July 2021
Whitmer’s unconstitutional emergency powers law repealed
Jul. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News 1945 law meant for urban riots proved a threat to separation of powers –Petition initiative received more than 500,000 signatures in support OPINION By: Michael Van Beek Responding to a citizen-led initiative, the Michigan Legislature recently repealed
Community welcomes new Fire Chief
Jul. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Matt Samhat has been named as the new chief of the Northville City Fire Department (NCFD). The Northville Department also provides all emergency fire services to the City of Plymouth and operates from two stations, one at Plymouth City Hall and
Concours wraps-up 42nd annual show – despite flooded golf course
Jul. 25, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Heavy rainfall left standing water on the golf course at Plymouth’s Inn at St John’s this Sunday and forced Concours d’Elegance of America organizers to move the show field to the parking lot. Dry conditions on Sunday followed Saturday’s torrential rain
Daisy Air Rifle historian known as ‘Mr. Daisy’ dies at 86
Jul. 24, 2021, PLYMOUTH MICHIGAN Plymouth Michigan News Orin Ribar, 86, of Rogers, Ark., died peacefully on July 19, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born in Plymouth, Mich., on Aug. 19, 1934, to the late Stephen and Annabelle (Withey) Ribar. He was preceded in death
Court decision stalls Salem Springs development plan
Jul 22, 2021 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer It may not be the end, but a years-in-the-planning development which abuts Plymouth Township has hit another snag in the Washtenaw County Circuit Court. In a rural area on the northeast edge of Washtenaw County in
Concours d’Elegance to leave Plymouth St. John’s
Jul 18, 2021 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News UPDATED Don Howard Staff Writer When the anticipated crowd of nearly 15,000 arrives at St. John’s Golf Course in Plymouth on Sunday, July 25, to view millions of dollars worth of classic automobiles from around the world, they may
State Police investigate road rage shooting in Plymouth Township
Jul. 16, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Michigan State Police report a road rage-shooting incident occurred on M-14 at I-275 in Plymouth Township on Friday morning. On July 16 at approximately 7:30 a.m. MSP Regional Communications Center received a 911 call of a possible shooting on eastbound M-14
Penn Theatre re-opens this weekend
Jul. 14, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Plymouth’s beloved Penn Theatre will re-open this Friday, July 16 after being shuttered for 16 months. Adoring fans that love the big-screen relic of a bygone era, located in the heart of the downtown business district facing popular Kellogg Park, will
Lawmakers – stop spending taxpayer dollars on corporate handouts
Jul. 12, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION By: James M. Hohman Michigan’s business subsidies are unfair, ineffective and expensive. Lawmakers should stop spending taxpayer dollars on them. They are unfair because they reward some businesses at others’ expense. The new apartment complex in town gets
Art in the Park returns to downtown Plymouth
Jul. 8, 2021 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News A 40-year tradition will return to the downtown streets of Plymouth tomorrow as Art In The Park, the second largest art fair in the state, welcomes visitors to downtown Plymouth. This year, the massive art sale will take place beginning Friday,