Paul Sincock
Continued train delays spark residents’ complaints
Oct. 1, 2017 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News S L O W M O T I O N Don Howard Staff Writer Frustrated motorists in Plymouth continue to complain about train delays, some lasting almost 20 minutes and stretching 2-3 miles across the community. Complaints
Contamination suspected at fire site
Friday afternoon, workers in protective gear clean up debris at the site of the fire and shoveled it into sealed barrels clearly labeled as containing PCB, a known carcinogen. Photo by Dave Willett Aug. 25, 2017 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Concerns
Kellogg Park plans draw residents’ ire
Oct. 24, 2016 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer There was no lack of interest or criticism for plans to remake Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth during a meeting at the city Cultural Center last week. Plans for the 150th anniversary of the City of
Response time questioned in death
Aug. 19, 2016 Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer A 24-minute ambulance response time may have contributed to the death of a 63- year-old Plymouth man, found not breathing and unresponsive in his home near the downtown area. A frantic 9-1-1 call for help from a
Trains continue to block Plymouth crossings
Sign posted at Starkweather Street railroad crossing by City officials Jun. 17, 2016 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The City of Plymouth continues to receive multiple complaints on a near daily basis related to parked trains blocking crossings for upwards of one hour or longer, according to a prepared
Blocked crossings causing complaints
Railroad tank cars containing LPG-liquefied petroleum gas-block South Main St. in Plymouth Photo: © Don Howard/Associated Newspapers of Michigan May, 2, 2016 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News “We are indeed aware of the issues in Plymouth.” CSX Railroad spokesperson Gail Lobin Don Howard Staff Writer
Response delay prompts change to radio system
Feb. 19, 2014 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Members of the Plymouth and Northville Fire Advisory Board met last week in a regular bi-monthly session to discuss fire department business. This was the first meeting of the members since a radio communications problem last November delayed response to a 911 call for
What a difference time makes
Closed Lake Pointe Fire Station in Plymouth Township Aug. 6, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. OPINION Time, it appears, seriously alters the perspective of elected officials regarding acceptable levels of public safety service. For example, a few years ago when Plymouth city and township shared fire services, the city
Blaze at fire station should be wake-up call
Plymouth City Manager, Paul Sincock July 8, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. OPINION There were no firemen on duty at the station, or in fact, anywhere in the City of Plymouth which no longer has a full-time fire department. We predicted that there would be an incident that
Fire station blaze may cost $500,000
Jun. 17, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Michigan State Police Fire Marshal’s office will continue to investigate the cause of an early morning fire Sunday at the downtown Plymouth Fire Station where damage was estimated to be more than $500,000. The fire was reportedly contained to the apparatus bay, attached to