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State awards training funds to area businesses

Vol. 138, No. 38 Businesses in Belleville, awards to employers through
Water bills in Sumpter Canton Township, Northville and ” Michigan Works! Agencies
Township will have a new Romulus will receive state fund- This is another reason why Michigan (MWAs), including the Southeast
look beginning next month. ing to help more than 230 local Michigan Community Alliance.
See page 5. workers receive the training nec- is one of the best states to do business in. Participating employers play an
essary to gain and retain high- integral role in defining their key
skill, high-wage careers. training needs, then work with
Statewide, approximately their local MWAs and other part-
$13.5 million in grants from the paths to good-paying jobs and “For years, Michigan's Going ners to develop strategic training
second cycle of fiscal year 2023 empowering Michigan businesses PRO Talent Fund has provided plans.
Going PRO Talent Fund were to develop the talent they need to critical funding to local business- “The Going PRO Talent Fund
Vol. 76, No. 38 awarded to nearly 300 Michigan compete in the global economy. es across the state, ensuring they is arguably the best talent devel-
One of the 'heroes' in the businesses to help approximately Let's keep connecting hardwork- can provide the necessary train- opment program the State of
latest Disney on Ice show 8,500 workers secure employ- ing Michiganders with the train- ing to uplift and support Michigan has to offer,” said David
opening tonight trained for ment, industry-recognized cre- ing they need to Make it in Michigan's world-class work- Worthams, director of employ-
her competitive skating in dentials and strong wages. Michigan.” force,” said state Rep. Reggie ment policy for the Michigan
Canton. “The Going PRO Talent Fund In Belleville, Neapco was Miller (D-Van Buren Township). Manufacturers Association. “As
See page 3. is an investment in our state's awarded $224,350; in Canton “Strengthening our manufactur- we get into the next cycle of
greatest asset - our people - help- Township Marimba Auto was ing sector has never been more grants, employers and their
ing them develop the skills they awarded $46,000 and GNS North important, and this funding for employees will see huge strides
need to advance their careers and America $44,048; in Northville businesses across the state will in new skills that we need as we
build a better life in Michigan,” IFlii was awarded $4,000 and in make all the difference.” move into the future of manufac-
said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Romulus, Ginosko Modular was The Michigan Department of turing in the state. This is another
Vol. 76, No. 38 “These grants help us put awarded $141,485 and Mucci Labor and Economic Opportunity reason why Michigan is one of the
Michiganders first, ensuring Farms, 81,855. makes Going PRO Talent Fund best states to do business in.”
The Leanna Hicks Public
Library will present a lec-
ture in the continuing men-
tal health series from 11:30 A step in time
a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 30.
See page 6. Victorian Festival to begin in Northville tomorrow

Northville will celebrate
the history of the community
during the annual Victorian
Festival set for this weekend,
Sept. 22, 23 and 24.
Vol. 23, No. 38 The three-day celebration
Industry veteran Greg opens with the Victorian
Morris joined the Northville Parade tomorrow evening
staff of professionals as the and continues through
assistant Parks & Recreation Saturday and Sunday. The tra-
director last week. ditional event includes live
See page 4. music, theatrical performanc-
es, Victorian-era re-enactors,
educational presentations,
craft vendors, duck races and
other entertainment.
The festival booths will
open from 4 until 9 p.m.
tomorrow, Sept. 22 on Main
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The historic Courthouse Throughout the weekend,
Grille on Plymouth Road local non-profit, school
was demolished recently to groups, food trucks, and arts
make room for a condomini- and crafts vendors will be
um development planned for engaging with visitors in the
the property. heart of town, providing food
See page 5. Authentic Victorian costumes are a tradition during the Northville Victorian Festival which cele-
and activities. brates the history of the community.
At 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, the
festival will officially begin there will be no beer tent. a.m., Magician Jeff From noon until 3 p.m.
with the Victorian Parade fea- Instead, visitors are encour- Wawrzaszek of A2 Magic, has Sunday, Mill Race Village will
turing children and adults all aged to enjoy the expanded a comedy/magic show, spon- offer tours, events and family
dressed in period attire. The social district, The Twist, and sored by the Northville fun. The spirited duck race
parade will start on West Cady meet in downtown Northville District Library. At 1 p.m., the begins at 3:30 p.m. Duck sales
Vol. 138, No. 38 and Wing near the post office at Town Square or on the Northville Chorale performs. will take place from noon to 3
The traditional Rotary travel down East Cady to closed streets at Main and The Switchback Band will p.m. and sell for $5 per duck
Club Festival of Lights Hutton, Dunlap to Linden, Center. The restaurants and perform from 2 until 5 p.m. or a Quack Pack of five for
opened the 25th Annual West Main to Wing and back to bars in town will be open to Northville Folk will play from $20. Visit the Mill Race Village
Romulus Pumpkin Festival the starting point. A map of help celebrate the event. 7 to 9 p.m. A full schedule of website for a schedule of
last weekend as crowds the route is available on the On Saturday, festival performances is available at activities.
cheered along the route. Northville Chamber of booths will be open from 10 the Northville Chamber of In downtown Northville on
See page 2. Commerce website. a.m. to 7 p.m. The Town Commerce website. Sunday, festival booths are
The Shawn Riley Band will Square stage will feature The Eclipse Vintage open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
perform at Town Square from entertainment all day, with Baseball team plays at Ford Switchback returns to Town
7 until 10 p.m. tomorrow. performers ranging from Field at noon on Saturday and Square stage from noon to 3
This year, officials said musicians to magicians. At 11 at 1 p.m. on Sunday. p.m.

The Detroit Metro Airport Plymouth-Canton schools rated among best in nation
Vol. 76, No. 38

Bomb Squad was called to Three high schools in the ” U.S. News and World Report
Wayne last week to defuse a Plymouth-Canton Community staff members evaluated nearly
homemade bomb found in Schools district are ranked We know Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 18,000 public high schools at
the wheel well of a truck. among the best in the nation, the national, state and local lev-
See page 6. according to a report from U.S. can compete with the els and included national and
News and World Report. best schools anywhere in the nation. state rankings, plus Best STEM,
According to the list of the charter and magnet high
best public high schools in the schools. The rankings are
country published by the maga- based on students' scores on
zine, Canton, Salem and state assessment tests for math,
Plymouth high schools were “We know Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reading and science. The top
Vol. 76, No. 38 rated among the top 10 percent. Community Schools can com- Superintendent Dr. Monica L. ranked schools also had strong
W ayne- W estland Among Michigan public high pete with the best schools any- Merritt said. “As we begin a performances among under-
Community Schools will be schools, Canton High School is where in the nation and it's new school year, we look for- served students, robust college
in the driver's seat of a new ranked No. 21, Salem is 31st exciting to see the hard work of ward to building on our suc- readiness programs, extensive
training system funded by a and Plymouth is 37th. Michigan our staff, students and parents cesses so every student can curriculum offerings and high
$250,000 state grant. has more than 1,700 high shine through in these rank- thrive and succeed in whatever graduation rates, according to
See page 6. schools. ings,” Plymouth Canton they choose to do.” the publication.

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