Dearborn Heights Woman Scammed $9,000 + Ford's SUV Recall

Happy Saturday, people of Dearborn! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know around Dearborn today.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 60 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Dearborn:

1. Woman conned out of $9,500 near a Dearborn Heights loan business. (Dearborn Press and Guide)
2. Death of Grosse Pointe Woods man haunted Oprah Winfrey, inspired documentary. (Detroit Free Press)
3. Metro Detroit voters set to fill three vacant state House seats with GOP control at stake. (Detroit News)
4. Ford Explorer Recall: SUVs Can Roll Away While In Park. (Patch)

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Today in Dearborn:

• LCAHL Gauntlet Tournament - City of Dearborn - Community Events (12:00 AM)
• Public Museum Hours - Automotive Hall of Fame (10:00 AM)
• Killer Flamingos Fundraising Concert (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• City of Dearborn Government: "Today, April 28, the Dearborn Police Department Bomb Squad conducted a training session and drill to hone their skills. These sessions are integral to the work they do, which was evidenced earlier this week when they were able help the T..." (Facebook)
• City of Dearborn Government: "According to DTE Energy, they are taking to the skies with new technology to help improve the power grid. Starting Monday, May 2, residents may notice DTE workers flying drones in neighborhoods. They will be capturing pictures to do a fu..." (Facebook)
• Dearborn Public Library: "Teens and other readers of Young Adult Literature will have the opportunity to listen to bestselling titles and required reading classics this summer. Throughout each summer week SYNC will offer two free audiobook downloads. The audioboo..." (Facebook)
• Dearborn Recreation & Parks: "Motor City Brass Band presents "The Music of John Williams" June 5 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call (313) 943-2354 or visit http://www.dearborntheater.com/events/10004492-motor-city-brass-band-the-music-o..." (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Dylan Siwicki

About me: I was born and raised on Detroit's Westside, in the hard working blue-collar Polish neighborhood of Warrendale. I'm a Detroit Public School graduate who fought hard to earn my education. My aspiration into journalism came as a young kid, when I began following the corruption scandal of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. My first break in to the journalism world began with the opportunity to work at the Michigan Journal, where I primarily reported on campus and local news throughout Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. In correlation to work in journalism, I had an amazing opportunity to study and write about many different cultures and backgrounds at the Piast Institute, which also helped me prepare for this role. So with first-hand experience growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, I know the importance of delivering news and telling stories that impact local communities. And as a breaking news editor at Patch for Metro Detroit, it's my job to deliver that news. So feel free to contact me about news tips or your own unique experiences at dylan.siwicki@patch.com

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