Sumpter board OKs union membership for dues-paying employee
On the fourth time the subject was brought before the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees for consideration, at its July 23 meeting the board finally approved union membership for a[…]
Romulus Historical Society sets 40th-annual anniversary celebration
The Romulus Historical Society invites the public to its 40th Anniversary Celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Romulus Historical Park, 11147 Hunt St., Romulus. This family event is[…]
Rotary Club plans golf fund-raiser at Fellows Creek Golf Club
The Rotary Club of Belleville has set its first annual golf outing fund-raiser for Aug. 23 at Fellows Creek Golf Club, 2986 S. Lotz Rd., Canton. The player check in[…]
River of Life church no longer pursuing expansion on Savage Rd.
At the July 24 meeting of the Van Buren Township Planning Commission, Public Services Director Matt Best announced that the River of Life church on Savage Road is no longer[…]
VBT planners recommend changes for senior housing ordinance
A recommendation to amend the township ordinance to make way for senior housing in the township was approved unanimously at the July 24 meeting of the Van Buren Township Planning[…]
Water pressure tested at $1 million splash pad construction site
They tested the water pressure on July 13 as construction of the new splash pad continues at Van Buren Township’s Quirk Park. The $1 million project is still targeted to[…]
Court Watching: Case adjourned to Sept. 4 for teen charged with murder in traffic crash
Micaiah Carlin Minor, 17, of Canton Township, was due for a probable cause conference before 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks Green on July 24. Minor is charged with second-degree[…]
Court Watching: Pettway doesn’t show up for court, shows up, and then doesn’t show up
Vetra Denice Pettway, 60, of Detroit, was due for her preliminary examination before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley on July 17, but she did not show up for[…]
VBT man injured in second motorcycle crash on Saturday morning
On Saturday, July 27, at about 1:45 a.m., Sumpter Township Police and Fire were dispatched to the area of Bemis Road at Lohr for a traffic crash with injuries. Sumpter[…]
Relay for Life fund-raising activities are this Saturday in Romulus
Romulus is holding its Relay for Life to benefit the Cancer Society this week end. There are no Relays for Life scheduled in the tri-community this year. The free event[…]
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