Canton Township

Plymouth Voice regularly covers news and events in the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan, located in Wayne County midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Canton was created by act of the Michigan Territorial Legislature in 1834 out of a southern portion of Plymouth Township. Canton covers an area of 36-square miles with a population of 90,173 and is considered a full-township. The former Plymouth “Super-Township,” which included all of Canton, Plymouth, and Northville Township, was divided into Plymouth Township and Northville Township at the turn of the 19th century.

Canton is Michigan’s second largest township. It was developed as a farming community in the late 1800s and grew into the large municipality of prosperous businesses and commerce it is today. Three school districts and several charter schools serve Canton’s population.

Cherry Hill Village is an unincorporated community located within Canton Township. The historic district is primarily residential. Cherry Hill is the last of the five hamlets in Canton Township to retain substantial historic significance and endured as a commercial and social hub until the 1960s.

Ikea Store Expansion

Warehouse expansion planned at IKEA in Canton

Apr. 4, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Managers at IKEA, the leading home furnishings retailer in the world, have revealed plans to ...
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Canton police warn area residents

Apr. 4, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. IRS scam continues Calls from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be upsetting...and they can ...
David Gorden and his bride Maureen

Dream wedding

David Gorden and his bride Maureen Apr. 1, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Wish comes true for disabled couple One Canton Township ...
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I-96 Road Project starts next week

WATCH VIDEO FOR MORE INFORMATION Mar. 28, 2014  PLYMOUTH VOICE. The 40 year-old portion of the I-96 freeway that runs ...
Research

Choice of Canton for new facility was wise

Mar. 25, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Opinion "We think the federal task force assigned with making this decision did a fine ...
Canton Police Vehicle

Canton trustees OK purchase of 7 police vehicles

Mar. 13, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Canton Township trustees have agreed to spend $155,894 for seven new vehicles. Five of the ...
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Canton chosen for $148 million research lab

Mar. 7, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. “The federal government will invest more than $70 million in the research facility…” A new, ...
Central City Dance performers

Central City Dance to host Disney World auditions

Performers warm up at Central City Dance in Canton Mar. 5, 2014  PLYMOUTH VOICE. Walt Disney World is coming to ...
Policeman Toast

Coffee With A Cop is a good plan

Feb. 20, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Canton Police Department has scheduled another Coffee with a Cop on Feb. 26 from 10:00 ...
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Township Leisure Services may hire 50 workers

Feb. 17, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. With spring fast approaching, Canton Leisure Services is offering a variety of job opportunities for ...