Canton officials outlaw internet bullying
Aug. 16, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Bullying on the internet in Canton Township could result in 93 days in jail and a $500 fine following a vote of the township board members last week. The officials agreed to extend the existing ordinances prohibiting harassment by telephone or
Appeal filed in police whistleblower lawsuit
Mike Stefani. Schaefer’s whistle-blower attorney provided copies of explosive text messages to the Detroit Free Press in 2007 that exposed Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s lies in a text message scandal. Photo: Detroit Free Press / Mani Wright Aug. 14, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer
Parking lot violations threaten water quality
UPDATED Aug. 13, 2005 PLYMOUTH EAGLE Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Officials from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) have determined that the 4-acre, 209-spot parking lot under construction in McClumpha Park in Plymouth Township is in violation of state regulations. Following a one-day
Lifesavers honored by Plymouth Township
St. John’s employees receive awards, from left, Joseph Micallef-Golf Ranger, Adam Johnson-Security Supervisor, Paul Wegert-General Manager, Jim Fowler-Assistant General Manager Aug, 10, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News One golfer who plays in a weekly league at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth will never forget May 25. That
Treasurer accused of misconduct by taxpayer
Aug. 7, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Francesco Viola started his Plymouth business, VersaTrans, in 2008 with the help of the Wayne County Land Bank-TURBO Program. The land bank was established by former County Executive Bob Ficano as a real estate pass-through entity
Cheer-On the Susan G. Komen walk-this weekend
Aug. 7, 2015 PLYMOUTH VOICE. News Plymouth Michigan WATCH VIDEO “Walking 60 miles in 3 days can be your life-changing journey to help end breast cancer forever.” In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast
Low turn out for Plymouth primary not surprising
Aug. 6, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News A low voter turnout for Plymouth’s primary election last Tuesday was not unusual. With only 860 votes cast, or 11% of the cities 7,481 registered voters, residents picked the winners from nine candidates to fill eight spots on the November general
Salvation Army seeks donations
Aug. 5, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News A community outreach effort supporting students and teachers returning to school in September is already under way. According to Laurie Aren, director of family and community ministries at The Salvation Army, organizers are hoping to revamp the Back 2 School effort
Jury finds 23-year-old guilty in murder plot
Michael Rivera with attorney Wright Blake at pre-trial hearing in Plymouth’s 35th District Court Aug. 4, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News A jury has found the 23-year-old man accused of plotting to kill his 15-year-old girfriend’s family as they slept in their Plymouth Township home last
Plymouth’s 90-year-old skydiver
Jul 31, 2015 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News WATCH VIDEO Plymouth resident Leo Battaglia generated a lot of interest last month when he turned to skydiving to celebrate his 90th birthday. With his family watching, Battaglia who has emphysema and must have oxygen 24-7, took a plane ride