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Man accused of assault on wife with electric saw

Apr. 10, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News A 46-year-old Canton Township man is accused of attacking his wife with a power saw and dragging his 8-year-old daughter by the hair after slamming her to the pavement. Oswald John Tallent is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest and
Canton Fire Department wins national accreditation

Apr. 6, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The Canton Fire Department has joined a prestigious group of public safety personnel across the state last month. The Canton department was recently awarded full accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). The accreditation is an international recognition of
Owner’s lawsuit delays house demolition deadline

Mar. 18, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The owner of the mold-filled home at 870 Lotz Road in Canton Township has until April 11 to either cure the problem or demolish the structure unless the Circuit Court grants her petition and takes control of the situation. Should the
McLaughlin was outstanding public servant

Mar. 14, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News American flags in Canton Township were lowered to half-mast last Thursday as a tribute to former township Treasurer Melissa McLaughlin, a long- time resident and well-known public figure who died March 4 following a year-long battle with cancer. Shirley Melissa McLaughin,
Historical Society seeks volunteer director

Mar. 9, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The Canton Historical Society, a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of local historical information and resources, is currently accepting cover letters, resumes and contact information from Canton residents who are interested in filling the volunteer position of Canton Historical Museum
Fire destroys Canton home

Mar. 5, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Canton Fire Department personnel reported no injuries in a house fire in Cherry Hill Village last Sunday evening. According to official reports, homeowners on Federal Boulevard off Ridge Road called 9-1-1 at 6:36 p.m. after
Love Story-Couple celebrates 72 years of marriage

Feb. 25, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Valentine’s Day was very special for George and Lucille England who have been married for 72 years. The couple, both now residents of American House Westland-Hunter, were honored last week during a residents’ party at the senior
Help Canton Police identify this man

Feb. 10, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Canton Police Department is seeking public assistance with identifying a black male captured on surveillance camera footage. The man is suspected of using a stolen identity to open fraudulent accounts. Police ask that anyone who many recognize this man contact the
Effective police work nets nail-salon theft suspects

Jan. 26, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Two suspects are facing felony charges in thefts from a Canton Township nail salon. Benjamin James Timmer, 49 of Westland, and Katelyn Marie Howard, 22, of Inkster, have been charges in connection with a breaking and entering at Tina’s Nail Salon
Ford Road ‘boulevard’ will take 2-3 years to complete

Jan. 15, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Drivers hoping for the much-needed traffic improvements along Ford Road in Canton Township will continue to wait as the start date for the project is now estimated as 2021 or 2022. The 2.5 mile boulevard will separate east and westbound traffic