Veteran police officer retires from force
Aug. 19, 2021 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Canton Police Sgt. Eric Kolke has retired from the department after a 25-year career with the township. Kolke was hired as a police officer in 1996, and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2014. He has a bachelor’s degree in
Fast police response results in arrest of bank robbery suspect
Aug. 11, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News After a fast response to a reported bank robbery Tuesday afternoon Canton police say they are holding a suspect and waiting for approval of a warrant request sent to the Wayne County prosecutor’s office. The request names the suspect caught exiting the
Canton Township board hires a deputy supervisor to help out
Aug. 10, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Canton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new deputy supervisor position at their July 27 meeting that will offer a surprisingly large compensation package. Township Supervisor Ann Marie Graham-Hudak said the newly created deputy supervisor position will initially pay the
CDC School Mask Guidelines Roil Parents
Aug. 7, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Plymouth-Canton Education Association (PCEA) is the teachers union that represents the over 1,100 teachers and 16,000 students of the Plymouth Canton Community Schools. They are affiliated with the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. Says Monica Merritt P-CCS
Schoolcraft Rd Bridge over M-14 closing for construction Thursday
Aug. 7, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News As part of the Revive 275 reconstruction project, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning to fully close the Schoolcraft Road bridge over M-14 bridge starting next week – Thursday, Aug. 12, for a period of three weeks to complete bridge
Octogenarian pilot is honored with Wright Brothers Award
Aug. 6, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Flying high Laura Hipshire Special Writer Tom Shipp, 83, of Plymouth, has always enjoyed the thrill of a fast ride. His mom once told him, “You drive so fast, you should fly an airplane.” Shipp took his mom’s advice
News, Events and Other Smart Stuff
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New construction site rules in Northville
Aug, 2, 2021 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News New ordinance provisions regulating procedures at construction sites in Northville could be adopted by members of the city council Aug. 2. The new provisions include aspects such as tree protection, temporary fencing, sidewalk access and maintenance. The standards would make a
Whitmer’s unconstitutional emergency powers law repealed
Jul. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News 1945 law meant for urban riots proved a threat to separation of powers –Petition initiative received more than 500,000 signatures in support OPINION By: Michael Van Beek Responding to a citizen-led initiative, the Michigan Legislature recently repealed
Community welcomes new Fire Chief
Jul. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Matt Samhat has been named as the new chief of the Northville City Fire Department (NCFD). The Northville Department also provides all emergency fire services to the City of Plymouth and operates from two stations, one at Plymouth City Hall and