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ENTERPRISE Major construction project set for I-275
THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 134, No. 42
Traffic on Interstate 275 ” closed during the project, but
The Belleville Rotary through Plymouth, Canton, The exits at both Ford Road and Ann Arbor Road not at the same time. Officials
club awarded three financial Livonia and Northville will will be closed during the project, said the closures of the exit
grants and recognized the slow down considerably during ramps would be alternated so
contributions of several of a $50 million repair takes place but not at the same time. as not to detour traffic too far.
their members at their meet- next year. Pensenstadler had no
ing last week. The planned construction explained that the project will of the old concrete would be answers for residents in the
See page 3. will take place on I-275 from include the repaving, shoulder replaced as part of the project area regarding work schedules,
Ford Road to Six Mile during widening and bridge mainte- set for next year. noise and additional traffic and
the entire construction season, nance along the freeway. He said that the 20 bridges explained that the state had
THE CANTON state officials told the audience Engineer Adam Pensenstadler included in the project will just completed the design
EAGLE at a meeting last week at told the audience that the receive preventative mainte- phase. He did assure the audi-
EAGLE
Canton Township Summit on
nance including epoxy overlay,
ence members that the project
repairs are crucial as the con-
Vol. 72, No. 42 the Park. During the construc- crete on the roadway is from deck and sidewalk patching would be complete during the
Better Than Ever tion, two lanes for north and the '70s with asphalt on top. and rail replacements but that 2020 construction season.
Production will present a southbound traffic will remain “That surface is deteriorat- none of them is currently He suggested that residents
combined theatrical produc- open, the officials said. ing,” he said. “We (state work- scheduled for any major sign up for email alerts at
tion/book signing at The Representatives of the ers) have been out there every repairs. www.michigan.gov/getmdotinfo
Village Theater at Cherry Michigan Department of year doing patches.” He said The exits at both Ford Road to keep apprised of schedules
Hill from Friday, Nov. 1 Transportation (MDOT) the 3 ½ inches of asphalt on top and Ann Arbor Road will be and progress on the project.
through Sunday, Nov. 3.
See page 5.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 72, No. 42
Tickets for the Annual
Christmas Giveaway which
funds holiday groceries,
clothes, food and toys for 100
Inkster families are now on
sale.
See page 4.

THE NORTHVILLE
EAGLE
EAGLE

Vol. 19, No. 42
After serving Northville
Township for more than 29
years, Township Manager
Chip Snider officially
announced his retirement
last week.
See page 2. There will be pirates, princesses, ghosts ment. Tickets are priced at $18 and available at
and maybe even a few real spirits during cel- For more information, call (734) 699-8921. inspiretheatre.ticketleap.com.
ebrations of Halloween set throughout the For more information, call (734) 751-7057.
area during the next few days.
THE PLYMOUTH Here are a few of the upcoming thrills Museum ghosts are sought Northville Street Treats planned
EAGLE and chills planned. There will also be a Ghost Hunt at the A Northville tradition will take place
EAGLE
Vol. 19, No. 42 Wayne Historical Museum with the Great beginning at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26, in
Ghost Hunt tomorrow Lakes Ghost Hunters of Michigan, sponsored Town Square when the Street Treats event
Students at The Park 88.1 The Westland Historical Society will host by the Wayne Historical Society from 8 until begins with the welcome of the Tooth Fairy
radio station are hoping for a an Adult Ghost Hunt at Westland Historic 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. from Preservation Dental.
good deal during a planned Village from 7-11 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 25. The Visitors must be 18 to attend this event. Her arrival will begin downtown trick or
Euchre Tournament set for 7 event will take place at 857 N. Wayne Road Tickets are $25 but there is a special treating presented by the Northville
p.m. on Nov. 2 at the in the Westland Historic Village Park. membership price for those who join the Chamber of Commerce and the Northville
Plymouth Elks Club. Members of the Great Lake Ghost Historical Society for $15 a year. businesses along with Downtown Northville.
See page 5. Hunters will conduct a public investigation The museum is located at One Town Children can trick or treat at local business-
looking for spirits. Tickets are limited and Square in downtown Wayne. For informa- es and treat stations until 11:30 a.m. Visitors
all sales are final. Visit tion, call (734) 722-0113. can also enjoy the skeleton sculptures
THE ROMULUS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-ghost- placed around the downtown.
ROMAN hunt-at-westland-historic-village-tickets- Young Frankenstein on stage The event is free, through the generosity
ROMAN
Inspire Theatre will present the Mel
Vol. 134, No. 42 58161164609?aff=erelexpmlt . Brooks musical Young Frankenstein week- of sponsors Tom Holzer Ford, the Downtown
Northville and Preservation Dental and
Members of the Romulus Candy Loop in Van Buren ends through Nov. 3 at the Westland Center Northville Christian School, TDR Specialists
City Council rebuffed a The Annual Van Buren Parks and for the Arts, 33455 Warren Road in Westland. in Orthodontics - Novi, Northville Parks and
request last week for a tax Recreation Candy Loop is set 4-6 p.m. The play is rated PG 13 and is not suitable Recreation, Remerica Hometown One..
abatement to bring a Saturday, Oct. 26 at Quirk Park, 46425 Tyler for all audiences. Home Ownership Rocks!, Michigan Bath
Canadian firm to the south- Road in Van Buren Township. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Solutions, and MascoCorp.
east side of the city. The free spooktacular event will include and 26 and Nov. 1 and 2. Performances are For more information, contact the
See page 3. candy and treats for little ghouls and goblins planned for 3 p.m. Oct. 26, 27 and Nov. 2 and
and a live DJ will provide eerie entertain- 3. See Halloween, page 6
THE WAYNE
EAGLE
EAGLE Local elections scheduled throughout area for Nov. 5
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Vol. 72, No. 42 Clerks in several local areas ter; remodeling, furnishing and
A Wayne man is facing are prepared for local elections For information about registering to vote, or requesting refurnishing, and equipping and
charges of felonious assault set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 while in re-equipping existing school
and felony firearm violations other communities, there are no an absentee ballot, contact the local clerk's office in buildings; acquiring and
following an incident in the elections set this year. As always, your community or visit the municipal website. installing instructional technolo-
early evening of Oct. 14. polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 gy in school buildings; and
See page 4. p.m. preparing, developing, improv-
For information about regis- Columbia Ave. in the city. property in the city. ing, and equipping playgrounds,
tering to vote, or requesting an Mayor Kerreen Conley is Voters will also be asked to athletic fields, and sites. The
THE WESTLAND absentee ballot, contact the local unopposed while three candi- vote on the Van Buren Schools estimated millage that will be
EAGLE
EAGLE clerk's office in your community dates. Kelly Bates, Jack Loria millage proposal. Voters will be levied for the proposed bonds in

Vol. 72, No. 42 or visit the municipal website. and Kenneth R. Voigt, are vying asked to approve a proposal for 2020 is .78 mill ($0.78 on each
for two seats on the city council.
$1,000 of taxable valuation) for a
the school district to borrow the
The Westland Holiday BELLEVILLE In addition, Belleville voters sum of not to exceed $35,490,000 -0- mills net increase over the
Taste Fest, set for 6-8:30 p.m. City of Belleville electors will will be asked to approve a spe- and issue general obligation prior year's levy. The maximum
Tuesday, Dec. 3, will offer fill 4-year terms for mayor and cial assessment for the police unlimited tax bonds in one or number of years the bonds of
tasty food, entertainment, an two city council members. and fire department operations more series for the purpose of any series may be outstanding,
auction, raffles and more. Both precincts in the city vote of up to 2.00 mills or $2 per erecting, furnishing, and equip-
See page 4. at St. Anthony's Church, 409 W. $1,000 of taxable value on real ping a new early childhood cen- See Ballots, page 2

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