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THE BELLEVILLE Westland awards $280,000 in business grants
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
More than 45 Westland busi-
Vol. 135, No. 28 nesses will be awarded a total of ” ing conditions,” commented
Mayor William R. Wild. “No
Luck struck a second time $280,000 in grants under the No qualifying businesses were qualifying businesses were
for a 65- year-old Belleville Westland CARES Small denied funds through the pro-
man who won $250,000 from Business Relief Program. The denied funds through the program gram and it will allow us to
the Michigan Lottery playing average grant award totaled and it will allow us to retain over 375 jobs. retain over 375 jobs right here
Powerball online last month. $5,000. Funds will be dispersed in our community.”
See page 6. in the upcoming weeks upon Small Business grant recipi-
execution of grant agreements city officials. The goal was to were of low/moderate income. ents represent diverse segments
between the City of Westland provide short-term working cap- The program was administered of the economy including retail,
THE CANTON and the grantees. A list of busi- ital assistance (grants) to small through the City of Westland dining, construction/mainte-
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Vol. 73, No. 28 be available upon completion of of jobs held by low and moder- Department where the initial fitness, barber shops/salons,
the agreements. There is no ate income persons. Funding intake and processing of appli- entertainment, education and
The Partnership for Arts obligation for businesses to was provided through special cations was completed. Each other professional services, he
& Humanities in Canton repay funds unless information CDBG-CV funding authorized applicant was given a score added.
Township recently received provided through the applica- by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, based on their ability to demon- Westland also used CARES
the 2020 Government/ tion process is deemed to be and Economic Security strate qualifying criteria. Final Act funding to set up a
Institution Award from the fraudulent. (CARES) Act, they said. grant decisions were then rent/mortgage relief program
Michigan Historic The program, which Under Housing and Urban decided by a secondary review and a program to help small
Preservation Network. launched on June 3, was Development (HUD) guidelines, team. businesses and residents secure
See page 5. designed to minimize and avoid eligible applicants had to show “Our small businesses are Personal Protection
job loss caused by business clo- a loss in revenue as a result of facing drastic reductions in cash Equipment. More information
sures related to COVID-19 and COVID-19 and that at least 50 flow while attempting to navi- on these programs can be found
THE INKSTER social distancing, according to percent of their employees gate extremely difficult operat- on www.cityofwestland.com.
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 73, No. 28
Lloyd G. Lockett, a U.S. Former
Army veteran was chosen to
have a new roof installed on fire chief
his Sylvia Street home last
week as a reward for his
service mourned
See page 3.
Former Plymouth Township
Fire Chief Larry F. Groth, Sr.
THE NORTHVILLE was conveyed to his final rest-
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Memorial Gardens last week
Vol. 20, No. 28 in a 1936 fire wagon reserved
for fire department digni-
Work is expected to begin
within the next few weeks on taries.
the rebuilding of the Chief Groth, 78, died on
Johnson Creek riverbank June 27, 2020. He moved to
and pond at Fish Hatchery Plymouth with his family in After a private service last Thursday for former Plymouth Township Fire Chief Larry Groth, the
Park in Northville. 1950 and graduated from funeral procession passes by Township Fire Station 1 on Haggerty Road. A restored 1936
See page 2. Plymouth High School in 1960 Seagrave Safety Sedan fire wagon owned by the Detroit Fire Department led the procession. The
and immediately joined the antique vehicle reserved for fallen firefighter comrades and other dignitaries was retired in 1967
City of Plymouth Fire and later converted for use as a hearse.
THE PLYMOUTH Department. In 1965, he joined
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also survived by his brother-in-
tion that will allow his family
Department where he was
how many lives you can
Vol. 20, No. 28 steadily promoted, becoming change.” law Mark Bear and many to create a Larry F Groth
Members of the chief in 1979. He served as Chief Groth was born in nieces and nephews. Scholarship Fund for future
Plymouth- Canton Plymouth Township Fire Chief South Lyon, the son of Charles A funeral service for family firefighters at the Schoolcraft
Community Schools Board of until his retirement in 2003. and Donna (née Sayre) Groth. members took place last week College Fire Academy.
Education recently approved According to his family, He was the beloved and devot- preceding the procession to
new deadlines for Schools of Chief Groth loved his career as ed husband of 38 years to Mount Hope Memorial
Choice applications. a firefighter. They agreed that Sandra; loving father of Larry Gardens led by the restored
See page 5. he “lived and breathed the (Kristi) Groth, Jr., Stephanie 1936 Seagrave Safety Sedan
career he loved for over 40 (Louis) Carney, and Timothy fire wagon owned by the
years.” In his official obituary, Groth; proud grandfather of Detroit Fire Department. The
THE ROMULUS his family noted that Chief Alyssa Groth, Ryan Groth, antique vehicle reserved for
ROMAN Groth “was a hero, he was Tyler Groth, Jacob Carney, fallen firefighter comrades
ROMAN
courageous and he was a men-
and other dignitaries was
Emily Carney, Lilly Carney,
Vol. 135, No. 28 tor to so many. It takes a spe- and Alissa (Scott) Carruth; retired in 1967 and later con-
Thirteen cases of COVID- cial kind of person to become a great-grandfather of Brayden verted for use as a hearse.
19 in two Romulus business- firefighter. Whether Larry had and Skyler. He is also survived Final arrangements were
es have been confirmed by to run through a burning build- by his brothers, Richard Groth entrusted to the Schrader-
the Wayne County Public ing, cut a driver out of a vehi- and Paul (Linda) Groth, his sis- Howell Funeral Home in
Health Division. cle at an accident scene, or ters-in-law, Brenda (James) Plymouth
See page 6. teach children about fire safe- Dingman, Darla (Kevin) Those who wish to honor
ty, he knew that his job was not LaForge , Glenda Halstead Chief Groth's memory are Fire Chief Larry Groth

THE WAYNE League of Women Voters is offering election information
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Vol. 73, No. 28 Voters of Dearborn-Dearborn ” offices in September.
The Wayne Public Library Heights is urging voters to pre- VOTE411.org, like the League, VOTE411.org, like the
has begun opening again for pare for the upcoming Aug. 4 is nonpartisan and offers information on League, is nonpartisan and
public use in phases, begin- primary election and the Nov. offers information on candi-
ning with a Plaza Pickup 3 general election by visiting candidates in races for all political parties. dates in races for all political
program for borrowers. VOTE411.org. parties. The site aims to safe-
See page 4. The website, which the guard democracy by driving
national League of Women voter engagement.
Voters launched in 2006, about candidate forums. voter registration and absen- The League of Women
serves as a “one-stop-shop” for Additional resources for how tee ballot status, or to find your Voters is a nonpartisan politi-
THE WESTLAND nonpartisan election related to navigate elections during polling place. We hope that cit- cal organization that aims to
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Vol. 73, No. 28 relevant questions for federal included. throughout Wayne County will active participation in govern-
ment, works to increase under-
“VOTE 411 is a great way to
and state races and ballot pro-
take advantage of this resource
Westland Police Chief Jeff posals. educate yourself about the and the opportunity to vote,” a standing of major public policy
Jedrusik has announced his Candidate information for candidates and races on your League of Women Voters issues and influences public
retirement but he isn't going some local races and propos- ballot! It's useful whether you spokesperson said. policy through education and
anywhere soon and will con- als are also included. choose to vote absentee or in VOTE411.org is also avail- advocacy.
tinue to serve the communi- VOTE411.org also assists vot- person. able in Spanish. Learn more about the
ty. ers in finding their polling “You can also use the links The LWV of Michigan Dearborn-Dearborn Heights
See page 4. places, hours and learning on VOTE411 to check your hopes to publish paper voter league at www.lwvddh.org.

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