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Police discover weapons during traffic stop

Michigan State Police report- Post of the Michigan State Police ” troopers at the scene and
ed finding four handguns, ammu- during the pandemic, police said. remained in police custody while
nition and a suppressor during a The Metro South Post is also We also know that when the office of the Wayne County
traffic stop in Canton Township addressing the issue in Wayne Prosecutor determined the
earlier this month. County where speeding motorists we conduct traffic enforcement charges to be filed.
Michigan State Troopers exe- have also been a problem. we also stop other crimes. “We also know that when we
cuted a traffic stop along south- In this instance, the vehicle conduct traffic enforcement we
bound Interstate-275 in Canton also had a boat on a trailer in tow. also stop other crimes,” noted a
Wednesday morning, May 6. The driver and other passengers statement from the Michigan
The stop was part of an in the vehicle told troopers they there was a handgun in the vehi- subsequently searched the car State Police.
increased traffic patrol in the were on their way to an area in cle and admitted that he did not and found four handguns, ammu- The suspect's name was not
area where excessive speed has Monroe for a fishing outing. The have a permit or concealed nition and the suppressor. released as no charges had been
been seen in the Metro North driver also told troopers than license for the pistol. Troopers The driver was arrested by the filed at presstime.
School superintendent reassures parents, students

Superintendent of the munication in a variety of for- contacting your principals and we do know is that these past “We cannot wait for the day
Plymouth Canton Community mats, including these calls on teachers with any questions, con- weeks have highlighted our when we can see our students
Schools Monica Merritt recently Friday evenings. With our cerns, or support you might poise, our resolve, and our abili- again in person, and as a district
addressed area families and staff Continuity of Learning Plan now need, and check the district web- ty to handle the adversity of our we will return better than ever
members regarding the impact being implemented, and with site on a regular basis. It has current times -- all while keeping as we continue to lead students
of the coronaviris pandemic on our educators working hard been a wonderful experience to the needs of our students as our to Learn, Prepare, and Thrive.
the local schools. every day to meet the needs of provide these regular check-ins number one priority. We cannot No matter what comes our way,
Merritt said, “This has been a our students, you will continue to with you, and we hope they have thank our staff, families, and of we will remain united as a
difficult time for all of us. receive your Sunday calls from been helpful during a time full of course our students enough for school community to do every-
“Since the beginning of this your building principals, but we challenge and uncertainty. the way that you have continued thing in our ability to ensure a
unprecedented crisis, our goal will relax the weekly robocalls “While we are not entirely to support P-CCS and navigate sense of normalcy. Take care of
has been to provide you with the from me. sure what the future will bring the many changes that have yourselves, and take care of each
most timely and important com- “I encourage you to continue us as a school community, what occurred. other,” Merritt concluded.
School district to refund fees for cancelled activities

Families hoping to participate tors have asked parents not to field trips, community education standing as we seek to accurately using our internal methods.
in several pay-to-play activities in dispute charges for the fees that classes, Kids Time and Club and timely process each refund,” Adding a disputed charge claim
the Plymouth-Canton may have been paid by credit Connection will all receive the email stated. to the refund process can create
Community Schools district will card, as this complicates the refunds, according to an email “We also ask during this time an extra challenge with our
receive refunds for the fees, refund process. from the district sent to parents. that you do not dispute any of online payment platform and
according to a district Those who paid for extracur- “Please be assured that the these related charges on your cause an unnecessary delay and
spokesman. ricular activities and pay-to-play process is ongoing and we appre- credit card bill to allow us a complexity within our records,”
District finance administra- athletics and clubs along with ciate your patience and under- chance to process the refund the email continued.
Music in the Air concerts are postponed in Plymouth

The City of Plymouth the COVID-19 pandemic and Labor Day weekend, the DDA weather, COVID-19 and the 5,000 visitors to downtown
Downtown Development the threat to the health and has decided to extend the sea- potential of early construction Plymouth's Kellogg Park,” he
Authority (DDA) has decided to safety of the audience that usu- son with concerts on Sept. 18 in Kellogg Park for the new said, “and thousands more who
postpone the first four Music in ally attends the community and Sept. 25,” said a news fountain.” visit restaurants and retail
the Air concerts scheduled for events. release from DDA Director He added that the biggest establishments.”
May 29, June 5, June 12 and “While the 14 Friday night Tony Bruscato. obstacle will be the continua- Bruscato added that the
June 19. concert series was scheduled to “Of course, it all depends on tion of social distancing, “as the DDA staff would re-evaluate
The cancellations are due to begin on May 29 and end on the limitations presented by popular concert series draws the concert schedule in June.
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