Dearborn Man's Name Used In Lottery Scam + Ford's Layoffs

Hello, neighbors! It's Friday in Dearborn and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Because community information is power!

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 92 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Dearborn today:

1. A Dearborn man's name was used in a lottery scam. The man's name being used was Keith Burge of Dearborn, who won $1 million in a Dec. 4 drawing. (Dearborn Press and Guide)
2. Ford motor company is looking to cut up to 8,000 jobs in the coming weeks to help fund its push into electric vehicles, according to a Bloomberg news report. (Detroit Free Press)
3. A Republican candidate seeking to challenge Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November thinks the state's abortion ban should include victims of rape and incest. (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Dearborn:

• Public Museum Hours - Automotive Hall of Fame (10:00 AM)
• Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market - Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market (2:00 PM)
• Friday Nite Music & Foodie Rallies - City of Dearborn - Community Events (5:00 PM)
• Friday Nites - Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Dearborn Fire Department: "MESSAGE FROM Fire Chief Joseph Murray : Today we congratulate Lieutenant Ted Darnall on his retirement from the Dearborn Fire Department after 25 years of dedicated service. Lt. Darnall started with the Department in 1997 and was promote..." (Dearborn Fire Department via Facebook)
• Dearborn Parks & Recreation: "The Dearborn Specials All Stars Day will take place Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For registration information, visit https://cityofdearborn.org/documents/city-departments/public-information/homecoming/homecoming-2022/6915-specials-day-flyer-ho..." (Dearborn Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce: "Public Act 57 meeting in progress, though all DDDA meetings are open to the public! 27 new businesses, @eatdistrict12 Match on Main grant winner, 19 facade grants and more, see the presentation at DowntownDearborn.org over 60 events a ye..." (Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Wayne County, Michigan: "Wayne County Veteran Services offers $1,000 burial reimbursement for deceased veterans and/or their spouses. Applications must be filed in person and filled within two years from the date of death. For full details, eligibility requireme..." (Wayne County, Michigan via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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 the Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. 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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