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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Celebrate

America

The traditional Northville
Fourth of July parade
through downtown streets
drew a record crowd again
this year. The annual event
featured celebrities, bands,
floats, officials and fun for
all ages. The event was
organized by the Northville
Chamber of Commerce,
already planning for even
more patriotic entries next
year.

Fire department promotes new lieutenant

Northville Township Obermiller represents the
Firefighter/Paramedic Michael ” department on the Western
Obermiller has been promoted to Wayne County Hazardous
the rank of lieutenant. Many children in Northville Public Schools Materials Response Team as a
Obermiller joined the know him as "Firefighter Mike." hazmat specialist and team
Northville Township department leader.
in 2011 and "has consistently He was also a former member
shown unwavering commitment of the Western Wayne County
and professionalism in serving peers honored Obermiller as the ary training program and has Special Operations team, serving
our community," officials said. Firefighter of the Year, a testa- made a significant impact as an as a tactical paramedic.
Obermiller earned his bache- ment to his dedication and serv- elementary education specialist, Additionally, as a former
lor of science degree at Siena ice, officials said. officials said. Many children in Northville High School graduate,
Heights University and is cur- Obermiller has held various Northville Public Schools know Obermiller was a founding mem-
rently pursuing a masters degree roles throughout his time with him as "Firefighter Mike" ber of the Northville Township
in health care management busi- the Northville Township depart- because he delivers valuable fire Firefighters Charity Fund in 2014
ness administration at Columbia ment. He has mentored new fire- and life safety education every and currently serves as treasurer
South University. In 2018, his fighters during their probation- fall. of the organization. Michael Obermiller
Beautification nominees sought

Members of the Northville Township of their work.
Beautification Commission (NTBC) are The evaluation process takes place
taking long and evaluating assessments of from mid-June to early July, encompass-
landscaping work at businesses in the ing all landscaping aspects.
community. Anyone wishing to submit a candidate
The group annually evaluates the for acknowledgement can e-mail photos o
efforts of local businesses in an effort to northvilletwpbeautification@gmail.com.
motivate proprietors to surpass the The deadline for submission is July 9,
mandatory landscape regulations in the the spokesman continued and business
township with a formal acknowledgement owners can nominate themselves.
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