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THE BELLEVILLE Reconstruction of I-275 set to begin next month
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
As July 4th approaches and
Vol. 136, No. 25 COVID 19 pandemic restric- ” I-275 project, the bridge at M-
14 and Schoolcraft will be
The communities of tions are eased, many area res- We're very excited; we can't wait. repaired which will necessi-
Belleville, Van Buren and idents are planning family tate the closing of the Metro
Sumpter townships will cele- gatherings and celebrations We've been thinking about Trail. He said that the closure
brate summer with a week- which may involve local travel. this every day for the past year. should be comparatively short
end festival on and around 8- The Michigan Department while the bridge repairs are
mile-long Belleville Lake. of Transportation (MDOT), completed.
See page 4. however, also has plans for the Following this initial phase
area and the two may not be Construction is planned from ramps may be temporarily beginning next month, MDOT
compatible. The state will Will Carlton Road to Six Mile closed during the work. This has scheduled road rebuilding
THE CANTON begin the much publicized and Road, according to state offi- first section of the construction on the southbound lanes
EAGLE long-scheduled major recon- cials and will begin next is expected to cost about $15 between Northline and Five
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Vol. 74, No. 25 struction of Interstate 275 month between Will Carlton million, according to officials. Mile roads during 2022; road
beginning in July. The road- and Northville roads. The Metro Trail, installed rebuilding on the northbound
A Canton Township work will continue, according Culverts will also be alongside the interstate will be lanes between Northline Road
Police officer was shot and to state officials, for four years replaced between Northline closed at M-14 and Schoolcraft and M-14 in 2023 and road
killed by his 18-year-old son and cost an estimated $257 mil- Road and Five Mile Road dur- Road so joggers and cyclists rebuilding on the northbound
in the family home Monday lion. ing this first phase of the work who use this route will not lanes between M-14 and Five
morning. The 24-mile reconstruction which is expected to continue have access to that path during Mile Road in 2024.
will include all lanes of the through November. While a short time this summer, offi- “We're very excited; we can't
See page 3. interstate located in Plymouth, lanes may be closed, access to cials said. wait,” Horne said. “We've been
Canton Township and the roads will be provided According to Jeff Horne, the thinking about this every day
THE INKSTER Northville, along with Livonia. although some entry and exit MDOT project manager for the for the past year.”
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 74, No. 25 Making a splash
June movie night at the
Inkster Police Department Rain gardens at Plymouth complex will help area environment
was a huge success and the
next free movie in the park- Mother Nature was the guest of honor Recreation Complex (PARC) in downtown absorb as much as 5,000 gallons of water
ing lot of the Inkster Police last week when state and local officials Plymouth. each rainstorm helping to reduce flooding
Department is set for July 9. along with area volunteers and members The former parking lot at the facility for neighbors and ease the load on storm
See page 9. of Friends of the Rouge welcomed the new has been transformed into 20,000 square sewers, officials said. The garden plant-
rain gardens at the Plymouth Arts and feet of individual rain gardens expected to ings will also provide native habitats for
THE NORTHVILLE birds, bees, butterflies and other pollina-
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The gardens, each planted and main-
Vol. 210, No. 25 tained by a civic group, industry or local
club, are also expected to help maintain
City of Northville Fire
Chief Steve Ott will officially water levels in Tonquish Creek as the
plants should help store the rainwater in
retire July 2 after seven the ground so that it can travel over weeks
years as chief and 36 years and even months to help prevent flooding,
with the department. providing water to local creeks during dry
See page 10.
times.
“Prior to planting these rain gardens,
rain would fall off the parking lot here, go
THE PLYMOUTH into drains and into a creek and immedi-
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the Rouge Restoration Coordinator
Vol. 21, No. 25 Matthew Bertrand explained. “We've
received reports that homes nearby this
Shauna Anderson has
been named as the new site have been affected by flooding due to
the set up.” Now, he said, the rainwater
director at the Plymouth will nourish the fledgling plants in the var-
District Library following an ious gardens and bolster the environment,
extensive search by the as Mother Nature intended.
Library Board of Trustees. More than 300 volunteers spent about
See page10. Plymouth Morning Rotary Club member Beth Stewart, center, receives a bit of help
planting in the club rain garden from her grandchildren, Jack Tuscan, 3, and Ava 35 days to plant the 23 separate rain gar-
Tuscan, 6, under the watchful eye of Rain Garden Coordinator Matt Bertrand, left, and
THE ROMULUS Morning Rotary Club President-elect Chris Kelly, far right. Photo by David Willett See Garden, page 6
ROMAN
ROMAN
Vol. 136, No. 25 Sumpter trustees appoint new township treasurer
A plan to rename four
streets in Romulus to honor Members of the Sumpter said he had every confidence
local residents met with a Township Board of Trustees ” that the board members made
detour when a family mem- have appointed Vincent Warren This is about doing what is right the right choice in Warren.
ber questioned the logistics to complete the remainder of for the township. The clock is ticking. “I am confident in Mr.
of the plan. the vacant treasurer's position. Warren's morals, his integrity
See page 9. Warren was sworn into office We have to move now. and his intelligence. We will be
June 17 and will complete the just fine,” Rush said. “This was
term of James Clark, who died the correct decision for the
THE WAYNE June 7. Warren sought the trea- Bowman explained that the lences. I paid my respects. Ms. township and will allow us to
EAGLE surer's office on the primary action was in no way disrespect- Morgan is again taking this move forward.”
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ballot in the township last year
Warren holds a master's
opportunity to berate and bash
ful to James Clark and that the
Vol. 74, No. 25 and garnered 547 votes while members of the board had each this board.” degree in marriage and family
Wayne officials noted that Mr. Clark received 695. taken time to pay their respects Rush was also critical of counseling and a baccalaureate
two developments in the city Warren's appointment was to the family. Morgan's personal remarks and degree in liberal arts. He cur-
are currently under construc- not without conflict at the brief “Toni doesn't deserve this. criticism. rently serves as a peer advocate
tion and both are on schedule. special meeting of the township Shame on this board. This is a “The treasurer's department for veterans at the Department
See page 5. board of trustees June 16 when disgusting slap in the face to our has been a turnstile for four of Veteran Affairs in Ann Arbor
he was named to the office. residents,” she said, claiming years. We have spent hundreds and serves as an advocate for
Trustee Peggy Morgan insisted that there was no township rep- of thousands of dollars there. veterans in eight counties in
THE WESTLAND that making the appointment resentation at services for Mr. We just started our audit with both Michigan and Ohio. He
EAGLE during a special meeting was Clark. Post, Smythe Lutz and Ziel. It is deals with healthcare, employ-
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Her remarks prompted vigor-
Vol. 74, No. 25 “really disrespectful to the ous responses from Trustee costing us $160 an hour to get ment, family counseling,
ready for the audit. We need the
finances and end-of-life support
Clark family” and asked
Mayor William R. Wild Supervisor Tim Bowman why Matt Oddy and Trustee Tim proper people in place. We can- for veterans. He served in the
announced several appoint- the appointment couldn't be put Rush who both immediately not wait. U.S. Navy during the Persian
ments various Westland com- off until the next regularly called for a “point of order” “This is about doing what is Gulf/Desert Storm operations
missions and committees scheduled meeting of the board. from Bowman. right for the township. The clock from 1988 through 1994 before
last week and the appoint- She insisted that the treasur- “It is unfortunate that Ms. is ticking. We have to move being honorably discharged.
ments were confirmed by er's office was continuing to Morgan took this opportunity to now,” Rush said. Warren and his wife of 32
members of the Westland operate and that Deputy disparage this board again,” Morgan cast the lone dissent- years, Cindy, have lived in the
City Council at the June 7 Treasurer Toni Clark, the Oddy said. “I take offense at ing vote on the appointment of township for 12 years and are
meeting. widow James Clark, was in the anybody telling me how I should Warren to the position. the parents of eight and grand-
See page 6. office. show respect. I gave my condo- In a later interview, Rush parents of five.

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