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THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 135, No. 27
Voters in Belleville
Sumpter and Van Buren will
reduce a wide field of candi-
dates for local office during
the primary election Aug. 4.
See page 4.

THE CANTON
EAGLE
EAGLE

Vol. 73, No. 27
A special Fourth of July
drive-by community celebra-
tion is set for Saturday in
Canton Township where a
patriotic flag display will be
erected in Heritage Park.
See page 2.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 73, No. 27
Inkster residents and visi-
tors can enjoy some very spe-
cial sights next month as the
Detroit Institute of Arts'
Inside|Out visits the city
through October.
See page 6.

THE NORTHVILLE
EAGLE
EAGLE
Vol. 20, No. 27
Members of the
Northville City Council
approved a new fee system Local communities limit use of consumer fireworks
for the rental of Ford Field
allowing rental for "high There will be plenty of rea- we will. So please, respect your
impact" events in June, July son to celebrate on ” neighbors and save the fire-
and August. Independence Day this Remember to keep the kids away works for the legal days and
See page 2. Saturday, but residents are from the fireworks, and always times only,” the official post
advised to remember there are read. Official times are 8 a.m.
new restrictions in many com- keep a fire extinguisher or bucket of until midnight the day before
THE PLYMOUTH munities regarding the use of water handy when lighting fireworks. and the day after July 4.
EAGLE consumer fireworks. result in a $500 fine.
EAGLE
A violation in Wayne could
“Consumer fireworks are
Vol. 20, No. 27 now readily available for pur- for anyone under the influence tistics report, 68 percent of fire- Westland officials have also
Members of the township chase and have become a popu- of alcoholic liquor or a con- works injuries are suffered by imposed restrictions on fire-
board of trustees are consid- lar way to celebrate holidays, trolled substance or both to use men. works in the city.
ering a plan to transform a 9- but use of them should not be fireworks. Violations in Canton Sumpter Township Director The city ordinance that gov-
acre site east of Beck Road taken lightly,” said Canton can result in a $500 fine. of Public Safety Eric Luke said erns the use of fireworks was
and north of Ann Arbor Trail Township Deputy Police Chief In Northville Township, con- that fireworks are allowed in the changed by members of the
into a passive park. Craig Wilsher. “Consumers need sumer fireworks are limited to township until 11:45 a.m. from council in June, 2019 to align
See page 5. to stay vigilant in strictly adher- the day before and the day after June 29 to July 4. with the Michigan State
ing to safety precaution recom- the Fourth of July from 8 a.m. He said township residents Firework Safety Act of 2018. The
mendations, protecting them- until midnight. are usually cooperative with the state rules now allow more
THE ROMULUS selves and those observing near- Fire Chief Brent Siegel said rules which limit fireworks to municipal control of fireworks.
ROMAN by,” he added. Unlawful use of the township did not see too personal property only and for- generated a significant number
ROMAN
Officials said that the issue
fireworks in Canton can be
bid them on any public property.
many instances of injuries due
Vol. 135, No. 27 reported to the Public Safety to fireworks mishaps. Fireworks in Sumpter are con- of complaints from residents
Adding a member of the Department non-emergency “I will say injuries are not sidered those that explode and each year, particularly during
city council to the Zoning line at (734) 394-5400, at the auto common instances in Northville or leave the ground, like sky the warmer months.
Board of Appeals in attendant dial 2, then 1. Township, although I don't pro- rockets, bottle rockets, firecrack- “This amendment is aimed to
Romulus proved somewhat Emergency situations should be mote it. It is definitely a danger, ers, multiple rocket launchers, address and alleviate citizen's
problematic for city officials called in to 911. Violators are not only physically, but the risk sky lanterns and Roman can- frustrations and concerns for
recently. subject to a civil infraction, pun- of an accidental fire is serious,” dles. our friends and neighbors who
See page 3. ishable by a fine of $1,000, he said. Luke said the fire depart- have bad reactions to fire-
Wilsher said. “I just don't encourage it,” ment usually doesn't see much works,” officials said at the time
In Canton, the discharge of Siegel said. of an increase in injuries during the new ordinance was
THE WAYNE novelties, low-impact fireworks The City of Northville also the celebrations. “We respond to approved.
EAGLE and consumer fireworks are adopted a change to the local the occasional injury but don't the city ordinance reduces the
EAGLE
The adopted amendment to
permitted from 11 a.m. until
ordinance which reduces the
see much of an increase,” he
Vol. 73, No. 27 11:45 p.m. only, on Monday, June number of days and limits the said. number of days and time
While clinical services 29 through Saturday, July 4. times that fireworks can be set Sumpter, too, has a $500 fine allowed for fireworks to 12.
have been reinstated at Consumer fireworks are pro- off by individuals around major for violation of the fireworks Fireworks can only be ignited
Beaumont Hospital, Wayne, hibited on public property, holidays. The ordinance allows ordinance. during the hours between 11
bed capacity has been school property, church proper- fireworks to be set off only from The City of Wayne Police a.m. and 11:45 p.m. except Dec.
reduced to 99 patients at the ty, or property of another person 11 a.m. until 11:45 p.m. from Department posted a message 31 when they are permitted
facility. without written permission. June 29 to July 4 and from 11 on their official social media site between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. on
See page 6. Minors are prohibited from a.m. until 11:45 p.m. on Friday, noting, “We have received an Jan. 1.
possessing, using, igniting July 5. Fines for violations have increase of complaints sur- The 11 a.m. until 11:45 p.m.
or discharging consumer been increased to $1,000. rounding firework noise. We are restrictions are in effect on the
THE WESTLAND fireworks. According to national statis- asking all residents to do their Saturday and Sunday immedi-
EAGLE In Canton, it is tics, 40 percent of injuries from part, and adhere to the laws ately preceding Memorial Day
EAGLE

Vol. 73, No. 27 unlawful fireworks are to hand and fin- regarding fireworks. The police and on each of those holidays;
gers and happen to people 25 to
department would rather not
A Westland police officer 44 years of age. Additionally, sta- issue citations to violators, but See Rules, page 2
was terminated when allega-
tions of the beating of an
autistic man during his
arrest were validated by
body camera video.
See page 4.

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