DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College basketball program will host St. Clair County Community College in a Michigan Community College Athletic Association Hunger Games clash Feb. 22 in the Athletic Memorial Building on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road. The Hawks’ women’s team will play at 1 p.m., and the men’s team will play at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 or five canned food items. The community can support the Hunger Games by donating canned goods and non-perishable food items at the games. If you cannot … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College hosts annual Hunger Games vs. St. Clair County CC
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Dearborn Schools explains how it used COVID-19 funding
DEARBORN — With the last of the money related to the COVID-19 pandemic now officially spent, Dearborn Public Schools is providing a final update on how that money was used. The district received almost $137 million in COVID-19 related funding from 2020 through 2024, most of it from the various waves of the Elementary and Secondary School Elementary Relief Act. All of the funding came with restrictions on how the district could use it. Money could only be spent on items that fell under certain categories related in some way to … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools explains how it used COVID-19 funding
Explore the universe through free Hammond Planetarium shows at HFC
DEARBORN – Henry Ford College will present 10 shows through June at the Hammond Planetarium in the Science Building on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road. The 10 shows will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on selected Wednesdays and Fridays. Registration is required to attend. • Feb. 7: “On a Snow Evening (Winter Seasonal Show).” • Feb. 12: “On a Snowy Evening (Winter Seasonal Show).” • March 14: “How It’s Really Made (A Planetarium Presentation).” • April 11: “Nothing Gold Can Stay (Spring … [Read more...] about Explore the universe through free Hammond Planetarium shows at HFC
Nominations open for 2025 Alberta Muirhead Student Choice Teacher of the Year Awards
DEARBORN — Nominations have now opened for the 2025 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Award. This annual award is sponsored by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group. Nominations must be submitted online; the deadline is 5 p.m. March 7. The online nomination form is available on the Dearborn Public Schools website and the DACC site. Adults may assist students in completing nominations when necessary. No more than two teachers may be nominated per … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 2025 Alberta Muirhead Student Choice Teacher of the Year Awards
Felony charge announced against driver in Dec. 20 pedestrian collision in Dearborn
DEARBORN — A felony charge has been brought against the defendant in a Dec. 20 traffic incident on Ford Road, which left a Fordson High School student in critical condition. Mahdi Bitar, 19, of Dearborn, was arraigned today in front of 19th District Court Judge Sam Salamey on one felony count of reckless driving causing serious impairment. A bond was set for $50,000 at 10 percent. A probable cause conference has been scheduled for Jan. 22. On the morning of Dec. 20, a 15-year-old Fordson student was attempting to … [Read more...] about Felony charge announced against driver in Dec. 20 pedestrian collision in Dearborn
Additional high school vape detectors part of broader Dearborn Schools anti-vaping campaign
DEARBORN — As part of a broader initiative to discourage vaping among students, two more Dearborn Public Schools high schools will be getting vape detectors in the restrooms. Dearborn High has piloted the vape detectors since last spring. At the December Board of Education meeting, a contract was approved to add Halo Vape Detectors at Fordson and Edsel Ford high schools. Anyone under 21 is not allowed to possess vaping products in Michigan, and students vaping or even having vaping products at school can lead to discipline, … [Read more...] about Additional high school vape detectors part of broader Dearborn Schools anti-vaping campaign
Fordson High School girl struck crossing Ford Road by driver running red light
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A 15-year-old female Fordson High School student remains hospitalized after she was hit at 7:35 a.m. Dec. 20 while crossing Ford Road by a 19-year-old man running a red light. Police officials announced Dec. 23 that they will submit their findings to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office to pursue charges in the pedestrian collision. The girl and her sister were legally crossing Ford Road near Schaefer to reach Fordson High School when a westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee ran the … [Read more...] about Fordson High School girl struck crossing Ford Road by driver running red light
Debit card fraudulently used
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A woman reported Nov. 18 that her Zelle debit card was fraudulently used twice Nov. 17 for ATM transactions totaling $125, and was unsuccessfully used in an attempted $100 Michigan Lottery purchase. The victim said Zelle sent her a text alert about the transactions. She said she was still in possession of the debit card, was the only person authorized to use it and is unsure how her debit card information was compromised. … [Read more...] about Debit card fraudulently used
AAUW-Dearborn works with Stout students on service project
Crafty, eco-friendly creations By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Students at Stout Middle School, a green eco-friendly school, worked with members of the Dearborn chapter of the American Association of University Woman Nov. 12 on a craft service project. Green schools encourage environmentally friendly practices, so the book art gnomes, which are made from recycled materials that might otherwise end up in landfills, are a good fit for the students and AAUW members. Mary Nameth, AAUW – … [Read more...] about AAUW-Dearborn works with Stout students on service project
Dearborn Schools Virtual K-12 accepting transfers in and out for second semester
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public School’s Virtual K-12 is accepting transfer requests in and out of the online-only school for the second semester, which starts Jan. 6. The deadline to transfer in or out of Virtual K-12 is Dec. 1. Virtual K-12 offers students at all grade levels a daily mix of synchronous (live) and asynchronous instruction. The school is open to students in first grade through high school from across Wayne County. There is no virtual kindergarten this year due to low enrollment. Students in first through … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Virtual K-12 accepting transfers in and out for second semester