Ambulance company employees seek union vote
Feb. 10, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Ultimately, we just want a seat at the table. We want a voice. Workers from Huron Valley Ambulance Company (HVA), the ambulance service company that provides services to Plymouth and Plymouth Township, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Bank robber facing second term in prison
Feb. 8, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. The Canton man who changed his plea from not guilty to guilty of robbing a Plymouth Township bank last July will spend two to 20 years in prison. Michael J. Stachowski, 34, was sentenced Wednesday by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Morrow. Stachowski
Thoroughbred racing OK’d at Northville Downs
Feb. 5, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Thoroughbred racing will come to Northville Downs after all. Following the rejection of the application to add Thoroughbred racing to the current harness schedule, the Michigan Gaming Control Board approved the application of Northville Downs last Tuesday. The board had denied an application from
3 Canton officers promoted
Feb. 5, 2014, PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Three Canton Township Police officers were officially sworn into their new ranks recently by Township Clerk Terry Bennett. The three received their new badges from Township Supervisor Phil LaJoy. Robert Smedley, who has 22 years of service with the police department, was recently promoted
PARC supporters want vote on project
PARC spokesperson Don Soenen addresses area residents at Plymouth’s Penn Theater Feb. 3, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Supporters of the proposed Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex (PARC) to be located at the site of Central Middle School in downtown Plymouth attended a second meeting Monday evening to regroup after
Canton library to close 2 days for renovations
Feb. 3, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Visitors to the Canton Public Library next Monday and Tuesday may find the doors closed while some demolition work is going on inside. The two-day closure is expected to begin a major renovation project at the library, but is the only closure anticipated as
New fire agreement could benefit entire area
Wayne-Westland Fire Chief Michael Reddy, Jr. announcing details of fire department merger in Inkster this January Jan. 29, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Opinion By: Susan Willett, Publisher Associated Newspapers of Michigan Other attempts, in other communities, have failed miserably due to the immature, power- hungry and ego
Plymouth Community Arts Council to hold annual open exhibit
Jan. 28, 2014 PLYMOUTH VOICE. The Plymouth Community Arts Council has announced a Call for Entries for its 5th Annual Open Juried Exhibit, Out of the Blue, an exhibit featuring artwork in any media that highlight or feature the color Blue. Artists 18 and over are invited to enter
Federal grant is an embarrassment of riches
Jan. 28, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Opinion By: Susan Willett, Publisher Associated Newspapers of Michigan “Our concern is that the blame for this situation is being placed on Plymouth Township residents, which is entirely without basis.” The federal grant of more than $1.3 million to Plymouth Township
Treasurer’s conduct, comments deserve censure
Plymouth Township resident Don Soenen Jan. 27, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Opinion By: Susan Willett, Publisher Associated Newspapers of Michigan “The project has garnered a tremendous amount of grassroots support throughout Plymouth and Plymouth Township…” If area residents needed a personal demonstration of political demagoguery and