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Appeals court nixes ballot harvesting – Deadline now Nov 3

Oct. 17, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News A Michigan Court of Appeals panel handed the GOP a huge win Friday when they overruled a lower court decision that favored Democrats and allowed ballot harvesting in the state. The court also reinstated the Election Day delivery deadline for absentee
New Canton Township park now open

Oct. 17, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Area residents participated in a Canton Township’s special ribbon-cutting ceremony this week joined Township Supervisor Pat Williams and members of the Board of Trustees to celebrate the opening of Kopper Park, Canton’s newest neighborhood park. The park is located on the
Help Canton Police locate missing man

Sep. 2, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Canton Township Police Department has asked for public assistance in locating a missing 40-year old man. Kenneth Nelson, a white male and Texas resident is described as 5’5”, 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Nelson has been staying
29-year veteran of Canton Township Police Department retires

Aug. 24, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Lieutenant James Harrison has retired from the Canton Township Police Department after a 29-year career with the law enforcement agency. Harrison, or “Turtle” as he’s affectionately known around the department, was hired as a police officer in 1991; he was
New Heritage Park playground equipment reopens to public

Aug. 19, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Canton Township recently celebrated the grand re-opening of the playscape at the North Pavilion of Heritage Park. Canton Supervisor Pat Williams and members of the Canton Board of Trustees were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the recently remodeled playground,
Help Canton Police identify this woman

Jul. 9, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Canton Police Department is asking the public for assistance with identifying a female who is suspected of stealing a wallet from a shopping cart and subsequently using a stolen credit card for fraudulent purchases. The incident took place during the
Northville man charged with sex-related crime

Jun. 23, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News A 56-year old Northville resident was arraigned last Friday in the 35th District Court in Plymouth on a sex-related charge and released on personal recognizance-without bond. Canton Township Police report Kevin Joseph Prior appeared before District Court Judge Michael J. Gerou for
Lawsuit settled – Public Safety Director prevails; retires

May 16, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News “Meier claimed the current interpretation of the multiplier is wrong” Joshua Meier will resign his position as Canton Township Director of Public Safety as part of a proposed settlement agreement in his lawsuit against the township. Other provisions of the proposed
Help Canton Police identify retail fraud suspects

Apr. 28, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Canton Police Department is asking for help in identifying two individuals suspected of committing felony Retail Fraud at the Walmart store located on Michigan Ave. According to police the couple were caught on surveillance video on Thursday, April 9. The
Educator nominated for ‘Teacher of the Year’ award

Apr. 17, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Ashley Benson, a first-grade teacher at Achieve Charter Academy in Canton Township, has been nominated as the 2020 Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year. “I am thrilled for Ashley to have been chosen as a finalist for Michigan Association of