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THE BELLEVILLE Township names trustee as new treasurer
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
The new Plymouth Township
Resident Steven Birmingham
Doroshewitz was named to the
Vol. 137, No. 19 Treasurer is a familiar face to position with an annual salary of also criticized the timing of the
Sumpter Township most residents. $105,505 one week after Clinton appointment noting that this is an
Community Center will be Trustee Rob Doroshewitz was submitted his official letter of res- elected position. Birmingham
the site of a Vendor Market named to the full-time position ignation, which prompted ques- said he thought more exploration
this month. Vendor tables on April 26 following the resigna- tions from Trustee Chuck Curmi. of a solution should have taken
are still available for a $10 tion of Mark Clinton citing health Curmi asked if the position place and that the appointment
rental fee by calling (734) issues. Doroshewitz will serve the had been posted and Township was “rushed.”
461-9373. remainder of Clinton's term Clerk Jerry Vorva said that the Doroshewitz' appointment was
See page 2. which expires at the end of 2024. vacancy was posted on the agen- by unanimous vote of the
Doroshewitz has served on the da and announced the previous trustees.
board of trustees since 2004. week when Clinton resigned. In a separate vote, trustees
THE CANTON Clinton was elected to the In response to Curmi's com- approved a $25,000 raise for
EAGLE treasurer's position in 2016 and ment that it seemed the appoint- Deputy Treasurer Amy Hammye.
EAGLE
Vol. 75, No. 19 suffered an undisclosed medical ment was on “short notice, Heise told the trustees that
emergency about six months ago, Township Supervisor Kurt Heise Hammye's workload had
Moms always know best impacting his ability to attend said that Clinton stressed the increased significantly during
and those who attended the meetings and continue his urgency of filling the position in Clinton's absence.
recent Mom Prom in employment, culminating in his his letter of resignation, due to Curmi cast the lone no vote on
Canton Township proved it resignation. the upcoming summer tax bills. the motion. Robert Doroshewitz
with a donation to the
Canton Therapeutic
Recreation Program.
See page 3.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 75, No. 19
Inkster residents do not
need to be alarmed should
they see white smoke curling
up from area drains or sew-
ers this month as it is part of
city-wide system testing.
See page 4.

THE NORTHVILLE
EAGLE
EAGLE
Vol. 22, No. 19
Northville Township was
recently honored as a 5-star
community by the annual
eCities study conducted by
researchers at iLabs,
University of Michigan-
Dearborn.
See page 4.

Plymouth Canton students present one of the multiple radio programs available at 88.1 The Park Radio, a station owned by the
THE PLYMOUTH Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
EAGLE
EAGLE

Vol. 22, No. 19 Sound investment
The Plymouth Police
Department has gone LIVE Annual auction at student operated radio station set for May 21
with body cameras and a The annual fundraiser for a $25,000 record funding generat- exposure they will receive on job...Even if your career goals
new in-car video system from program that his impacted the ed during the event last year. 88.1 The Park. The auction is don't include broadcasting or
Bodyworn by Utility. lives of hundreds of students During the day-long event, sponsored this year by media, the skills you'll craft at
See page 6. and served the Plymouth- which continues from 9 a.m. Community Financial Credit WSDP will benefit you the rest
Canton community for a half until 9 p.m., listeners can bid on Union and Neehee's Indian of your life. And, it's just a whole
century is set for May 21 this items donated by local business- Vegetarian Street Food. lot of fun, too,” Chatman said.
THE ROMULUS year. es. A dream board with more Todd Chatman, a graduate of Businesses or individuals
ROMAN There will be autographed unique items will be available the Plymouth-Salem class of interested in sponsoring a half-
ROMAN
Vol. 137, No. 19 sports memorabilia, restaurant for bidding throughout the 1983, is now the director of hour or hour of the auction can
gift cards and goods and servic- event, organizers said. Cause and Ministry e-mail Station Manager Bill
Free smoke alarms will be es from businesses throughout The success of the fundrais- Development at ShareMedia Keith, at
available to Romulus resi- the Plymouth Canton area dur- ing last year was due to the gen- Services. He credits his time at bill.keith@pccsk12.com.
dents during a special event ing the 33rd Annual 88.1 The erosity of local businesses, 88.1 The Park for his success. Businesses willing to display an
at Metro Commons May 24 as Park Radio Auction. Students at alumnus and listeners, organiz- “WSDP set the course for my auction flyer can also contact
part of the Red Cross Sound the Plymouth Canton ers said. Local businesses and gratifying 30+ year career in the station. “The auction is a
the Alarm effort. Educational Park radio station residents still have time to sup- broadcasting. The practical, great reminder of the impact
See page 2. are preparing for the largest port the student radio station by hands-on experience I received the station has had in the lives
fundraising event of the year donating items and businesses gave me an advantage in land-
and hoping to surpass the that donate can benefit from the ing my first paid radio See Auction, page 6
THE WAYNE
EAGLE Plymouth community mourns death of Tony Bruscato
EAGLE
Vol. 75, No. 19
Sgt. Jordan Arndt has been The Plymouth community is Before his tenure with the the Plymouth community, he
named as the 2021 Officer of mourning the death of Anthony DDA, he was a reporter for the was remembered for his gen-
the Year by the Wayne Police “Tony” L. Bruscato who died Observer and Eccentric erosity, kindness, big smile, and
Department. May 6.. For nearly 13 years, Mr. Newspapers covering Plymouth being supportive of others.
See page 5. Bruscato led the Plymouth and Canton Township. Mr. Plymouth is a better place
Downtown Development Bruscato was also well-known because of Tony Bruscato,
Authority, playing instrumental as the voice of morning traffic friends said.
THE WESTLAND roles in the new fountain con- reports on WJR and WWJ radio Mr. Bruscato was born Oct. 2,
EAGLE
EAGLE struction in Kellogg Park, organ- for many years and most recent- 1953 in Waukegan, IL to the late

Vol. 75, No. 19 izing the Friday night concerts ly heard on WRCJ. Anthony and Angela Bruscato.
in Kellogg Park, the Downtown
He was a proud graduate of
Mr. Bruscato was highly civic-
Wayne County Prosecutor Master Plan, infrastructure minded and an active communi- Indiana University in
Kym Worthy has charged improvement and maintenance, ty member through the Bloomington, IN where he earn-
William Scott Grant, 49, with festivals and events, marketing, Plymouth Noon Rotary Club, ing his bachelor's degree in
three felonies in connection and much more. Friends and the Plymouth Community broadcasting. His education,
with the May 3 death of his coworkers said his imprint on United Way, and his many other writing and verbal talents led
wife, Sarah Grant, 45. Plymouth will last for decades significant civic contributions.
See page 5. to come . Through all his work to support See Bruscato, page 6 Anthony “Tony” L. Bruscato

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