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Truck crash causes power outage along Haggerty Road in Canton Township, police say
Read full article: Truck crash causes power outage along Haggerty Road in Canton Township, police sayCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police said a truck crash in Canton Township Friday has caused a power outage along Haggerty Road between Palmer Road and Michigan Avenue. According to the Canton Public Safety, the fire department and DTE are on the scene. Traffic lights in the area may be impacted and drivers are advised to treat the intersections as a four-way stop. “Use caution in the area and remain at least 20 feet from any downed wires. According to the DTE outage map, more than 500 customers in the area are without power as of 10 p.m. Friday.
Canton Public Safety releases Fourth of July guidelines for fireworks
Read full article: Canton Public Safety releases Fourth of July guidelines for fireworksCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. The Canton Public Safety Department released the guidelines for residents to remind them of the Michigan laws and the Canton Township ordinance associated with fireworks. Consumer fireworks are now readily available for purchase and have become a popular way to celebrate holidays, but use of them should not be taken lightly, said Deputy Police Chief Craig Wilsher. Minors shall be prohibited from possessing, using, igniting or discharging consumer fireworks. No person shall use low-impact or consumer fireworks while under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or both. Unlawful use of fireworks can be reported to the Public Safety Departments non-emergency line at 734/394- 5400, at the auto attendant dial 2, then 1.