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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
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,