Plymouth
Public outcry over water sale halts plan

Dec. 21, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Plans to sell water and sewer services to Salem Township went down the drain in Plymouth Township last week and the board of trustees voted unanimously to reverse their approval of a feasibility study for the project. After heated discussion
Expense of holiday lights questioned by trustees


Dec. 19, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Two township trustees who peppered Plymouth Township Treasurer Ron Edwards with questions during a budget workshop last week said they were aghast to discover the cost of new holiday lights installed at Fire Station No. 3.
Plymouth Rotary Club awards annual Officers of the Year titles


Officer Brad Cioma receives proclamation after being named Plymouth Township Officer of the Year by the Plymouth Rotary Club. Cioma and Firefighter Jim Harrell were recently recognized by Township Supervisor Shannon Price. Dec. 17, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News For the 15th year, the Plymouth Noon Rotary
Historic commission denies parking plan


Dec. 17, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Plans to demolish three historic buildings, one an Underground Railroad site, to make way for more downtown parking were abruptly halted last week by members of the Plymouth Historic District Commission. After more than four hours of discussion, including opinions
Proposed marijuana dispensary awaiting decision


Dec. 16, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News A proposed medical marijuana dispensary on Joy Road in Plymouth Township has been awaiting a response from officials since last August. Stephanie Fischer of Ann Arbor is proposing the new facility, which is legal under state law after voters approved the
Red Ryder Christmas on display


Dec. 12, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The Plymouth Historical Museum is showcasing a new exhibit, “A Red Ryder Christmas Story.” The exhibit draws its inspiration from the popular 1980s movie, A Christmas Story, in which the main character, Ralphie, longs for a Red Ryder BB gun
Plymouth water ‘crucial’ to Salem development


Dec. 12, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Use of Plymouth Township water and sewer lines is crucial to a proposed 588 unit development planned in the northeast edge of Washtenaw County. Salem Springs, a development of Schostak Brothers, will include townhouses,
Sale of water prompts trustees’ ire


Dec. 7, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News “I really don’t think we should be in the business of providing water to Salem Township…” Don Howard Staff Writer A 350-acre development located between two landfills may soon be part of the Plymouth Township water and sewer system,
“It’s a Wonderful Life” this week at The Penn


Dec. 2, 2015 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life plays this weekend in downtown Plymouth in the beautifully restored Penn Theater. First opened in 1941 the beautifully restored large-single-screen Penn Theater has been preserved for generations to come. In 2005 a group of
Northville resident captures day-time burglars on video


Nov. 30, 2015 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News WATCH VIDEO A Northville Township homeowner captured the burglars who made off with $50,000 in jewelry and valuables in a home surveillance video. The break-in occurred about the same time as similar burglaries were taking place in Plymouth Township’s Rolling