Jack Dempsey
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
Phoenix Ford Plant sold to developer

Sep. 30, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer A developer has acquired the historic Ford factory in Plymouth Township and the surrounding 5.15 acres with plans to revitalize the 96-year-old building, known as the Phoenix Mill, into restaurant and retail space. The sale price of
DTE needs ‘more time’ to repair outages

Aug. 10, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News “We did not build or expand our infrastructure sufficiently to keep-up with the growth in your area…” Don Howard Staff Writer After almost two years of ongoing and persistent power outages, DTE Energy officials told Plymouth city officials they