Saturday, May 25, 2013
The city agreed to issue an apology to Acts 17 Apologetics to settle a lawsuit stemming from a 2010 incident.
The city of Dearborn paid $300,000 to a group of Christian missionaries arrested in 2010 at the Arab International Festival, the Detroit Free Press reports. According to the Free Press, the settlement is part of an apology the city agreed to honor with four members of a group called Acts 17 Apologetics. The Christian missionaries said their rights were violated when they were arrested at the Arab International Festival. The lawsuit was filed by the American Freedom Law Center in Ann Arbor on behalf of Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, David Wood and Paul Rezkalla, who said they were unfairly arrested by police on June 18, 2010, and charged with “breach of the peace” for attending the festival. The men were later acquitted of all charges. Under the terms…
200 women throughout Michigan enjoyed a private day on the golf course Friday in honor of the golf club's 90th anniversary.
Ladies of all golf skill levels took to the green at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course on Friday to participate in the eighth annual "Ladies Day on the Links" golf outing. The strictly "no men allowed" day allows women to socialize with their friends and enjoy 18 holes of golf without the pressure of competing, Steven Sienkiewicz, golf couse supervisor said. "Years ago, it was believed that golf was an acronym for 'Gentleman only, ladies forbidden," Sienkiewicz said. "That's not true at Dearborn Hills. Ladies Day is meant to serve as an appreciation for our female golfers. They come from all over Michigan just to play on our course." Despite temperatures hovering in the high 40s Friday morning, Sienkiewicz said roughly 200 women were signed …
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$5,000 will support education and health projects that benefit local youth in metro Detroit.
Editor's note: This press release was submitted by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy. The Teen Grantmaking Initiative – a group of 20 young grantmakers sponsored by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) in Dearborn – has announced four grants to benefit organizations in metro Detroit that serve youth. Based on a youth-led needs assessment conducted in the community, TGI focused its grantmaking specifically on education and health projects this year. The grants, which total $5,000, will enhance and support after school programming, health education, service learning, and teen maternal wellness. Rasha Khanafer, TGI youth chairwoman, said she is proud of all the work the group has accomplished. “We make a big difference…
Michigan residents can call the state's automated service to claim their eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Although Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency will be closed on May 27, to observe the Memorial Day holiday, unemployed workers can still contact the Michigan Automated Response Voice Interactive Network (MARVIN) system to claim their eligibility for unemployment benefits. Unemployed workers claiming benefits in Michigan must contact MARVIN by telephone or online once every two weeks to certify that they are unemployed and meet the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits. Individuals who contact MARVIN by telephone must do so during specific times according to a Monday through Wednesday schedule based on the last two digits of their Social Security number, or anytime on Thursday or Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. MARVIN can…
Friday, May 24, 2013
The Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive teamed up with the Detroit Red Wings to raise money for Brian Woehlke's family on Thursday during the Stanley Cup play-offs.
DETROIT – Hundreds of hockey fans opened their purses and wallets on Thursday to help the Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive raise money for firefighter Brian Woehlke's family. The Dearborn firefighters teamed up with the Detroit Red Wings to "fill a boot" before the fourth game of the NHL Western Conference semi-finals between the Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Joe Louis Arena. For 90 minutes, firefighters, clad in their Class A dress uniforms, collected $11,529 for Woehlke's family by holding out their boots to fans attending the game. As part of the fundraising effort, Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg vowed before the game to match donations up to $3,500. In addition, two other fans in attendance each pledged to send $1,000 to…
See a sampling of local job listings in town.
Looking for work in Dearborn? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to sites, including CareerBuilder.com and Indeed.com. Find more job listings here.
Students held a Memorial Day ceremony to honor the 23 alumni killed during the Vietnam War.
In a solemn tribute to the U.S. military, students, faculty and staff at Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn paid homage to the school's 23 alumni killed in the Vietnam War. The ceremony was held Thursday in the school's auditorium, and featured performances by the Edsel Ford Choirs, along with presentations from school and community leaders. "Memorial Day is a day to acknowledge the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country," principal Scott Casebolt said. "We are here today to honor our heroes, to remember their achievements, their courage and dedication, and to say thank you for their sacrifices. "Thinking of the heroes who join us today, and those who are only here in spirit, a person can't help …
The following information was supplied by the Dearborn Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Dearborn Police Department is investigating two vehicle thefts that occurred this week. The first incident took place near the intersection of Mead and Colson streets. According to police reports, a 49-year-old Dearborn woman came to the police station to report that her 1999 black Saab convertible was stolen between 3 p.m. May 21 and 8:30 a.m. on May 22. The woman told police that her car broke down on the afternoon of May 21 and she was unable to start the engine. When she returned to the location the next morning, the car was missing. Officers performed a search on the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network and determined that the car was not impounded. The woman informed police that she was the only one in possession of the …
Fans can meet the former NHL hockey player from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 28 at the ValuLand on Michigan Avenue.
Detroit Red Wings fans will have a chance to meet former defenseman Darren McCarty during an autograph session at ValuLand in Dearborn on May 28. McCarty, who helped bring four Stanley Cups to Detroit during his career in the NHL, will visit with fans at the Michigan Avenue store from 5 to 7 p.m. "We'll have a variety of Red Wings games and activities going on, and fans can have their memoribila signed by Darren," store manager Ryan Wingett said. ValuLand's Dearborn location opened in February at 22541 Michigan Ave. next to the Aco Hardware store. Since then, Wingett said business has been growing. "We're looking forward to a former Red Wing great visiting our store," Wingett said. "It's great promotion for us, and a lot of fun for hockey …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
A pretrial hearing for Eric Krawczyk is scheduled for June 13 in the 19th District Court.
A Dearborn police officer will face amended criminal charges associated with an alleged drinking and driving arrest when he goes before Judge Sam Salamey at the 19th District Court next month. City Prosecutor Nicole Tabin informed Salamey that her office was amending its charges against Officer Eric Krawczyk during a pretrial hearing on May 23. Krawczyk was previously arraigned on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failing to stop at the scene of an accident on April 25. Tabin upgraded the charges to operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol level; operating a motor vehicle without insurance; and fleeing the scene of an accident. Police reports show Krawczyk was arrested on April 20, after witnesses …
Sick and Tired
9:41 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013
The City of Dearborn has been so busy kissing the behind of one religious and ethnic group for so long that the leadership apparently forgot that the constitution applies to those of all religious and ethnic affiliations. more ›