Sumpter Twp. passes new ordinance to get access to meters
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Sumpter Township has been unable to get access to water and sewer meters at three parcels in the township, so a new ordinance passed[…]
Man arrested for stealing donation jar off counter
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Christopher Michael McDaniel, 36, who told police he was homeless, was arrested at about 3:55 p.m. on Aug. 27 for stealing a donation jar[…]
Wayne Co. Prosecutor authorizes five charges against Thomas White
By Rosemary K. Otzman and Diane Madigan On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the Wayne County Prosecutor authorized bringing five criminal charges against ex-attorney Belleville Thomas A. White. All five charges are[…]
BYC files with Tax Tribunal for relief from tax on new clubhouse
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor BYC Commodore Scott Jones has filed an appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal seeking a reduction of property taxes on the former Moose Lodge[…]
BHS 21st-annual Half-Time Marching Band Review set for Sept. 17
The 21st-annual Belleville High School Half-Time Marching Band Review will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, featuring marching bands from several area high schools and including the BHS Marching Tigers.[…]
VB School Board adds another year to supt. contract, more vacation
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor School Board President Brent Mikulski said he asked for upgrades to the employment contract of School Supt. Michael Van Tassel because he wanted the[…]
Court Watching: Jury convicts final burglar in Denton neighborhood break-ins
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Arrests, convictions and sentencing for three men responsible for break-ins to homes in the Denton neighborhood in Van Buren Township in 2011 and 2012[…]
‘Detroit Shed Mom’ arrested for car theft by Sumpter Twp. Police
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A woman known as the “Detroit Shed Mom” was arrested by Sumpter Township Police on charges surrounding the stolen car parked in front of[…]
Belleville DDA committee to consider public art for downtown
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its regular meeting on Aug. 21, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority set up a committee to consider public art to be displayed in[…]
New VBT traffic signal proposed in front of undeveloped field
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A new traffic signal on Belleville Road in front of an undeveloped field was unanimously endorsed by the Van Buren Township Planning Commission at[…]
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