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THE BELLEVILLE Suspect surrenders after church shootout
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Michigan State Police
Vol. 137, No. 36 Troopers arrested a man sus- ” State Police indicated that a
Detroit officer fired one round
Well known Comcast pected in a Detroit robbery The area was locked down at the suspect during the
executive Maria Holmes last week, after he ran into a by Westland and Inkster police. standoff, striking the suspect
ended her four-decade Westland church and in his hand. Following his
career in the telecommuni- exchanged gunfire with local, injury, the man reportedly
cations industry last month county and state officers. continued to shout at officers
as she announced her retire- The man was being pur- and officers from several of Westland, the SWAT/SRT that he was injured and subse-
ment. sued by Detroit police officers the upper windows of the team and other local police quently left the church and
See page 4. last Friday, Sept. 9, and was building. departments responded. surrendered to officers at
followed to a home near The area was locked down Gunfire struck and dam- about 3:15 p.m. according to
Palmer and Venoy Road in by Westland and Inkster aged the passenger door of a police reports.
THE CANTON Westland at about 2:30 p.m. police who responded to the Westland police patrol car and The continuing investiga-
EAGLE When confronted by officers, scene and nearby Adams the windshield of a Wayne tion is being conducted by
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County Sheriff's vehicle dur-
Michigan State Police.
the suspect fled the vehicle he
Middle School was put on
Vol. 75, No. 36 was driving and entered the lockdown by police. A barri- ing the standoff. No police Westland police issued a
Palmer Road Baptist Church, caded gunman situation was officers were injured, but the statement reassuring resi-
Registration is now under
way for the Canton Township according to police reports. reported to police agencies suspect was injured in the dents that there was “no ongo-
Lead #LikeAGirl, Be A The suspect went to the sec- and Michigan State Police, exchange of gunfire, accord- ing danger to the public” and
#ModelMan, and Youth ond floor of the building and officers from the Wayne ing to police reports. that the suspect remains in
Advisory Council programs fired shots at police vehicles County Sheriff along with Reports from the Michigan police custody.
for the 2022-2023 school year.
Community celebrations set this weekend
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THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 75, No. 36
An Inkster man who
stopped for gas and bought a
lottery ticket was the winner
of the $1 million Powerball
prize in the Aug. 24 drawing.
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THE NORTHVILLE
EAGLE
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Vol. 22, No. 36
A seven-hour meeting of Romulus Pumpkin Festival Victorian Festival honors
the Northville Planning
Commission resulted in the continues tradition in city heritage of bygone age
approval of the preliminary
plans for redevelopment of This is a big weekend as the There will be food trucks a Take a step back in time Heritage Festival or the
Northville Downs Racetrack. 24th Annual Romulus Romulus Got Talent competi- this weekend as downtown Victorian Festival, provides
See page 5.
Pumpkin Festival begins tion, pumpkin painting, Northville celebrates the an opportunity for residents
tomorrow and continues on bounce houses and a petting annual Victorian Heritage of Northville, both past and
Saturday and Sunday at farm and pony rides. The ever- Festival tomorrow, Saturday present, to enjoy and cele-
THE PLYMOUTH Romulus Historical Park. popular Pumpkin Chuckin' and Sunday. brate the unique history of
EAGLE The annual three-day event, competition is planned along The festival, which takes the town, a spokesman from
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Vol. 22, No. 36 traditionally set to begin on the with the Bingo Tent and the place throughout downtown the Chamber of Commerce
third Friday in September, will traditional pancake breakfast. Northville every September, said.
For the 66th year, mem- begin as usual with the popu- Attractions this year also is a celebration of the rich his- As has become a cherished
bers of the Plymouth Rotary lar Parade of Lights organized include the Classic Car Show tory and small-town charm of tradition, the Victorian
Club and student volunteers by the Romulus Rotary Club. and Craft and Vendor Show. the community, organizers Heritage Festival will begin
along with local civic groups Everything in the parade is “The event is a celebration of from the Northville Chamber with the Victorian Parade at
celebrated "Chicken Sunday" aglow, from bicycles to cement friends and family, a harvest of Commerce said. 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept.16.
during the Fall Festival last trucks, and the event usually celebration that generates an Incorporated as a village in The event will continue with
week. attracts a crowd of thousands, enthusiastic spirit and regen- 1867, the next 10 years saw some of the most popular fea-
See page 3. festival organizers said. The erates our sense of communi- the first diploma awarded tures of the festival through-
parade will begin at 8 p.m. ty,” a spokesperson said. The from the local high school and out the weekend. Festivities
THE ROMULUS tomorrow, Sept. 16. There is no Pumpkin Festival also cele- the opening of Parmenter's conclude on Sunday with the
ROMAN
ROMAN entry fee for the lighted brates several skill sets and the Cider Mill, a community Duck Race at historic Mill
Race Village.
parade, but all entries must
winners of the digital photo
treasure that sits today on
Vol. 137, No. 36 include multiple lights. and tasting contests will be Baseline Road. The Victorian Saloon will
The next step into the Headlights do not qualify. announced on the festival For the last 150 years, be open during the weekend
future of Romulus will begin Questions about this event Facebook page. Northville has written a fasci- and will feature entertain-
with a think tank workshop must be directed to the For information, call the nating history as the commu- ment, along with carriage
for the public next Romulus Rotary Facebook Pumpkin Festival Hotline at nity has grown into the 21st rides, and the vendor district.
Wednesday and Thursday. Page @RomulusRotary or (734) 955- 4577. Romulus century, while maintaining a The Main Stage downtown
See page 4. email romulus.rotary@ Historical Park is located at respect for tradition and the will have entertainment from
gmail.com. 11147 Hunt St. history of the area. Much of noon until 9 p.m. Saturday
the history of Northville is and from noon until 4 p.m.
THE WAYNE available by speaking with Victorian Sunday will be cele-
EAGLE members of the Northville brated at Mill Race Village.
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For an event schedule and
Historical Society and visiting
Vol. 75, No. 36 Mill Race Village. information, visit
First responders from the The Victorian Heritage www.northville.org or
Wayne police and fire depart- Festival, known also as the www.millracenorthville.org.
ments received formal recog-
nition of their service during
Patriot's Day ceremonies
marking 9-11 last week.
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THE WESTLAND
EAGLE
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Vol. 75, No. 36
Residents of the Members of the Romulus Rotary Club will again start off the
Norwayne community are Annual Pumpkin Festival with the 23rd Lighted Parade set to
being asked their opinions begin at 8 p.m. or tomorrow. The Rotary Club, first chartered in
about improvements to 1939, is the oldest service organization in Romulus. The lighted
Venoy-Dorsey Park as part of parade draws hundreds of spectators to Romulus streets each
a survey. year.
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