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  • Mill Race’s 50 Years

    NORTHVILLIANS, Over the last 2 weeks, I wrote about our Victorian Heritage Festival Days, a fitting example of our “vibrant Northville” with people, bands, and festivities throughout the three-day event. Then last week we highlighted our Old Timers organization which annually gathers to share stories of times past and honors the Senior of the Year (George…

  • Old Timers

    NORTHVILLIANS, Last week during our Victorian Heritage Festival Days, it was truly outstanding getting back to former traditions the pandemic interrupted. With almost perfect summer-like weather, Northville was alive with people and bands throughout the three-day festival. The Victorian Saloon with its fellowship, food and festive atmosphere was electrifying. The activities around town were tremendous,…

  • Victorian Festival

    NORTHVILLIANS, This coming week is a special one, when we will celebrate our VICTORIAN Heritage Festival in town. As we approach our Bicentennial in 2027, it is up to us to look back at our rich history and learn all we can from it. By 2027, our Victorian “Gateways to the Community” may be even more vibrant,…

  • Schools

    NORTHVILLIANS, In today’s update, I am beginning our fall series on Schools, the Victorian Heritage Festival, Cider Mills in the area, and colors of the season. Historically, since Northville’s first school was built in 1853, the Ville has always been known as a “Center of Learning”, with private & public-school availability. From one-room schoolhouses to various…

  • Labor Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, In today’s update, I will wind down our summer series on Rivers, Swimming and Parks to transition to the coming of FALL, with stories first about local Labor Day activities over time. Let’s look back at some of the ways Northvillians have spent Labor Day in town over the years. LABOR DAY Labor Day activities over…

  • Swimming

    NORTHVILLIANS, Over these next few weeks as summer winds down, I am going to share some activities that build on last week’s note about our rivers in Northville. Today I will include stories about our swimming spots, including the gravel pits in the Northville area, referencing our topography that the glaciers carved out. Many of…