — Northville High School and Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn have both had to place sports teams under mandatory quarantine. In Northville, there have been 12 positive cases of COVID-19 reported over the last two days, which resulted in 41 students being placed in quarantine. All positive cases are...
Attorney Rabih Hamawi celebrates four-year anniversary, $7.6 million recovered for clients
March 4th, 20210 SOUTHFIELD — In its four years in practice, the Law Office of Rabih Hamawi has recovered over $7.6 million on behalf of its clients in fire, property damage, and insurance-coverage cases, something Hamawi is proud of. Hamawi founded his Southfield-based law firm in February 2017. “The firm was established to fight for those who...
Dearborn Heights continues its fight against COVID-19
March 4th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — While the Berwyn Senior Citizen Center is compiling a list of residents for vaccine distribution, community leaders are distributing masks. Treasurer Lisa Hicks-Clayton said that the mask distribution is the result of Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Homeland Security providing masks to cities and...
Dearborn hosts event to review high school options
March 4th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will be hosting a virtual event to review programs for high schoolers to help get a head start on their futures. The event will take place online on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. and can be accessed via Facebook at www.facebook.com/dearbornpublicschools or on the district’s Youtube channel at...
Crestwood School District announces reintegration plan
March 4th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Starting this week, the Crestwood School District is slowly reintroducing students back to the classroom after nearly a year. Beginning March 3 through March 12, the elementary and preschools will host small group tours for specific classrooms. The week of March 15, all elementary schools and preschools will...
Dearborn to offer 500 appointments for COVID vaccines on March 4
March 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is offering 500 appointments for people age 65 and older to receive the COVID vaccine on March 4. The appointments will be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will assist the city in testing its online system to try to ensure appointments flow smoothly in the future. Those who qualify are asked to visit...
Dearborn provides construction update
March 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — Effective March 3 until March 27, the city of Dearborn has announced construction updates for the month of March. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), there will be a closure of the northbound M-39 service drive (Southfield Freeway) and US-12 (Michigan Ave.) to begin on March 3 and last for...
State expands vaccine eligibility to include those 50 years or older; Detroit expands to include UAW employees
March 3rd, 20210 LANSING — During a media event Wednesday, Governor Whitmer announced the expansion of vaccine distribution to begin March 8. Effective March 8, Michiganders 50 years or older with a pre-existing condition will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines. Two weeks later, the state is expecting to be able to expand again to everyone...
Police seeking witnesses to fatal traffic collision
March 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Police are asking for any witnesses to a fatal traffic collision to come forward with any information they may have. The incident occurred on Feb. 27 at approximately 8:15 p.m. in the area of Greenfield Road south of Ford Road. A pedestrian identified as a 67-year-old woman was crossing Greenfield when she...
Michigan widely increases indoor capacity limits
March 2nd, 20210 MICHIGAN — Restaurants in Michigan are now allowed to be at 50 percent capacity, with up to 100 people, thanks to changes to the state's COVID-19 orders, which also effect other indoor activities. On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced updates to two of its epidemic orders, allowing for...
Board of Review sessions for property tax assessments begin March 8
March 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — Beginning the week of March 8, residents who want to appeal their property assessments will have several opportunities to do so. The Dearborn Assessor’s Board of Review will be hosting numerous sessions. The in-person appeals will take place at the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC) at 16901 Michigan Ave. All...
DTW gets award for customer satisfaction during pandemic
March 1st, 20210 DETROIT — The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has been recognized for customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Airports Council International (ACI). The ACI rewarded the DTW with the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport by Size and Region. The award is one of the highest honors in...
Andiamo Dearborn to close after 17 years, property bought by Arab American businessman
February 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group is closing the Andiamo location in Dearborn after losing nearly $3 million due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After 17 years, the location will be closing its doors for good on Sunday, Feb. 28. Vicari said that they are sad to announce the closing. “We are sad to announce that after...
Dearborn Heights Fire Department, animal control and sewer workers work together to save a dog’s life
February 27th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — While it may sometimes seem like a dog-eat-dog world, Dearborn Heights came together to help one underdog who found himself in a troubling situation. On Feb. 24, the Dearborn Heights Fire Department and Animal Control received a call for help in Helm Haven in Hines Park. According to Fire Chief Dave......
New TCF Banking Center opening in ACC Community Center on West Seven Mile in Detroit
February 26th, 20210 DETROIT — TCF Bank is celebrating the opening of its newest banking center in Detroit with a virtual grand opening event on Friday. The banking center is inside of the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) Community Center on the city’s west side. The facility will fill a gap in a location where the nearest bank is more...
Former U.S. Olympics Gymnastics coach found dead in apparent suicide after 24 criminal charges filed against him
February 25th, 20210 LANSING — The body of a former U.S. Olympics gymnastic coach was found at a rest stop Thursday, the same day that Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Office filed 24 criminal charges against him. John Geddert, 63, of Grand Ledge, was also the former owner of the Lansing-area Twistars USA Gymnastics Club and had ties to convicted......
U.S. Senate confirms former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as secretary of energy
February 25th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — In a vote of 64-35, the Senate confirmed former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be secretary of energy. Granholm was President Biden’s nominee for the role. In recent years, Granholm has taken a deep interest in energy issues and was even considered to be a top candidate for the role had Hillary...
How to make your offer on a new home stand out
February 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In the current home sellers market, it can be challenging to ensure an offer made on a new home stands out above the rest. Dave Abdallah, a local realtor for more than 35 years, said that there are some pointers and tips he likes to give new home buyers to help them get into the home of their dreams. “Put a...
Whitmer visits Garden City Hospital, observes vaccination efforts
February 25th, 20210 GARDEN CITY — Governor Whitmer traveled to a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Garden City to observe firsthand the collaboration between the hospital and Wayne County to vaccinate eligible residents. The clinic is located in the hospital’s Medical Office Building, 6255 Inkster Road, with services Monday-Friday, during...
Dearborn Schools families to receive additional SNAP food benefits
February 25th, 20210 DEARBORN — Parents of students enrolled in Dearborn Public Schools will be receiving new or additional food benefits in the coming months. Earlier this month, the state announced that it would provide additional food benefits for any students who are eligible for free lunch or breakfast through schools and whose schools were not......
Dearborn Heights mayor appoints new chief of staff
February 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Along with all of the other changes that have occurred over the last month at City Hall, there is a newly appointed chief of staff in the mayor’s office. Upon Mayor Bill Bazzi’s appointment, former Chief of Staff Krissy Laslo was relieved of her position and Mariana Hernandez was appointed. Hernandez, who...
Nessel’s office charges two for threats made to officials, including Stabenow
February 23rd, 20210 LANSING – Two men are facing criminal charges for reportedly making threats against public officials in the events leading up to and following the November election, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday. Daniel Thompson, 62, formerly of Gregory and now living in Harrison, is charged with three counts of......
Dearborn DPW Yard opens for household bulk materials
February 20th, 20210 DEARBORN - The city of Dearborn is opening its DPW yard on Saturday, Feb. 20 for free drop off of household bulk materials. The yard will be open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and proof of residency and a face mask are required. The city cannot accept bulk debris from businesses, apartments or commercial operations and commercial...
Winter storms causing delays in vaccine shipments; Oakland County administers 99 percent of its vaccines
February 19th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified of delays in shipments due to winter weather. With extreme winter weather throughout the country, including Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky, the CDC has said that vaccine shipments coming in are continuing to be delayed. “We ask that......
