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Good morning Dearborn! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new grant will change school meals in Dearborn
  • What Dearborn's new inclusive playgrounds will add to Levagood and Oak
  • What Dearborn residents risk by ignoring lead water line inspections.

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Run and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunlight, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Michigan agriculture, education officials join Dearborn Public Schools leaders to highlight local food purchasing (downriversundaytimes.com) — Dearborn families should know that Dearborn Public Schools just received a $460,565 Good Food for Michigan grant to bring more locally grown food into school meals. State agriculture and education officials visited Henry Ford Early College to celebrate the partnership, which aims to strengthen ties with Michigan farmers and boost healthy, local options across more than 30 school sites.
   

2. City Council approves inclusive playscapes for Levagood and Oak parks (downriversundaytimes.com) — Dearborn parents and caregivers can look forward to new inclusive playgrounds at Levagood and Oak parks after the City Council approved a $2.1 million renovation contract. The space- and forest-themed playscapes are designed for children of all abilities, with accessible, sensory-rich features and are expected to be completed in about nine months.
   

3. Residents receive water cut-off threats over lead water line inspections (downriversundaytimes.com) — Dearborn residents are receiving door notices warning that their water could be shut off if they don't schedule mandatory in-home inspections to identify and replace lead service lines. City officials say inspections are required by law to ensure safe drinking water and that replacements are free if residents cooperate, but delays could leave homeowners paying for costly future line work themselves.
   

4. Michigan parents charged with misdemeanors after 3-year-old son displayed loaded gun at daycare (theedadvocate.org) — A 3-year-old brought a loaded handgun to a Dearborn daycare, prompting swift action by staff and police and misdemeanor charges against his parents under Michigan's new safe-storage gun laws. The case is fueling debate over parental responsibility, daycare safety protocols, and how strictly Dearborn and the state will enforce recently enacted firearm storage requirements.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday October 5
  • Board of Education Study Session & Regular Meeting
    Crestwood School District, 1045 N Gulley Rd, Dearborn Heights
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Downriver Fanfare 2026
    Crestwood High School, 540 Eureka Rd, Wyandotte
    4:00 pm
  • Bond meeting at Lindbergh
    Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary School, 500 N Waverly St, Dearbo
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have recommendations for reliable tree removal services?
    I need help with a fallen tree in my backyard. (Nextdoor Springwells Park)
  • Range repair needed.
    If you know anyone skilled at fixing the ignite switch on Samsung stove please let me know. Thanks dear neighbors. (Nextdoor Beech/Edison)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Dearborn. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dearborn here.

Ok Dearborn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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