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THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Vol. 135, No. 12
As with all other munici-
pal buildings in the area,
Belleville city officials have
closed all municipal offices
through March 30.
See page 2.

THE CANTON
EAGLE
EAGLE

Vol. 73, No. 12
Local artists have an
opportunity to present their
works at the Village Theater
at Cherry Hill, one of the
premiere performance art
centers in southeast
Michigan.
See page 6.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR Health concerns cause closures
Vol. 73, No. 12

The reconstruction of a
one-third mile section of Cities, townships continue public safety and
John Daly Street from
Michigan Avenue to the
Rouge River in Inkster will other services while limiting contact with public
continue this year.
See page 4.
Canton Northville Romulus Sumpter

THE NORTHVILLE In alignment with, Gov. As in other communities, Mayor LeRoy D. Burcroff has As a result of the COVID-19
EAGLE Gretchen Whitmer's State Northville Township has officially declared a State of virus, Sumpter Township Hall
EAGLE
Vol. 20, No. 12 Emergency Declaration, Canton responded to the orders of Gov. Emergency in the City of will remain closed to the public
Township has closed public Gretchen Whitmer and closed Romulus in an effort to slow the until further notice.
Northville area residents facilities through April 5 in an municipal offices. spread of coronavirus disease. “At this time, based on the
are wondering about the effort to reduce the spread of In a prepared statement, offi- Due to the unique location of available information from vari-
identity of the donor who exposure to COVID-19: cials said “based on the avail- the city with multiple forms of ous county, state and federal
stocked the Little Free Closed are the Canton able information from various transportation and transient resources, we have decided it is
Library outside St. Paul's Township Administration local, state and federal populations, declaring a State of in the best interest of Sumpter
church with canned goods. Building; Summit on the Park; resources, we have decided it is Emergency allows the city access Township to take this step,”
See page 6. The Village Theater at Cherry in the best interest of Northville to additional funding and explained Township Supervisor
Hill; Canton Sports Center; The Township to close our Township resources to respond to the John Morgan.
B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen buildings to the public and sus- increased risk to the virus. “The health and safety of our
THE PLYMOUTH Center; Pheasant Run Golf pend our parks, recreation, sen- The city encourages all resi- staff, residents, and community
EAGLE Club and Fellows Creek Golf ior and youth network pro- dents to continue to follow the as a whole is our highest priori-
EAGLE
preventative measures that have
ty,” he said in a written state-
grams, events and activities.”
Club
Vol. 20, No. 12 All critical and emergency Supervisor Robert Nix II been shared by the Centers for ment.
In the monthly email bul- services will continue to oper- said that efforts are focused on Disease Control and Prevention “Rest assured, township hall
letin, city officials ate with full staffing, according ensuring that all essential serv- (CDC). COVID-19 symptoms employees in all departments
announced new procedures to a prepared statement from ices, including public safety, util- include fever, dry cough and are still on the job working hard
in light of precautions neces- township officials. These clo- ities and township operations shortness of breath. Residents to meet your needs. Should you
sitated by the coronavirus sures will not affect any police will continue “through the with questions regarding COVID- have any questions or need
Covid-19. or fire services, including 9-1-1. unknown challenges we face 19 are encouraged to contact the assistance please call (734) 461-
See page 3. Collection of trash will continue moving forward.” State of Michigan Coronavirus 6201 or contact us by email
as scheduled. Entrances to all township hotline at (888) 535-6136. If resi- through our website
Water bills can be paid by buildings will be closed to the dents experience any symptoms, https://sumptertwp.org/” Morgan
THE ROMULUS mail to P.O Box 87680, Canton public. they are encouraged to contact a added.
ROMAN
ROMAN MI. 48188; the drop box located to service residents through physician for counsel on treat- bills can be done via the drop
Staff members will continue
Payment of tax and water
outside the main entrance to
ment options and to stay home to
Vol. 135, No. 12 the Canton Administration day-to-day operations, utilizing protect others. box at the front door or
Romulus police are con- Building, by phone IVR (833) online services and employees “The health and safety of our processed online at
tinuing the investigation of a 697-1711, and online at can still be reached via tele- residents and visitors is our pri- https://bsaonline.com/?uid=844
robbery and vicious assault www.canton-mi.org/979. phone and email. As a result of mary focus,” said Burcroff. “We &sitetransition=true
reported at about 4:15 a.m. However, late fees will not be these closures, the following will continue monitoring devel- This closure does not affect
March 10 at the Amoco assessed for March and April actions are being taken: opments and work swiftly in emergency services in the town-
Station on Middlebelt Road. water bills as long as full pay- Township Hall will not be open partnership with local, state and ship.
See page 5. ment is received by Friday, May to the public except as noted federal health and government “The Sumpter Township
29. above; drive-thru window at officials to do all we can to pro- Public Safety Department is
The Water Department will township hall will remain open' tect our residents at this time. prepared for emergency opera-
THE WAYNE not be scheduling appoint- senior (medical) transportation Our collective public health tions and has put procedures in
EAGLE
EAGLE ments, at this time, for non- will continue at this time; all depends on the actions of each place to ensure the health and
safety of our police officers, fire-
individual resident-I ask that we
parks, recreation and senior
emergencies such as final
Vol. 73, No. 12 reads, meter accuracy tests and programming and events will be all do our part to prevent the fighters, and community. Dial
In Wayne, several busi- noisy meters. cancelled; the Community spread of this virus.” 911 for emergencies only. For all
The township leadership
City municipal buildings will
Center, Northville Youth
other police, fire or medical
nesses and restaurants are team will continue to meet daily Network and Recreation Center remain open by appointment issues call our dispatch at (734)
remaining open during the to monitor and evaluate the sit- at Hillside will be closed to the only, and residents can continue 461-6898,” he said.
crisis, many with limited uation, the statement contin- public and only emergency to access city services at For water emergencies call
hours. ued. inspection activities will be per- www.romulusgov.com and by the dispatch number above. To
See page 6.
“The health and safety of our mitted. phone at (734) 942-7500 during stay up to date on COVID-19
residents and employees is of “The Northville Township regular office hours. However, issues affecting township servic-
the utmost importance to us. Public Safety Department is non-essential city buildings will es or buildings, along with
THE WESTLAND “Please check www.canton- actively prepared for emer- be closed to the public including future information affecting
EAGLE mi.org/COVID19 for up-to-date gency operations and has put the Romulus City Hall, Sumpter Township frequent the
EAGLE
Vol. 73, No. 12 information on Canton opera- procedures in place to ensure Department of Public Works township website in addition to
signing up for alerts via Nixle at
Building and the Animal Shelter.
tions, as the situation is fluid
the health and safety of our
Due to the declared State and changes daily,” officials community,” Nix said in the pre- The Romulus Senior Center will https://www.nixle.com/
of Emergency, the 18th stated in the prepared email. pared statement. “Service by be closed to the public, but will As a result of the State of
District Court in Westland Additional COVID-19 infor- our police, fire, Advanced Life continue providing services to Michigan escalating response to
has adopted an emergency mation and resources remain Support staff and first respon- older residents, including Meals the new coronavirus (COVID-
policy regarding continua- available at: https://www.cdc. ders will continue without inter- on Wheels and 19), and the CDC determination
tion of services. gov/coronavir us/2019-
See page 5. ncov/index.html. See Northville, page 4 See Romulus, page 5 See Sumpter, page 6

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