Sumpter OKs first reading of ordinance on provisionary centers
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its regular meeting June 24, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish the lawful use[…]
Wayne Co. Prosecutor’s Office taking its time on high-profile police case
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Gregory Laurain, Van Buren Township Director of Public Safety, said last week that the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is taking its time with the[…]
Man who shot Officer Jerry Philpot found dead in prison cell
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The man sentenced to life in prison for killing Detroit Police Officer Jerry Philpot with an AK 27-like assault rifle in a gang-related shooting[…]
Court Watching: Calendar conference set July 3 at circuit court for Billy Ray Patrick
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A calendar conference has been set for 9 a.m., July 3, before Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Thomas C. Cameron for accused shooter Billy[…]
Sumpter Township Board approves memorial courtyard construction
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its regular meeting June 10, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved a proposal for township employees to construct a memorial courtyard on[…]
Court Watching: Accused murderer’s preliminary exam reset for July 2
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Accused murderer Kenneth William Coskie of Van Buren Township will have his preliminary exam on July 2 before Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green at[…]
Music Lakeside sets concerts on Thursdays at Horizon Park
Music Lakeside free concerts are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Horizon Park on the lake in downtown Belleville throughout the summer. The series started on June 19 with the[…]
VBT Summer Concert Series will be on Wednesdays at Van Buren Park
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The following lineup is expected to be approved for this year’s Summer Concert Series at Van Buren Park and the concerts will be held[…]
School Board approves Abel as new Edgemont principal
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Fredrick Abel, assistant principal at Owen Intermediate School, was approved as the new principal of Edgemont Elementary at Monday’s meeting of the Van Buren[…]
Contract Welding celebrates 50 years of fabricating, welding
On May 3, the Tinsley Family of Contract Welding & Fabricating, Inc. in Belleville celebrated 50 years of business with family, friends, employees, and business associates with a gathering at[…]
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