Plymouth
Courthouse Grill says farewell
Jan. 22, 2019 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News More than 300 guests filled The Courthouse Grill in Plymouth last Friday to say goodbye to longtime owner Sam Messina and the iconic restaurant. The event was a fundraiser for the Village Arts Factory in Canton Township located at the corner
Plymouth mayor pro-tem resigns
Jan. 20, 2019 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer City of Plymouth Mayor Pro-tem Colleen Pobur announced last week at the regular Plymouth City Commission meeting that she will leave the elected position at the end of this month. Pobur said she has taken a job
3 new fire fighters welcomed in Plymouth Township
Jan. 18, 2019 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News UPDATED Don Howard Staff Writer Jubilant Plymouth Township officials, board members, and the family and friends of three newly-hired firefighters were on hand Monday morning at Township Hall to witness the swearing-in ceremony, administered by Township Clerk Jerry Vorva. Experienced
Arson cause of New Years fire-Stalker free on bond
Jan. 17, 2019 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer The cause of a fire that destroyed a Plymouth Township home New Years Eve has been determined as arson by investigators from the Michigan State Police. The owner of the home, a former Northville firefighter, is currently
Digital First makes hostile bid to buy Gannett
Jan. 15, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News A hedge fund-backed newspaper company, Digital First Media, with 10 properties in Michigan and a reputation for painful cost-cutting is seeking to purchase Gannett Co., publisher of the Detroit Free Press, and suburban weekly’s like the Observer and Eccentric newspapers, the
Young Eagles program recognizes area pilot
Jan. 14, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News An area pilot has now given more than 100 young people a free demonstration airplane ride as part of the EAA “Young Eagles” program, which is introducing a new generation to the world of flight. Among the more than 50,000 volunteers
DDA to review ‘Art in the Park’ Monday
Jan. 12, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer The Plymouth Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will hold its next meeting Monday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. A topic of discussion will be an open request by promoters of the for-profit company that runs
Plymouth Ice Festival opens
Jan. 11, 2019 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The sounds of chain saws and snow-making machines were heard in downtown Plymouth today as preparations are well under way for the 37th Annual Plymouth Ice Festival that is now open and continues through Sunday. James Geitzen of JAG entertainment which
Goodbye Plymouth Nursery, Hello English Gardens
Jan. 10, 2019 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Area gardeners will have something new to consider this spring when English Gardens opens in the current Plymouth Nursery & Garden Center site. English Gardens has acquired the 55-year-old garden supply and landscape company according to owner Jeff Jones. This will
AARP tax help offered
Jan. 9, 2019 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The Plymouth District Library will again host AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, this winter. Appointments take place on Wednesdays in February, March and the first two weeks of April. Appointment scheduling will begin on Jan. 7. This year, the library will host three