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  • St. Patrick’s Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For this one special day, let’s all agree whether SPARTY, WOLVERINE or other, let’s “GO GREEN.” St. Patrick’s Day Info: St. Patrick’s Day Activities in the Ville… See historic Northville Record articles on St. Paddy’s Days around Northville… 1890’s 1912-1914 1920’s 1948 2001 “May your blessings outnumber the Shamrocks that grow&…

  • Daylight Saving Time

    NORTHVILLIANS, In 1898 and 1978, Ice & Snowstorms similar to this past week swept across Michigan. At our house, we got power back on Sunday afternoon. This week, the DPW Team have been working almost every given hour to pick up limbs broken off from the 50-year event, and our Fire and Police first-responders have been ensuring…

  • Mardi Gras

    NORTHVILLIANS, This year’s Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday was truly a wild and exciting one with 60-degree days that transitioned to the worst ice storm we’ve seen in the area in 50 years (over 700,000 without power). Hundreds of trees were encased by the ice with branches breaking off throughout town. It was stated by DTE that…

  • Speed Week

    NORTHVILLIANS, SPEED WEEK EDITION – I may be the town’s first “Motor Sports Mayor”… in my life I have raced, turned the wrench, restored vehicles, and even owned some hot rods through the years. To this day, I continue to religiously (38 years now) return on a pilgrimage to the Daytona 500 for inspiration with other…

  • Presidents’ Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, Presidents’ Day 2023 – Last week we had 60-degree days almost setting records, and very soon, we’ll probably have snow again.  You know winter is starting to wind down when we make it to Presidents’ Day. This year, that will be Monday, February 20.  Over the years, we’ve had presidents, governors and many other dignitaries visit Northville around Presidents’ Day and…

  • Valentine’s Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, Valentine’s Day 2023 – It’s that time of the year again, when we slow down and give a Valentine’s Day gift to a spouse, friend, family member, a loved one or even a neighbor. Take a moment to reach out to those you know who would appreciate some Valentine’s Day cheer and let them realize how…