Press TV correspondent with Dearborn ties believed killed by Turkish authorities
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — Before Press TV Correspondent Serena Shim died, she called Dearborn resident Kathy Bazzi, telling her she was scared that Turkish officials were going door to door looking for her after she gained access to images showing militants crossing the Turkish border into Syria in trucks belonging to the World Food Organization...
Breast cancer survivors stress importance of early detection, diagnosis
October 31st, 20140 Volunteers at the ACCESS Macomb Center where an event was held Saturday, Oct. 25 for people to learn more about how they can reduce their risk of breast cancer.STERLING HEIGHTS — Arab American breast cancer survivor Hiam Hamade often discusses her own experiences with the disease in the hope of showing other women who have it that...
Mayor O’Reilly: Residents should chose a ‘qualified’ judge
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — Mayor Jack O'Reilly is criticizing 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers' re-election campaign and questioning his character, following an interview that appeared in The Arab American News last week.Somers had addressed an open letter written by O'Reilly, which claimed the city couldn't afford to keep him as a judge...
10 being monitored in Michigan for Ebola
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) announced 10 people were being monitored in the state for the deadly Ebola virus. Earlier the same day, it was reported that eight people were being monitored for the disease in Michigan. The MDCH says while the patients are being monitored, none...
Snyder takes the lead in gubernatorial race according to recent poll
October 31st, 20140 MICHIGAN — According to a recent WXYZ-TV/ Detroit Free Press poll released this week, incumbent Republican Rick Snyder is leading the gubernatorial race. The poll shows Snyder received 45 percent of the vote; his opponent, Democrat Mark Schauer, had 43 percent; Libertarian Mary Buzuma had 2 percent; Paul Homeniuk of the Green Party...
Judge makes several rulings against Rasmea Odeh’s defense
October 31st, 20140 Rasmea Odeh (R) standing next to her lead attorney Michael Deutsch in Detroit last month.DETROIT — The judge in Rasmea Odeh's case announced a string of pretrial decisions in favor of the prosecution on Monday, disallowing the introduction of evidence that Odeh’s attorneys had deemed "essential" to her defense. Odeh, a...
Crestwood School Board candidate Zainab Hussein praised by supporters
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — More than 100 people attended a fundraiser in support of Crestwood Board of Education candidate Zaineb Hussein on Thursday, Oct. 23. During the event, Hussein’s supporters praised her passion for working with students and her qualifications for the position. Those who spoke at the event included Wayne...
Snyder meets Arab American leaders
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Five days before the elections, Gov. Rick Snyder met with Arab American community leaders and businesspeople at the residence of businessman Ali Siblani in Dearborn Heights on Thursday.Snyder discussed his campaign and his vision for the future of the state after a lunch with the attendees.The governor praised Arab...
Meet The Arab American News’ fall intern
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — Ghadeer Alaradi, a 20-year-old University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-D) junior, is interning at The Arab American News this fall. She is a journalism major and began her internship in September. She has written for UM-D’s newspaper, the Michigan Journal. Alaradi is a Bahraini America and lives in Canton. For her first...Gov. Snyder urged to condemn Dave Agema for racist comments
MICHIGAN — Republican national committeeman Dave Agema referred to Arabs as "camel jockeys" in a Facebook post on Oct. 19. This is not the first time Agema, a former state legislator, has smeared Arabs and Muslims. Last year, the Republican politician questioned Muslims' contributions to the nation in a Facebook post. In January,...Michigan flood aid tops $110 million
WARREN — State and federal officials report more than 92,000 Michigan residents affected by the August floods have been approved for more than $110 million in federal disaster assistance. Survivors are strongly encouraged to register for federal assistance before the Nov. 24 deadline.Homeowners are eligible to apply for SBA...
AAPAC fires up voters, honors state leaders at annual gala
October 24th, 20140 AAPAC honors former congressman John Dingell. DEARBORN — Following the organization’s 17th annual banquet on Wednesday, Oct. 22, members of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) voted to endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer. Both Schauer and Gov. Rick Snyder had sought...
City council passes resolution to eliminate paid parking in west Dearborn
October 24th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, October 21, Dearborn's city council passed a resolution that authorized the elimination of paid parking in West Dearborn after years of persistence from local business owners and residents who were claiming the system had a negative economic impact on the city. The move is expected to go into effect...
Former Taylor Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand passes away at 45
October 24th, 20140 Jeffrey Lamarand. TAYLOR — Former Taylor Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand passed away Sunday, Oct. 18 at his family’s new Dexter home. He was 45. The cause of death is still unknown, but police have ruled out the possibility of foul play. He is survived by his wife and two children. The former mayor was first elected to City...
Dearborn resident wins women’s race at Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon
October 24th, 20140 DETROIT — Courtney Brewis of Dearborn won the women’s race at the 37th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon on Oct. 19. Brewis, who used to run track at Grand Valley State University, said the victory came as a surprise. The 23-year-old has considered competing in a marathon since high school. She also competed in the......
Yemeni-American among those running for Hamtramck School Board Elections
October 24th, 20140 Saad Almasmari.HAMTRAMCK — Saad Almasmari, a candidate for the Nov. 4 Hamtramck school board elections, is among the few Yemeni-Americans running the for board. Almasmari’s goals are to improve the transportation system, include bilingual options and improve the quality of the public education system. Hamtramck, which is...
Judge Mark Somers fires back at Mayor O’Reilly’s open letter
October 24th, 20140 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers. DEARBORN — The race for 19th District Court Judge between incumbent Mark Somers and former city magistrate Tony Guerriero took a turn this month after Mayor Jack O'Reilly distributed an open letter that threw his support behind Guerriero.O'Reilly, who had publicly endorsed Somers in the past,...
Psychological expert testifies at Rasmea Odeh pretrial hearing
October 24th, 20140 DETROIT — A psychological expert told the judge in Rasmea Odeh's pre-trial hearing that Odeh could have misinterpreted the questions on her citizenship application because she suffers from chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Odeh is accused of lying on her U.S. naturalization application about being arrested and convicted in...MDCH launches website to address prescription drug misuse and abuse
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has developed a website to increase public awareness of the risks and potential harm associated with misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and to provide everyday steps individuals can take to address the issue in their families and communities. Do Your Part: Be......
New ACA tools and payment models deliver $372 million in savings
DETROIT — On Sept. 26, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have improved patient care and produced hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the program.According to a press release issued by United Outstanding...Dearborn schools’ superintendent: Millage renewal will not raise taxes
DEARBORN — The Hold Harmless Millage renewal, which will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4, will not raise or impose new taxes on residents, said Dearborn School District Superintendent Brian Whiston."It is only a renewal to hold funding at current levels," he said.The vote will extend the 20-year-old millage, which generates about $40......
Arab American and Chaldean Council moves headquarters to Troy
October 24th, 20140 TROY — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a premier nonprofit human service organization serving southeast Michigan, has relocated its headquarters to Troy from Lathrup Village. The new office is located at 363 W. Big Beaver Road, third floor. Administrative staff members will be housed in the new...TAAN publisher discusses speaks out against link being made to Ottawa, Canada attacks and Islam
There was a lot of talk tonight on Fox 2's Let It Rip about the link to Islam and the Ottawa, Canada attacks. Our publisher Osama Siblani made it clear that such acts of terrorism have nothing to do with Islam.He said religion was being used to radicalize people. "I have been a Muslim for 59-years," he said. Others weighed in on the......
