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THE BELLEVILLE Rivian to open $4.6 million Plymouth facility
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Rivian, the Plymouth-based
Vol. 136, No. 39 manufacturer of all-electric
Members of the Sumpter adventure vehicles, will open a
Township Board of Trustees new $4.6 million Service
officially approved the hiring Support Operation facility in
of John Danci of Romulus as the community.
the new director of the The new center will be
Department of Public Works. located in Plymouth Township
See page 2. and is expected to bring 100
high-wage jobs to the area,
according to Gov. Gretchen
THE CANTON Whitmer.
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Whitmer joined officials
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week to announce the new
Cher, Elton John, Dolly
Parton, Barbra Streisand, facility which will be support-
and other celebrities will ed by the Michigan Strategic
appear in Canton tomorrow Fund.
night when The Edwards “This investment by Rivian
Twins present their tribute will create 100 high-skill jobs as
concert at the Village we work to grow Michigan's Rivian will bring 100 new jobs to the $4.6 million service center planned for Plymouth Township.
Theater. economy, create good-paying
See page 5. jobs, and build the industries nificant growth and plans to vehicle questions, roadside provide exceptional customer
of the future,” said Whitmer. support all Rivian owners from requests and service schedul- service to Rivian's owners,
“This state-of-the-art facility this new Service Support ing needs. while improving the township's
THE INKSTER reinforces our reputation as a Operations Center in Plymouth “I am thrilled that Rivian brand as a destination for eco-
LEDGER STAR leader in both customer serv- Township. The state-of-the-art, will be expanding its opera- nomic development. I also
LEDGER STAR
ice and the future of mobility
highly technical service sup-
tions here in Plymouth
want to thank the MEDC and
Vol. 74, No. 39 and electrification. We're excit- port operations center will cre- Township at the historic all our local partners who
A 15-year-old Inkster resi- ed to welcome Rivian's new ate 100 new high-wage jobs for Burroughs facility,” said helped to make this happen.”
dent is facing criminal service support operations to both business-to-business and Plymouth Township As a result of the total capi-
charges after allegedly tak- Michigan and look forward to business-to-consumer service. Supervisor Kurt L. Heise. tal investment and job cre-
ing a gun to school and working together to grow and The facility will provide “Rivian and Plymouth ation, the company has been
threatening a school security add jobs for Michigan resi- around-the-clock assistance by Township are building on our awarded a $750,000 Michigan
guard. dents in the future,” she said. the Rivian Roadside and outstanding partnership, bring- Business Development
See page 4. Rivian officials said the Service Support team to North ing high-paying, cutting-edge
company is experiencing sig- American Rivian owners with jobs to our community that will See Rivian, page 6

THE NORTHVILLE Romulus chamber hosts Meet the Candidates tonight
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Vol. 210, No. 39 directly from the candidates ” incumbent City Treasurer Stacy
Northville Chamber of appearing on the Nov. 2 ballot This is an important opportunity Paige.
Commerce Director Jody tonight during a Meet the to speak with candidates on There are 12 candidates
Humphries has resigned the Candidates Night set for 5 until 8 seeking the seven terms on the
position after 17 years at the p.m. at the Romulus Athletic local issues and be an informed voter. city council include incumbents
helm of the nonprofit. Center. Kathleen Sullivan Abdo; John
See page 3. Candidates will each have a Randolph Barden; Celeste
table with information and be “This is an important oppor- hope residents take advantage Roscoe; Tina Marie Talley;
available to talk with and tunity to speak with candidates of it.” William John Wadsworth; Eva
THE PLYMOUTH answer questions in a casual on local issues and be an There are two candidates Webb and Virginia Williams.
EAGLE and neutral environment, organ- informed voter for the seeking the office of mayor, cur- The incumbents are being
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Vol. 21, No. 39 izers said. The chamber has November election,” said rent Director of Romulus DPS challenged by Shakeel Ahmed;
the
Meet
Jazmine Danci, executive direc-
Harry Crout; Dwight David
Robert McCraight and former
hosting
been
There is a Birthday Bash Candidate Nights similar to this tor of the Greater Romulus mayor Alan Lambert. Helms; David Gary Hotz and
set for Saturday night at the one for decades. Chamber of Commerce. “We Incumbent City Clerk Ellen Allen Raymond Wilson.
Plymouth-Canton-Salem
Michigan Seasonal celebration
High School auditorium
when The
Philharmonic begins its 76th
season. 8th Annual Fall Festival set for next weekend at Maybury Farm
See page 6.
The 8th Great Fall Festival games, pumpkin decorating, Fired Pizza, Bearclaw Coffee Co, There are also some special
THE ROMULUS will take place next weekend at beeswax candle making, face Kona Ice, and BBQ will be avail- activities where tickets will be
ROMAN Maybury Farm. painting, live music, food trucks, able for purchase. Bridge needed. As always, admission for
ROMAN
BBQ, and more. In addition to
County Bluegrass Band will per-
children under the age of 2 is
The festival will take place
Vol. 136, No. 39 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Oct. 9 the many games and activities, form at noon and again at 3 p.m. free.
and 10 at the working farm locat- guests can also enjoy visiting the on Saturday and King Possum, a Reservations are not
A Taylor man is facing
first degree murder charges ed on Eight Mile Road in farm animals, watching educa- country folk band, will perform required nor are masks as the
activities are outdoors but masks
Northville.
tional and animal demonstra-
at the same times on Sunday.
following a fatal shooting at a Organizers said the Great Fall tions on the second stage, and Entry to the festival, which are recommended when in the
Romulus liquor store last Festival is the most popular roasting S'mores around the bon- includes admission to the farm General Store and the barn to
month. event of the fall at the farm and fire. A variety of refreshments, and animal barns, is $9 per per- comply with COVID health
See page 2.
will feature a wide variety of including cider and donuts, son. An additional wagon ride is restrictions. Any changes will be
activities including fall-themed Kettle Corn, PizzaPazza Wood available for an additional $3. posted at www.mayburyfarm.org.
THE WAYNE Sponsors of the Great Fall
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Ford, Community Financial
Vol. 74, No. 39 Credit Union, Northville
Wayne Police Chief Ryan Chamber of Commerce, and
Strong presented awards to Nicole's Cleaning.
several members of the Maybury Farm is located at
department recognizing their 50165 Eight Mile Road in
exemplary and outstanding Northville. It is 1-¼ mile west of
service. Beck Road on Eight Mile, ½ mile
See page 4. west of Maybury State Park.
Enter at the Maybury Farm sign,
do not enter the State Park.
THE WESTLAND Parking is free at Maybury Farm.
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Vol. 74, No. 39 www.mayburyfarm or www.face-
book.com/maybury.farm
The damp, dark and Maybury Farm is operated by
gloomy weather set the per- the Northville Community
fect tone for the visit of rock Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
star Alice Cooper to the for- organization. The farm has a
mer Eloise Psychiatric wide variety of animals, a farm-
Hospital last week. themed playground, a picnic
See page 4. area and a general store.

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