Tag: Cemeteries

  • Historic Cemeteries

    NORTHVILLIANS, We continue our Fall Series as October progresses towards our renowned Halloween celebration in the Ville, which premiered last weekend with a spectacular event called “Skeletons Are Alive” (DDA).  For this week, we turn our attention to our Historical Cemeteries and their history. But first, let me recap all the Northville activity we just…

  • Bicentennial and Cemetery Task Forces

    NORTHVILLIANS, Over the past few years, scores of Northvillians have engaged on various task forces for the betterment of the community. Thanks to their efforts on these major initiatives, we are starting to see results for the good of all in our “Hamlet in the Hills” or “Switzerland of Wayne County” we call Northville. These…

  • Memorial Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, It’s truly my honor & pleasure to share a few words with you about Memorial Day. During my childhood, the remembrance ceremony at Rural Hill Cemetery was the most important part of the weekend for our family (and this tradition continues today). Patriotism was part of our lives growing up, with my father being a WWII Marine and…