O.W. Best MS Student Charged + COVID Patients Express 'Remorse'

Rise and shine, Dearborn! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Dearborn.

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First, today's weather:

A little morning rain. High: 61 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Dearborn:

1. 11-year-old student charged with making threats at O.W. Best Middle School. (Dearborn Press and Guide)
2. 6 takeaways: Henry Ford Health officials say Michigan's current COVID 'crisis' worse than a year ago. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
3. Inside the ICU: Nurses say COVID patients express 'remorse' as beds fill before holidays. (WXYZ)
4. Regent Ron Weiser gives $30 million to UM for prostate cancer center. (The Detroit News)
5. Michigan Lottery: Wayne County man wins $1M on scratch off he bought in Detroit. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

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Today in Dearborn:

• EDDDA/WDDDA Joint Board Meeting - City of Dearborn - City Public Meetings (8:00 AM)
• Classification Talk and Committee breakouts (12:00 PM)
• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - City of Dearborn - City Public Meetings (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Dearborn Fire Department: "Dearborn Firefighters discussing fire service careers at Fordson High School. Do you know anyone interested in becoming a firefighter? We are currently accepting applications at www.dearborn.org" (Facebook)
• Dearborn Public Library: "Give these foods a try for yourself! Sign up here - https://vegmichigan.org/plant-based-food-giveaway/. Must sign up by Saturday, December 18th! After you sign up, pick up your sample bag on Monday, December 20th, between 4 pm and 6 pm i..." (Facebook)
• Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce: "Our Ambassador breakfast this morning, who served valiantly in 2021, our thanks to them & all the volunteers who couldn't make it. Our chairs, some board members, and Bill Bazzi for Mayor were here to say thanks. Cheers to 2022!!! #ambas..." (Facebook)
• DuVall Elementary School PTA: "Wednesday, 9:00am Parents & Principal Coffee Hour Please join us in the Media Center." (Facebook)
• Dearborn Recreation & Parks: "Give one of our venues a call! Dearborn Recreation & Parks features three distinct banquet venues: Mystic Creek Golf Course & Banquet Center, Dearborn Hills Golf Course, and Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Each venue is unique, ..." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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 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