By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Ali Chehade, 22, of Dearborn was arraigned in 24th District Court May 27 on one count third-degree animal killing, after violently killing a parakeet inside a local store. On May 18, Chehade allegedly tried to return the visibly injured bird to Critters Pet Shop, 19309 Ecorse Road, for a full refund, but was offered a store credit instead. Store surveillance footage shows the man reacting with rage, smashing the box containing the bird with his fist, and then his foot, … [Read more...] about Dearborn man arraigned for killing parakeet in fit of rage
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High-speed crash kills 2 women, critically injures a third
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – A minivan crashed into an office building between midnight and 1 a.m. May 27 on southbound Schaefer Road, north of Michigan Avenue, killing two women and critically injured a third. The three women who were in the vehicle were in their 40s. Two were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third was transported to a local hospital. Police officers, fire department personnel and a medical examiner were at the crash scene investigating. Police Chief Ronald Haddad said the crash … [Read more...] about High-speed crash kills 2 women, critically injures a third
Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on
Reinstatement of Ann Arbor Art Fair, July 1 lifting of state restrictions are game changers By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on, and will run July 7 to 10, following the reinstatement of the Ann Arbor Art Fair and loosening of state pandemic restrictions. The Skip Clack fishing derby planned for June 5 remains canceled, largely due to a low level of applications. At the May 24 City Council meeting, Mayor Robert DeSana said that changes to state pandemic … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Street Art Fair is back on
Dearborn trash pickup delayed; city buildings closed for Memorial Day holiday
DEARBORN – For the week of May 31 to June 4 Dearborn’s trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule will be delayed by one day due to the Memorial Day holiday May 31. Trash, recycling and yard waste will be picked up on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. Homes with Monday trash pickups will be serviced on Tuesday; homes with Tuesday trash pickups will be serviced on Wednesday; and the pattern will continue with Friday’s trash district picked up on Saturday. City buildings closed for Memorial Day holiday The Dearborn … [Read more...] about Dearborn trash pickup delayed; city buildings closed for Memorial Day holiday
Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission informational meeting slated for June 2
The Dearborn Public Library will host a virtual program about the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission at 7 p.m. June 2, and invites the public to learn how to provide important input into the state’s political future. Michigan voters in 2018 approved the creation of the MICRC, whose mission is to lead Michigan's redistricting process to assure congressional, state Senate, and state House district lines are drawn fairly in a citizen-led, transparent process, meeting constitutional mandates. The June 2 Zoom … [Read more...] about Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission informational meeting slated for June 2
Public hearing on proposed Dearborn FY22 budget set for May 26
DEARBORN – The public hearing on the proposed city budget for Fiscal Year 2022 is set for 7:30 p.m. May 26 in the Council Chambers at the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. The public is invited to comment on the proposed budget, which covers expenditures and revenues for the City from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Multiple study sessions, which also were open to the public, have taken place since March between Mayor John O’Reilly Jr’s. administration and the City Council. The final study session will be at … [Read more...] about Public hearing on proposed Dearborn FY22 budget set for May 26
Dearborn City Clerk’s Office accepting absentee voter ballot applications for 2021 primary, general elections
DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Clerk’s Office mailed applications for absentee voter ballots May 18. City Clerk George Darany said more than 14,000 absentee voter ballot applications were mailed so registered voters could request ballots for the Aug. 3 primary and the Nov. 2 general elections. The 2021 AV ballot applications provide voters with the choice to have a ballot mailed to them for the August primary, November general election, or both election cycles. In order to receive a ballot for the upcoming elections, voters must … [Read more...] about Dearborn City Clerk’s Office accepting absentee voter ballot applications for 2021 primary, general elections
President’s Collage Concert June 5 on HFC’s YouTube Music Channel
DEARBORN –– Henry Ford College’s annual President’s Collage Concert will have a different look this year at 7 p.m. June 5. Because performers and audience members are not able to gather as usual at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, the performers will present a virtual concert on the HFC Music Channel on YouTube. Featured HFC music ensembles will be: HFC Chorus, Blue Fusion vocal jazz ensemble, and the rhythm section of Studio 110 jazz band. Selections will range from standards to spirituals to new music … [Read more...] about President’s Collage Concert June 5 on HFC’s YouTube Music Channel
Ford Woods Pool to open Memorial Day weekend
Neighborhood pools expected to open mid-June DEARBORN – With the weather getting hotter, residents can soon look forward to cooling off at one of the city’s outdoor pools, with Ford Woods opening May 29 for Memorial Day weekend, and neighborhood pools — Lapeer, Summer Stephens and Ten Eyck — tentatively scheduled to open June 19. Appropriate COVID-19 precautions will be in place. The opening date for Dunworth Pool will be announced soon. A new bathhouse is under construction. Beginning May 29, Ford Woods pool … [Read more...] about Ford Woods Pool to open Memorial Day weekend
Ford debuts Lightning in striking electric pickup debut
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Pyrotechnics lit up the night sky May 19 as Ford Motor Co. revealed Lightning, its new electric pickup, priced and designed for working Americans, with a 300-mile range and more. It’s so cool, even President Biden negotiated his way onto Ford’s test track and behind the wheel the day before the reveal. Lightning, with a starting price just under $40,000, can even power a house for up to three days if one loses power, and it’s rugged enough to hold up to tough … [Read more...] about Ford debuts Lightning in striking electric pickup debut