By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Police arrested two suspects in connection to a double bank robbery at Huntington Bank branches in Dearborn Dec. 13. The first call police received was at 9:23 a.m. for a bank robbery in progress at Huntington Bank, 5251, Oakman Blvd. According to a police press release, “The caller relayed that the female suspect had indicated ‘they were watching,’ and she was forced to carry an explosive device. She was given money and she left the area in a white sedan.” That same morning … [Read more...] about Police arrest two suspects connected to bank robberies
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Residents voice concerns, suggestions on recreational marijuana business proposal
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The Council heard opinions and ideas from residents on whether to allow or prohibit recreational marijuana businesses in the city during a town hall meeting Dec. 11 at the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. A vote on opting out of allowing those recreational marijuana establishments, such as retail growers, safety compliance facilities, processors, retailers, transporters and micro businesses in the city was scheduled to take place on Dec. 4, but the council … [Read more...] about Residents voice concerns, suggestions on recreational marijuana business proposal
Harlequin heroes offer free gift wrapping at Fairlane
DEARBORN — Harlequin, the world’s largest publisher of romantic fiction, is providing free gift wrapping at Fairlane Town Center Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. Five Harlequin hero archetypes, including a cowboy, Viking, prince, pilot and fireman, will be on site wrapping gifts and handing out over 50,000 free full-length novels. Harlequin aims to make the holidays easier for shoppers with free gift wrapping, and to continue that good feeling with a free Christmas romance novel. “Romance novels promote feelings of hope … [Read more...] about Harlequin heroes offer free gift wrapping at Fairlane
Maples Elementary receives national honor for student success
DEARBORN — Maples Elementary Schools received a national award recognizing the success of its students despite difficult circumstances. The National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education Act State Program Administrators named Maples a 2018 Distinguished School. Only 100 schools, two from each state, receive the award each year for exceptional student achievement. All the schools recognized qualify for funding under the federal Title 1 program, which supports low-income and other at-risk students. ESEA created Title … [Read more...] about Maples Elementary receives national honor for student success
Volunteers are the heart of Dearborn Rotary’s Santa Snaps workshop at the Wayne County Lightfest
By MARGARET BLOHM Special to the Times-Herald DEARBORN — For nearly 40 evenings this Christmas season, the Rotary Club of Dearborn will rely on dozens of volunteers to be Santa and serve as Santa’s helpers during the Wayne County Lightfest—helping to create photo memories for generations of area families. Dearborn Rotary’s Santa Snaps workshop began nearly 30 years ago as a community service project and fundraiser to support the club’s many scholarship programs and service projects. “In the early days, we started with … [Read more...] about Volunteers are the heart of Dearborn Rotary’s Santa Snaps workshop at the Wayne County Lightfest
Edward Hotel abruptly closes
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The parking lot of the Edward Hotel & Convention Center, 600 Town Center Drive, sat empty Dec. 14 after the hotel suddenly was closed at noon by the city for safety violations. Signs were taped to the glass doors of the hotel stating, “effective December 14, 2018, the Edward Hotel and Convention Center is closed for renovations until further notice. We apologize for any convenience this may cause.” A notice of violation from the city’s property maintenance and development … [Read more...] about Edward Hotel abruptly closes
98-year-old WWII veteran talks about her service as an Air Force nurse
DEARBORN – It would be no surprise to Dorothy Smith’s neighbors on the campus of Beaumont Commons, Dearborn, to learn that this spry 98 year-old served as an Air Force nurse and officer during World War II. Born Dorothy Neil in Albion, Smith was raised near the campus of Albion College which she attended for a year before transferring to Battle Creek Community Hospital to complete a three-year nursing degree in 1942. Upon graduation she worked for a few months as a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital in Detroit and then … [Read more...] about 98-year-old WWII veteran talks about her service as an Air Force nurse
The next act for Artspace will connect artists to the community
By ELIZABETH CLARK Metromode Media DEARBORN — After its first years of providing artists and their families with affordable housing and studio space, the next phase of City Hall Artspace Lofts is about to take shape. The three-building campus was designed as a mixed-use arts center that showcases the region’s reputation as a center of innovation and creativity. The City Hall and West Annex renovations were completed in 2016, and now feature more than 50 units of live/work space for artists and their families. "We have 100 … [Read more...] about The next act for Artspace will connect artists to the community
Bar owner, 3 others arrested in retail fraud ring
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Police announced the arrest of four suspects linked to a million-dollar retail fraud ring, including one who is accused of leading the ring run out of Cas Bar in Detroit. Three New Boston residents, Cas Bar owner Beverly Jo Sassin, 70; Amanda Mosed, 38; and Christopher Bucannion, 45, and Jodie Welbes, 49, from Lincoln Park were arrested and charged with eight felonies each. Bucannion was also charged with two additional firearms charges. The three women were arraigned on … [Read more...] about Bar owner, 3 others arrested in retail fraud ring
Dearborn named Four-Star Community for Economic Development by UM-D study
DEARBORN – For the eighth year in a row, the city of Dearborn has been given a high rating by University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research, recognizing the City’s ability to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development. The recognition comes as part of an annual “eCities” study conducted by University of Michigan-Dearborn’s iLabs. The study analyzes publicly available data from 277 communities from 54 counties in Michigan, which are home to 70 percent of the state’s population and 85 percent of the … [Read more...] about Dearborn named Four-Star Community for Economic Development by UM-D study