Court Watching update: Mother, father reach plea agreements in 2015 child’s death on Harris Rd.
The parents of a child who ran out onto Harris Road in Sumpter Township and was hit and killed by a car in August 2015 each has been sentenced to[…]
Court Watching: Darrell Veres sent for competency evaluation on home invasion charge
Darrell Wayne Veres, 51, was present via video from the Wayne County Jail for his probable cause conference before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley on Dec. 27. Veres[…]
Homegrown Knowledge: How to use solar energy to power your home
The Belleville Area District Library’s Homegrown Knowledge Series will present “Power Your Home with Solar Energy” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11. Dave Strenski of Solar Ypsi will teach the[…]
Po attorney Ron Ruark comments on report given by Sumpter attorney
At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees and members of the audience got a glowing report from Sumpter attorney Rob Young on the conclusion of the[…]
Covingtons donate van with lift to Van Buren Township
Chuck Covington, CEO of People’s Transit, and his wife Kristin donated a 13-passenger Ford Paratransit Bus with wheelchair lift to Van Buren Township for its senior department. He said he[…]
Chamber of Commerce announces nominees for annual awards
The Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for this year’s awards. The winners will be announced at the annual banquet on Jan. 13. Nominees are: Ted Kuckleman[…]
Dawn Farm Education Series announces topics for month of February
“Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do” is a free, ongoing, two-part education series that provides helpful, hopeful, practical information for parents, teens, families and people who[…]
Retired piano teacher knows importance of caregiving
DEARBORN ¬¬—You can hear the pride in Joyce Younk’s voice when she talks about years of teaching students piano in her home and also serving as the church organist for[…]
Belleville DDA approves budget, OKs moving forward on sculptures
On Oct. 18, in its first meeting since July 19, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority, with a bare quorum attending, finally approved its 2017-18 budget. The DDA met with five[…]
Sumpter Township board sells 11 of the parcels of land it owns
Eleven parcels of land the township owned was sold to bidders as presented to the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its Nov. 28 meeting. The names of the bidders[…]
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