Jack Dempsey
Township named an American World War II Heritage City
Sep. 19, 2024 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Henry Ford’s cottage industry is once again in the community spotlight with the announcement that Plymouth Township was selected as one of eight newly named American World War II Heritage Cites recognized by the National Park Service for their part in the
Historic Preservation is Powerful
Jun. 7, 2024 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Guest Editorial By: Jack Dempsey Historic Preservation is Powerful The unfettered celebration of the saving and renewal of the Michigan Central in downtown Detroit should inspire people and policymakers of this State to redouble efforts to preserve our past.
Local author – Civil War historian – book launch at Plymouth Library
Oct. 13, 2022 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Plymouth’s award-winning author, historian and authority on Michigan history and the Civil War, Jack Dempsey, will launch the publication of his new book, Heart in Tatters: Eunice Hunt Tripler and the Civil War, this Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m., at
Power outages – flooded streets after storm
Jun. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News UPDATED Once again on Tuesday Plymouth area residents were without power when an afternoon rainstorm wiped out service to an estimated 50,000 DTE Energy customers. Plymouth and Plymouth Township in particular has suffered numerous distribution-related outages and repeatedly lost power in
Go-Fund-Me account set for family
Dec. 19, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Plymouth Township police continue to investigate an apparent murder-suicide which occurred Dec. 17. Evidence at the scene in the 14000 block of C Drive in the township indicate that 46-year-old James Salamay shot and killed his estranged wife, Christina, 37, before
Plymouth Township to formally recognize historic properties
Plymouth Township historic Cotswold home built in 1928, located at the northwest corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Beck Road-formerly known as Casa De Llama and Peacock House.
Safety first, done right
Sep. 26, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Op-Ed by Jack Dempsey Preface In recent years Huron Valley Ambulance Co. (HVA) has come under fire, facing increasing criticism for failure to adequately respond to calls for service within the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township. Plymouth Township has relied on
Historical treasure or eyesore?
Feb. 4, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News GUEST EDITORIAL By: Jack Dempsey Some earnest citizens are up in arms over Wayne County’s plan to sell three historic mill properties in Hines Park. The County seeks the mills’ historic restoration; the citizens seek to safeguard the park. Selling
In Flanders Fields – 100 years past on Veterans Day
Nov. 9, 2018 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer One hundred years ago, on November 11 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – millions of men laid down their guns. This was Armistice Day, the end of World
Township considers new ambulance service
Oct. 4, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Plymouth Township officials are considering the need for a more effective emergency response in the deployment of ambulances, paramedics and firefighters. It is anticipated township officials will soon consider changes in the delivery of emergency response