Tag: History

  • 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…

  • Old Timers

    NORTHVILLIANS, First, I would like to begin this week by congratulating the Mustangs Football TEAM that remains undefeated after battling Plymouth Salem, resulting in a 37-23 win at home Friday night. Also, a parent called and mentioned that the Boys Cross Country TEAM is Ranked 1st in the State and the Girls 4th, and congrats go…

  • Cider Mills

    NORTHVILLIANS, To begin, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone in the Northville Community for rallying and coming together to support the Carter Family after the tragic passing of OLV student Declan Carter. We all came together in solidarity, lowering flags to half-staff last Friday in remembrance of our young Northvillian,…

  • Old Timers

    NORTHVILLIANS, Last week during our Victorian Festival Days, the weather was almost perfect … it was even summer-like for the parade on Friday night. Northville was truly alive with people and bands throughout the three-day festival. The Saloon Beer Tent at the American Legion was rocking, the Marquis Theatre had a concert Friday night, there…

  • Tree Champions

    NORTHVILLIANS, This week I will again talk about some activities that are part of our Victorian Festival days (9/20-9/22), specifically the dedication of the Tree Champions project known as the History Tree. The Tree Champion Team’s roots stem from the Sustainability Group that we started 5 years ago. They have accomplished amazing things, including assisting…

  • Victorian Festival

    NORTHVILLIANS, I wanted to give you plenty of time to get ready for this year’s Victorian Festival weekend which begins Friday 9/20, with students gathering at the Mill Race Historic Village and culminating the night with the Victorian parade at 6:30 PM. The weekend’s activities include Concerts, the American Legion Beer Tent, Dedications, Car shows,…