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Gov. Whitmer signs legislation changing Michigan’s presidential primary election date
February 4th, 20230 LANSING — On Feb. 1, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 13, sponsored by state Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), moving the state’s presidential primary from the second Tuesday in March to February 27, 2024, and to the fourth Tuesday in February for each presidential primary election following. “As a diverse, dynamic,...
Michigan doctor sentenced to 16.5 years in prison for his part in a fraudulent health care scheme
February 3rd, 20230 A Michigan doctor, Francisco Patino, M.D., was sentenced to 16.5 years in prison for his role in a fraudulent health care scheme. This scheme generated more than $250 million in false and counterfeit claims that were submitted to Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance programs, as well exploited patients suffering from addiction...
Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi holds meeting to explore ways to strengthen the city’s small businesses
February 3rd, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Bill Bazzi held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce to traverse ways their organizations can help strengthen the health and competitiveness of the city's small businesses. SBA District Director Laketa Henderson, outreach and amp...
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting men and women to join its team
February 1st, 20230 DETROIT — The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is currently looking for individuals to join its workforce as there is a 25 percent vacancy among its staff. This struggle to hire workers has been an ongoing nationwide issue, and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office is aiming to tackle this matter by recruiting men and women to step into...
The American Human Rights Council hosts open house at new office in Dearborn
January 29th, 20230 DEARBORN — The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) hosted an open house at its new location, 3 Parklane Towers Suite #1004 West in Dearborn last Tuesday, January 17. In efforts to continue their commitment to support the cause of human rights and further progress their partnership, supporters gathered at the AHRC's new location....
Dearborn Heights lawyer allegedly scams 81-year-old woman out of her Canton home
January 27th, 20230 Juliette Long, an 81-year-old widow, was looking to sell her home of 28 years as it was facing foreclosure. A pair of real estate agents listed her home in Canton for sale and got an offer for it after two months on the market. This offer would leave Long with a large amount of money from her home's equity and would allow her to move...
Michael Londeau appointed by the Westland City Council as interim mayor
January 21st, 20230 WESTLAND — Michael P. Londeau has been named the ninth mayor of Westland after a City Council meeting Tuesday, January 17. Westland's City Council voted Londeau as the interim mayor in the meeting following former Mayor Bill Wild vacating his seat. Wild left his position on January 17 in pursuit of another job in the private sector....
Dearborn woman convicted in fraudulent $65 million pharmaceutical coupon scheme
January 20th, 20230 DEARBORN — On Friday, January 13, a Dearborn woman was convicted by a federal jury on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to her participation in a multi-year scheme to obtain more than $65 million from numerous pharmaceutical co-pay assistance programs, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison. Joining...
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network launches its mobile application
January 19th, 20230 DETROIT — The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) has launched its first mobile app to provide easy and convenient access to its behavioral health services. This application has been in the works for more than a year and allows Wayne County residents to access resources and services offered by the DWIHN to assist them...
Mona Makki appointed to the Corewell Health East Board of Directors
January 19th, 20230 DEARBORN – Mona Makki has been appointed to Corewell Health East's Board of Directors to help direct and lead the organization. Corewell Health was formerly known as Beaumont Health. Makki is the director of the ACCESS Community Health and Research Center in Dearborn. She served on the Beaumont Hospital Dearborn Community Advisory...
Dearborn Schools unveiled first electrical school bus in Michigan
December 16th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools held the unveiling of its first electric school bus on Thursday, December 15 at the Fairlane Estate. The bus is a Blue Bird All American RE electric school bus and the first in Michigan. Electrical school buses are useful in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that diesel buses emit. Dearborn...
Dearborn Public Schools investing in capital advancements
December 7th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is close to spending $100 million on capital advancements to buildings in the district over the next two years. The district obtained $55 million from the federal COVID relief funding through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ESSER). This funding was also used for...
Wayne County announces new Millennial Advisory Board
December 7th, 20220 Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans has launched the Millennial Advisory Board. This board is designed to assist and supply residents and young entrepreneurs in Wayne County with advice and guidance to improve their well-being. The first meeting took place on November 21. There are 10 appointed individuals on the board,...
Nominees sought for Dearborn Parks and Rec’s three Halls of Fame
December 6th, 20220 DEARBORN — Nomination forms for the Dearborn Parks and Recreation Department's Sports Hall of Fame, Special Awards Hall of Fame and Sports Legends Hall of Fame are now available at dearbornfordcenter.com, the city said this week. Hard copies are also available in the lobby of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. The...
More than 200 guns confiscated from state crackdown on illegal possession by parolees, probationers
December 6th, 20220 Governor Whitmer’s office said this week that a new initiative to tackle the number of illegal guns off the streets has seen hundreds of guns being confiscated before they are used in crimes. The updated numbers say that the Operation Safe Neighborhoods program has led to operation law enforcement officials conducting 1,767 check-ins......
Nominations open until Dec. 7 for 2022 Dearborn Aglow awards
December 6th, 20220 DEARBORN — Residents are invited to nominate their own holiday displays or those of their neighbors for consideration in the annual Dearborn Aglow awards program presented by the Dearborn City Beautiful Commission. Nominations are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and can be emailed to citybeautiful@ci.dearborn.mi.us or called...
Kyra Harris Bolden to be the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court
November 23rd, 20220 Kyra Harris Bolden will be appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court beginning next year. She will be the first Black woman to serve on the high court and will succeed retiring Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. Bolden is also Governor Whitmer’s first appointment to the Supreme Court. She currently represents Southfield and...
Dearborn auctioning vehicles, government surplus, police seizure items at auction, Dec. 5
November 23rd, 20220 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn will be holding a public auction on Monday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Public Works and Facilities yard, located at 2650 Greenfield Road, the city said in a release. Items up for bid will include more than 60 vehicles, government surplus, collectibles and police seizure assets. The auction will be held...
The Dearborn Heights Fire Department urges residents to participate in holiday activities safely
November 23rd, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Fire Department is encouraging residents to keep fire safety in mind while engaging in the holiday fun. According to a press release, Dearborn Heights Fire Chief David Brogan and Fire Marshal Max Mitts stated that "holiday fires injure or kill upwards of 2,000 individuals and cause over $15......
New 30-foot white fir to be unveiled at Dearborn Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 21
November 21st, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn will mark the beginning of the holiday season tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 21, with the city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, the city said in a press release. The free event, a longstanding Dearborn tradition, gets underway at 6 p.m. when Mayor Abdullah Hammoud,...
Dearborn Charter Commission seeks residents’ input
November 18th, 20220 DEARBORN — In September the Charter Commission completed its initial inquisitory review of the Charter and identified topics to revisit in a second round of the Commission’s review of the City Charter. Dearborn residents are invited to weigh in on these topics by completing a Community Survey and attending upcoming study......
Dearborn Department of Public Health unveils new Narcan station to address opioid crisis
November 17th, 20220 DEARBORN — A new Narcan station inside the Dearborn Train Station dispenses the lifesaving overdose drug for free, thanks to the efforts of the city’s public health department. The Dearborn Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Wednesday the launch of a Narcan Vending Station, the first of several planned interventions...
New report says DHS, FBI failed to adequately track domestic terror threats like White supremacy
November 17th, 20220 A report says the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have failed to track data on domestic terrorism, including White supremacist violence, despite being required by a new law to do so. This week, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new report......
