The road less traveled Nov 9, 2008
Also known as the Old King's Highway, Route 6A is believed to have evolved from Native American trails that extended from Plymouth to Provincetown. It was a cart path for Colonial settlers, and in the late 17th century the nar row road became an extension of Plymouth Colony's King's Highway. (Boston Globe)
News in Brief Oct 11, 2008
The RFP for the Lamson House is the fifth in the most recent round of Historic Curatorship properties, joining RFPs for Bascom Lodge in Mt. Greylock State Reservation in Adams, the Smith Farmhouse and Barn in Borderland State Park in Easton, the Harlow Farmhouse in Ellisville Harbor State Park in Plymouth, and the Coachman s House Complex in Maudslay State Park in Newburyport. Responses to the RFP are due on Nov. 25, by 5 p.m. An open house at the property is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 25... (Amesbury News, MA)
Local business fords financial whitewater Oct 3, 2008
Kahians Furniture and Carpet One on Long Pond Road in Plymouth has been in business for 56 years and has seen worse economic times, according to owner Steven Kahian ... John Gallant, owner of Katsura Gardens in Plymouth, sees two economies out there today ... They are lured to West Plymouth by Gallant s extensive varieties and do not appear to be overly troubled by Wall Street s woes. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Artisans recreate early American furniture Oct 3, 2008
Antique furniture traditions thrive in Plymouth ... This chest, on display at Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Mass ... It s a brand new reproduction of a chest made in Plymouth colony in Massachusetts between 1660 and 1700. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
YESTERDAYS: DAR holds sale at Loring Hall Sep 8, 2008
Messrs Edward whiting and Charles Potter have been drawn as jurors to serve at the September term of the Superior court at Plymouth ... The gentlemen report a very enjoyable trip and pay high compliment to the members of the Plymouth Yacht Club for courtesies extended. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Pilgrim prestige Sep 7, 2008
PLYMOUTH - For more than a decade, John Talcott tried unsuccessfully to prove that he was a descendant of the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ... "I had always thought that maybe I was a descendant," Talcott said, seated amid oil portraits of his ancestors and English antiques inside his sprawling Plymouth estate ... Talcott will join more than 400 members of the national Mayflower Society's Triennial Congress, which begins today at the Mayflower Society's house in Plymouth. (Boston Globe)
More of this story» Aug 19, 2008
194), a black 1934 Plymouth PF. ... Second: Butch and Barb Sweet of Niles, a purple 1933 five-window Plymouth coupe ... 201), a gold mango 1973 Plymouth Baracuda. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008
BOURNE Bourne police Officer Phillip M. Hanly died unexpectedly over the weekend at his family s South Plymouth cottage. The exact cause of death Is still undetermined. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Looking back...July 23 Jul 24, 2008
Paul Gilberts of Gilberts Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge of Sand Creek, is merging with Bernard's Northtown Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep of New Richmond. Steven Olson, grandson of the founder, will be relocating in the area, and will be involved in the day-to-day operations along with Paul and his staff. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Obituaries for July 21 Jul 21, 2008
Survivors: Wife of 48 years, Eleanor McGuire Ellis; daughter, Cari Vandergrift of Plymouth Meeting, Susan Pannier of Aston; brothers, John Ellis of West Goshen, Ronald Ellis of Aston; sister, Elaine Bishop of New Holland, Pa. five grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Community mourns loss of Mr. Rushford’ Jul 19, 2008
His first car was a 1948 Plymouth convertible he decked out with 24 running lights and a tractor light underneath. He was always flamboyant, his son Bruce Morken said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
'Merrill Pioneer Days' begin today Jul 18, 2008
MERRILL, Iowa -- "Merrill Pioneer Days" this weekend will help residents remember when the Plymouth County community was swarming with threshing machines, horses and buggies. First up for the three-day celebration will be horse and mule competition at 6:30 p.m. today at the Merrill Saddle Club horse arena. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Community Events Jul 8, 2008
Plymouth tax office: Pat Merman, Plymouth Borough tax collector announces the tax office will be closed from Saturday, July 12, until Monday, July 21. Tax hours for the penalty period of county/borough taxes will resume on Tuesday, July 22, from 6 to 7 p.m.. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Siouxland celebrates Fourth of July Jul 3, 2008
Le Mars -- Parade at 10 a.m. Friday, program in the park at 11 a.m. followed by lunch in the upper level of the Le Mars Convention Center; Le Mars Municipal Band Concert at 8 p.m. in Foster Park and KLEM Radio "Sky Show" fireworks at 10 p.m. at Plymouth County Fairgrounds. Plymouth County Historical Museum events will include antique flea market from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday in Museum's "Old Central" Gym, hot dog dinner in Museum's Gym Dandy Diner, root beer floats from 1 to 5 p.m. in third... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sibling Slayings Could Be Gang Related Jul 1, 2008
But their landlord, Steve Ghazali, identified them, in an interview, as Omar and Teresa Aquino, who rented a pink, one-story house at 1988 Plymouth St. with three miniature palm trees planted in the front for about the past year ... The truck, and the young man's black Ford Mustang, remained outside the Plymouth Street house Sunday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Fourth of July activities Jun 27, 2008
PLYMOUTH: The annual celebration will begin at 9 a.m. with the parade from Hedge Road to Court Street, Main Street, Main Street Extension, Water Street to Memorial Hall. At 7:30 p.m., the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Plymouth Memorial State Park, followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. For information, visit www ... PLYMOUTH: Friday, July 4, 9 p.m., over waterfront. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
SLIDESHOW: It was the place to be: Hanover Day again draws quite the crowd Jun 26, 2008
Chrisman said he and his wife Michelle took up beekeeping four years ago after they took a class at the Plymouth Beekeeper s Association. Once you take the class, Chrisman said, you learn just how interesting they actually are. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
12 people in Bay State sickened by tomatoes Jun 22, 2008
There were four victims each from Middlesex and Norfolk counties, two from Suffolk County and one each from Plymouth and Worcester counties. Copyright 2008 Associated Press. (Boston Herald)
CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS Jun 17, 2008
CORRECTIONS FICATIONS 06/17/2008 Saturday s West Side Story column contained incorrect information about the annual Plymouth Alive car show, which will be held June 21 at Wyoming Valley West High School. There will be no judging or pre-registration and there is no flea market vendor spac. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Police Saw Invasion Suspect May 8, 2008
Police arrested him in Plymouth after he crashed Welsh's SUV in a police chase. Williams, who is being held at Northern Correctional Institution, could face the death penalty if convicted of two counts of capital felony and single counts of murder, first-degree aggravated sexual assault and first-degree kidnapping with a firearm. (FOX61, CT)
Classifieds 4/8/08 Apr 9, 2008
AUTOS FOR SALE 92 Plymouth Van. Needs new transmission. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Edwardsville man known as guy who rides old bikes Apr 1, 2008
Polisky said he just loves the way the Phantom rides, and he rides it everywhere: to the Turkey Hill down the street to Plymouth Township and one time even 15 miles to Harveys Lake. (The Phantom) just seemed so neat to me when I was a kid. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Amazing Cars to Be Sold at No Reserve During Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction Mar 19, 2008
Corvettes and classics, Bel Airs and Bosses, Porsches and Plymouths, Cords and Caddies and Shelbys and Superbirds, as well as customs, TV star cars and a motorcycle and memorabilia from Evel Knievel will be sold at No Reserve on March 26-30, 2008, in West Palm Beach, Fla ... Other coveted Detroit warriors include a 9,000 original mile Plymouth Superbird (Lot #659. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
senior briefs Feb 9, 2008
Shawnee Senior Citizens will meet Thursday at the Welsh Baptist Church, Shawnee and Girard avenues, Plymouth ... Earl Cunningham of the Plymouth Fire Department will be the guest speaker ... The Silver and Gold of Plymouth met recently at Holy Child Pastoral Center, Willow Street, Plymouth. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Aussie kayakers reach NZ after 62-day marathon row Jan 13, 2008
Several thousand people crowded the shore at Ngamotu Beach, near New Plymouth on New Zealand's west coast, to greet James Castrission, 25, and Justin Jones, 24. A fleet of Maori wakas (canoes) sailed out to welcome them. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Looking for stocking stuffers? These car models will wow you Dec 16, 2007
If a truck isn't on your list, try a 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Hardtop, done up in the bluest of blues. Those of us who remember the 1958 Plymouth will be dazzled by the outrageous fins, the low-slung profile and futuristic design of this car, and Franklin Mint faithfully captures all of it in 1:24 scale. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
YESTERDAYS: Miniature wedding part of fair Oct 26, 2007
The public schools of Hingham are closed today, in order to give the teachers opportunity to attend the Plymouth County Teacher s Convention ... The PTO is sponsoring the First Plymouth River School Craft Fair to benefit the Inter Media Center (IMC). (Hingham Journal, MA)
Bulletin board Oct 24, 2007
Curry College at Plymouth offers a certificate in substance abuse counseling ... Curry College s Division of Continuing Education at Plymouth offers a certificate in accounting ... Bachelor Degrees available in Plymouth. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Regional calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
The program also features Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship, and Rev. Danny Croce, chaplain at Plymouth County Correctional Institution. This forum is the first in a series sponsored by Grace Chapel to address relevant and challenging issues, ideas, and concerns. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Luxury lodging for your machine Oct 6, 2007
It does to Alex Dastmalchi, a resort developer who lives in the Newport Coast area of Newport Beach with a budding collection of classic and exotic cars that includes a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda 340 (complete with bumblebee stripes). He also has a $240,000 Ferrari F430 Spider and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe on order. (Los Angeles Times)
Blasts from the Past Sep 30, 2007
" These include the 1968-70 AMC AMX ("really taking off in the muscle-car market"), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 ("fanatics drool over the possibilities of finding one in dear old Aunt Mildred's collapsing barn") and the 1970-71 Plymouth Barracuda ("'Cudas will remain top-shelf collector cars for as long as Exxon Mobil produces gasoline"). Unfortunately, some of these prized possessions can be priced beyond reason, particularly for fully restored models in like-new condition. For example at... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ralph Long, 81, fixture at Herald American Sep 4, 2007
In 1980, Mr. Long stepped across the press line to become deputy director of communications for White, according to Mr. Long's son, Vincent of Plymouth ... two other sons, Steffon of San Diego and Paul of Bettis, Texas; a stepson, Andrew Tremblay of Washington, D.C.; one other daughter, Dorothy Danca of Plymouth; two stepdaughters, Sarah Tremblay of Weymouth, and Ruthann Tremblay of Quincy; two grandsons; and eight granddaughters. (Boston Globe)
Digital plays swan song for Plymouth's Revolution Aug 30, 2007
PLYMOUTH -- It's last call at Revolution, and the end of an era for Plymouth ... It is likely that Plymouth will never get another business that buys and sells LPs, 45s, videos, and DVDs ... "I'd hate to see another empty storefront in downtown Plymouth -- we already have a few." Main Street Antiques does not specialize in music, but it does sell some LPs. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Senior Citizen Friendship Club of St. Mary’s meeting Aug 4, 2007
Senior Citizen Friendship Club of St. Mary s meeting 08/04/2007 The Senior Citizen Friendship Club of St. Mary s met recently at Holy Child School building on Willow Street in Plymouth. Members enjoyed the annual picnic at Checkerboard Inn Picnic Grove on Aug. 2. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Local author to share prose at Michayw© arts, crafts fair Aug 4, 2007
Her woodshop, complete with every imaginable tool and built-in air purifier, was her husband s way to coerce Olson to move to Gaylord from Plymouth. She volunteers at the Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) gift shop and McReynolds Hall, where she makes bird houses for the seniors to decorate with stone. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Classic Car Crazy Aug 3, 2007
1million paid at auction for a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With an eye toward aiding first-time car collectors, Lacey and other South Florida classic-car pros laid down a few helpful rules. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
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Travis Staab drove all the way from California this past week to attend his first Plymouth County Fair ... The Plymouth County Fair continues through tonight ... LE MARS, Iowa -- "People watching" is always a part of the crowded Plymouth County Fair's Pioneer Village, but on Saturday, a California man decided to give "dog watching" a try. (Sioux City Journal)
Bainbridge Hardware selling off the past Jul 11, 2007
Willis Motor Sales operated a Dodge-Chrysler-Plymouth dealership there until it was bought by Clyde Harrell in 1973 and closed around 1974 ... It had been a Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth dealership begun by the late J.B. Gunn ... When J.B. Gunn purchased the building to house his Dodge-Chrysler-Plymouth dealership, he totally remodeled it to its present configuration, adding a ramp to the upper stories at the rear. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Prepare to ‘cruise’ Jul 8, 2007
JC Cruisers Vice President Paul Dunn puts the finishing touches on his 33 Plymouth Coupe in anticipation for Saturday s Cruise Night. On the left is Dunn s 38 Chevy Sedan. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
George A. Jonic, 92, World War II Marine honored for service in the D-day invasion Jun 3, 2007
Mr. Jonic, who was awarded a Bronze Star for his valor in the Battle of Normandy, died Wednesday of congestive heart failure in Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He was 92 and had lived in Sandwich. (Boston Globe)
Officer who wrote covert reports left force in disgrace May 19, 2007
A Toronto police officer who conducted surveillance on gay activists and associates of a police board chairwoman quit the force years ago under a cloud of disgrace, leaving a number of criminal cases in shambles and thousands of dollars missing from police funds. A report leaked to CBC News written by Det. (CBC Toronto)
CRTC approves more TV ads, nixes proposed fee May 19, 2007
New policies on digital transition, closed-captioning also released. Canadian viewers won't see a hike in their cable and satellite TV bills because of a new subscription fee broadcasters proposed last fall, but they will likely start seeing more commercials soon, under changes the CRTC announced Thursday. (CBC Saskatchewan)
Failing to share bird flu samples 'ties hands' of WHO May 19, 2007
Kenndal McArdle scored the overtime winner for the host Vancouver Giants in a 4-3 win over the Plymouth Whalers to open the Memorial Cup on Friday. . (CBC News)
Blackwater, Arrow Rock to host annual May events May 8, 2007
As well, visitors may take in a show at the West End Theatre, All American Variety Show, tracing Blackwater's history with songs and humor in skits, starting with Plymouth Rock. Show times are 2:30 and 8 p.m. For ticket info and reservations, call (660) 846-4411. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
community digest May 5, 2007
welsh tea: Plymouth Cambrian Club will hold a Welsh tea Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Welsh Baptist Church, Plymouth, West Shawnee and Girard avenues ... halupki dinner: SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church will sponsor a piggie (halupki) dinner Wednesday, May 16, at the church Hall, 20 Nottingham St., Plymouth. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Muscle Cars Downshift Feb 15, 2007
They paid more than ever for limited-production models or those with unusual features, like the convertible 1971 Barracuda pictured below, but drew the line at ubiquitous hemi-powered Dodges and Plymouths, standard-issue Mustangs and Camaros with loads of street miles and less-than-complete restoration ... Owners of Dodges and Plymouths featuring hemis (hemispherical-combustion-chamber V8 engines created by Chrysler in 1951) were among those having to downshift their expectations in Phoenix ...... (SmartMoney)
Collectible cars of tomorrow Jan 24, 2007
com) -- Later this week, a 1971 Plymouth will go on the auction block in Phoenix, Ariz ... In 1971, no-one would have guessed that a stock Plymouth muscle car would ever be worth millions of dollars. (CNN)
Old cars are fetching big prices Jan 20, 2007
That car, a 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible, is estimated to be worth as much as $5 million. It is one of just 11 Hemi 'Cuda convertibles produced that year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Winners of the NADAguides.com 2006 Visitors' Choice Award Announced Jan 18, 2007
Most Researched 2-Door Coupe - 2006 Ford Mustang (Winner) - 2006 Honda Civic (First Runner-up) Most Researched 4-Door Sedan - 2006 Toyota Camry (Winner) - 2006 Ford Fusion (First Runner-up) Most Researched Pick-up Truck - 2006 Ford F-150 (Winner) - 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 (First Runner-up) Most Researched SUV - 2006 FJ Cruiser (Winner) - 2006 Ford Explorer (First Runner-up) Most Researched Minivan - 2006 Dodge Caravan (Winner) - 2006 Honda Odyssey (First Runner-up) Most Researched Station... (PR Newswire)
MCCC art gallery director shares the impact of art on life with PWHS students Jan 11, 2007
The Plymouth Meeting native will share those thoughts with students at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School during PW's Jan. 17 National Art Honor Society induction ceremony ... According to PW sponsor Candance Maggioncalda, National Art Honor Society members "must have at least one semester of art, have a B average and participate in community service, in particular bringing art to our community." Members wrapped up their 2005-06 school year by collaborating on an original mural with residents of... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
Former Drake Relays Director Bob Ehrhart Dies Jan 9, 2007
Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Des Moines. Indiana. (Kpmariners.com)
