March 2020
Here’s the detail of the Governor’s plan to close schools
Mar. 31, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Gov. Whitmer is soon expected to sign an executive order to close Michigan schools for the remainder of the school year, according to a report published by Bridge Magazine. Details for the plan were obtained by two people familiar with the
First 2 virus deaths reported in Plymouth
Mar. 31, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Township News UPDATED CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly recorded that a 92-year-old victim of the COVID-19 virus died in a City of Plymouth extended care facility. The decedent was a resident at Cedarbrook Senior Living Community, 15100 Haggerty Rd., Northville
Salvation Army seeking food donations
Apr. 1, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Salvation Army Plymouth Corps is in need of non-perishable food and personal care items. Food is especially needed for children who are home and not able to get to the schools for their daily meals. Donations can be brought to the
Township Team up to the Challenge
Apr. 1, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Op-Ed by Tom Tiderington Township Team is up to the Challenge in Crisis As Plymouth Township’s Chief of Police for the past 19 years and law enforcement professional for more than 40 years, I have seen many challenges, both man-made
Community Bulletin Board
Mar. 30, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News NEWS, EVENTS AND OTHER SMART STUFF Canton Township All Canton Township offices are closed to the public. City of Plymouth New Stop Sign – Starkweather & Farmer in Plymouth Old Village – There is a new stop sign on Starkweather
Second U.S. Navy hospital ship deployed-to reach New York City Monday
Mar. 29, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News At the President’s direction, the Administration announced last week the USNS COMFORT would be activated and sent to the metropolitan New York area to ease the burden of area hospitals tasked with responding to the coronavirus. With over 1200 medical personnel
Donations needed for Covid-19 Relief Fund
Mar. 28, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Plymouth Community United Way has established the COVID-19 Relief Fund and is seeking immediate donations to support those in Plymouth, Canton and Western Wayne County who are negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The funds will be used to provide basic
Henry Ford Hospital to ration life saving care
Mar. 27, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Ghoulish questions of ethics regarding rationing care for the elderly ring loudly; how does a patient qualify for a ventilator, and how old is “too old.” “In a worst-case scenario, doctors in overwhelmed hospitals may have
Questions – answers about government stimulus payments
Mar. 27, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Everyone is asking the questions about the economic-relief money. When will it come? Where’s my money? How much will I get? On Wednesday the Senate unanimously approved the largest emergency aid package in U.S. history to
Plymouth City Commissioners OK plan for Kellogg Park Fountain
Mar. 26, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Members of the Plymouth City Commission authorized the agreement for funding of the new fountain in Kellogg Park at their March 2 meeting. The grant agreement between the city and the Wilcox Foundation is for the amount of $1,170,449.10 for the