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Greetings Dearborn! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dearborn’s ex-superintendent plans to reshape Michigan schools next
  • How a Dearborn freshman just rewrote Northern Michigan’s rushing record book
  • Why did a new terrorism report spotlight recent arrests in Dearborn?

Also on today's calendar: Family-Friendly Noon Year’s Eve Party.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Monday: A bit of snow and sleet, temps: high: 35, low: 33.
  • Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Michigan schools' new superintendent taking a ‘students first' stance (theoaklandpress.com) — Dearborn readers will recognize longtime schools chief Glenn Maleyko, who has left Dearborn Public Schools after three decades to become Michigan’s new superintendent of public instruction. He credits his years serving Dearborn’s diverse, often immigrant families for shaping his “students first” approach, and plans statewide literacy reforms and a listening tour while drawing on lessons from local debates over books, COVID policies, and culturally appropriate school meals.
   

• First of its kind at NMU: Wildcat football standout Dobert named All-American (miningjournal.net) — A standout football player from Dearborn, redshirt freshman running back Noah Dobert, has become Northern Michigan University’s first-ever All-American as recognized by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association. His record-breaking rushing season, capped by a 406-yard game, set multiple school marks and helped NMU post its best team rushing totals in history.
   

• EXCLUSIVE: New House committee report highlights increasing terrorism threat in U.S. (blackchronicle.com) — Residents should know that a recent federal terrorism report highlights arrests in Dearborn, where three men were charged with allegedly supporting ISIS and plotting a firearms attack. The broader report, driven by a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, outlines rising terrorism concerns nationwide and criticizes federal border and vetting policies while describing a mix of foreign-inspired and domestic cases across multiple states.
   

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  • The crash on eastbound I-94 at French has been cleared.
    5:52AM on Dec 20: The center lane, right lane, and right shoulder of EB I-94 at French Lanes are blocked due to a crash. 5:38AM on Dec 20: All lanes… (Nextdoor )
  • A vehicle fire has been cleared on eastbound I-96 at M-39.
    12:31AM on Dec 20: A vehicle fire on eastbound I-96 at M-39 has closed the ramp to M-39 South. (Nextdoor )
  • Marriott Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Dearborn. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Electrical Manufacturing Maintenance (PT) in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dearborn here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Allen Park grinds out road win at Lincoln Park in DRL girls basketball matchup (thenewsherald.com)

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  • Redford Thurston's seniors are winning with 'next-play mentality' (hometownlife.com)

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