Briana Gasorski
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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...
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...
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...
Dearborn Heights mayor appoints new building director
February 19th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With so many new changes in the city of Dearborn Heights, recently appointed Mayor Bill Bazzi has appointed a new building director. Having been an employee in the Building Department for the last 27 years, Rick Watland has been through it all. “I’ve been in construction all my working life,” he said....
Former Hazel Park police detective charged with embezzling public asset forfeiture funds
February 18th, 20210 LANSING — Multiple felony charges have been filed against a former Hazel Park police detective who is accused of conducting a criminal enterprise. Sean Boucher, 45, of Warren, is also accused of embezzling more than $65,000 in public asset forfeiture funds. Boucher was arraigned on Feb. 18 in Oakland County’s 43rd District...
Mayor praises DPW work during snow emergency; Councilman goes on a ride-along
February 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the first big snowfall of the season causing a snow emergency this week, one City Councilman was ready to go along for the ride. Recently appointed Councilman Mo Baydoun had recently spoken with Department of Public Works Director John Selmi and had mentioned wanting to go on a ride-along for the next snow...
Michigan announces $52 million in relief for small businesses
February 18th, 20210 LANSING — The state of Michigan announced that $52.5 million will be given to nearly 6,000 small businesses across the state that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Whitmer said the money will be coming from the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program. “The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program...
Unexpected shortage of second dose of COVID-19 vaccine forces Beaumont to cancel appointments
February 17th, 20210 COMMUNITY — Beaumont recently learned of an expected and significant reduction in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine allocation from the state of Michigan. As a result of the reduction, Beaumont Health Systems had to cancel 1,884 second dose appointments scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18. Beaumont says it is working on automatically......
Beaumont updates visitation guidelines
February 15th, 20210 COMMUNITY - Beaumont Health Systems has updated their COVID-19 visitation guidelines effective Monday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. for all facilities in the system. Visitation will now be permitted for patients who do not have or are not suspected of having COVID-19. Beaumont Health Chief Nursing Officer Susan Grant said that having visitors...
Dearborn Public Schools employees to get their COVID vaccines, agree on reopening plan
February 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — In partnership with the Wayne County Health Department, the Detroit Medical Center and DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan are vaccinating Dearborn schools staff. The Detroit Medical Center and DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan are beginning to vaccinate more than 1,000 teachers and staff from Dearborn Public...
Henry Ford Centennial Library and Esper Branch reopening with limited in-person services
February 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL) and the Esper Branch Library are reopening for limited in-person services beginning Feb. 16. With strict safety protocols in place, HFCL will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. for both in-person...
Dearborn to offer small business grants
February 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — Small business owners in Dearborn who have struggled financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for assistance from the city. The Small Business Grant (SBG) program allows Dearborn business owners to apply to have up to $15,000 worth of specific business expenses reimbursed. Payments for the recipients......
Dearborn Heights reappoints Gary Miotke as corporation counsel
February 12th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After nearly a year of back and forth, the Dearborn Heights City Council has reappointed Gary Miotke to be corporation counsel. Mayor Bill Bazzi submitted the appointment for the Council to vote on. “I’m going to talk about the elephant in the room,” Councilman Dave Abdallah said. “In this particular...
Trial postponed for five men in alleged Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot
February 11th, 20210 GRAND RAPIDS — A trial for five of the men accused of plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer has been postponed until October. The trial was postponed to give defense lawyers more time to receive and analyze evidence. U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker decided to reschedule the trial from March until Oct. 12 in federal court in......
How to get vaccinated at local pharmacies
February 11th, 20211 COMMUNITY — The federal government is shipping 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine directly to retail pharmacies starting this week. The new shipment will be a part of the first phase of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and will go to 6,500 stores nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and Rite Aid locations in select...
Crestwood Schools announces tentative back to classroom plan
February 6th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In a packet emailed to families, Crestwood Schools presented its tentative reintegration plan for bringing students back to the classroom. The letter attached to the packet signed by Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam said that the district is committed to safety. “Since March of 2020, we as a community, a......
