Motorcyclist dies April 28 in Sumpter Township accident
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Christopher Daniel Gering, age 37, of Sumpter Township died in a motorcycle accident at about 2:10 a.m. Sunday morning, April 28, in the 17000[…]
Belleville stabbing case postponed until May 15 at 34th District Court
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Sealisa Marie Jones, 43, of Belleville, who has been charged with Assault With a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) and Domestic Violence – Aggravated, had[…]
VBT PD plans to add fifth home invasion charge to Brian Baker’s offenses
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Brian Bernard Baker, 17, of Van Buren Township was brought to 34th District Court from the Wayne County Jail on April 24 to face[…]
VBT Clerk’s office to put on ‘real’ election for BHS Student Council
Van Buren Township Clerk Leon Wright announces that his office will be running the election for the Belleville High School Student Council, with “real” printed ballots and voting machines, from[…]
VBT DDA moves forward with plan to replace unsightly fence
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer At its March 23 regular meeting, the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) directed its planning consultants to put together a request for[…]
Van Buren DDA gets $774,620 grant for Belleville Road updates
The Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was informed last week that it has been awarded $774,620 of state funds through Wayne County to upgrade Belleville Road from the[…]
Belleville Rotary Club honors Don Juchartz for 50 years of service
On April 23, the Belleville Rotary Club honored member Don Juchartz for his 50 years of service to the Belleville Club and Rotary International. It was noted that Juchartz, 84,[…]
Aaron Lorincz of Sumpter wins Singles Bowling Championship
Aaron Lorincz of Sumpter Township won the Intercollegiate Singles Bowling Championship in Lincoln, Neb. on April 20. He qualified first, out of 602 male bowlers, at sectionals which were held[…]
ATV accident in Sumpter Township leaves five hurt
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Michelle Reaume, 23, decided to take one last ride on her ATV just after midnight on Sunday (April 28) during a get-together she hosted[…]
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