Police Chief Luke: ‘Those involved have been held accountable’
“Those involved have been held accountable,” reported Sumpter Township Police Chief Eric Luke to the township board of trustees at its Aug. 9 meeting. He said the Oct. 31, 2014[…]
Wayne County hosts Alien Invader program at Crosswinds Marsh
Aliens have landed at Crosswinds Marsh in Sumpter Township. Not the aliens you see in the movies, but invasive species that do not belong. Wayne County Parks will host “Alien[…]
Beaches at Van Buren Park, Sumpter’s Sherwood Park closed because of E-coli levels
The beaches have been closed at Van Buren Park in Van Buren Township and Sherwood Park in Sumpter Township because of high E-coli levels. They will remain closed until new[…]
Editorial: Residents oppose VBT Board’s push for 6.5 mills in Nov.
At the Aug. 9 special meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, John Delaney said the last time the board asked for 6.5 mills, “It went down in[…]
VBT puts 6.5 mills for Public Safety on Nov. 8 ballot
At a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to put a 6.5 millage proposal for public safety on the[…]
Driver uninjured after driving into train in Belleville
Joel Baker, 20, of Ypsilanti apparently was uninjured after driving into a Norfolk & Southern train in Belleville shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4. Baker said he got[…]
Battle for Belleville on Aug. 19 to feature WWII tank on Main St.
This year’s Battle for Belleville will feature a World War II tank coming down Main Street on Aug. 19. At its Aug. 1 regular meeting the Belleville City Council unanimously[…]
School Board close to hiring new principal for Belleville High School
Abdul Madyun, former Belleville High School principal and now Human Resources Director at the Van Buren Public Schools, said they were getting close to hiring a new principal for BHS.[…]
Judge Green arraigns Cahill on charge of second-degree murder
After a 12-year-old girl died of injuries suffered in a traffic accident, the driver of the vehicle allegedly at fault was arraigned on new charges – which included second-degree murder.[…]
Wayne County Parks to host Hobby Day at Crosswinds Marsh
Wayne County Parks will host a day of hobby-related fun for the entire family on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crosswinds Marsh, located at 27600[…]
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