Editorial: Primary election vital, especially in Sumpter Township
This is not the usual year for a township election, but in Sumpter there were two deaths of township officials and shuffling around of duties, so we ended up with[…]
Court Watching: Christopher Willoughby bound over on 13 charges from Sumpter
At 34th District Court on June 27, Christopher Michael Willoughby, 44, of Allen Park was bound over to circuit court on 13 charges after he allegedly shot at Sumpter Township[…]
Civil War service draws supporters in 89-degree heat
The metal chairs were very hot on the people’s seats and the sun beat down on the people’s heads last Thursday, but they were not to be deterred from honoring[…]
Yankee Air Museum’s C-47 repainted by Kalitta crew in Oscoda
Like a freshly brushed thoroughbred prancing from its stable on a warm summer day, Yankee Air Museum’s C-47 rolled out of Kalitta Maintenance Hangar 3, last Friday in its fresh[…]
Lincoln Schools’ board members recognized for MASB certifications
Lincoln Consolidated School District Superintendent Sean R. McNatt acknowledges the accomplishments of two board members in their attainment of Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) certification. Jennifer LaBombarbe is recognized[…]
FAA releases final assessment: Sumpter Twp. to get noisier
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released its final environmental assessment on the Cleveland/Detroit Metroplex project. The project will replace conventional air traffic control procedures with satellite-based ones and will[…]
Motorcyclist killed in crash at S. I-94 Service Dr./Belleville Rd.
At about 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, a motorcycle and a car collided in the middle of the intersection at Belleville Road and the I-94 Service Dr. The motorcyclist,[…]
FMAR looking for more teams for its July 14 benefit golf outing
Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue, the no-kill animal shelter based in Sumpter Township, needs more teams for its benefit golf outing on Saturday, July 14. This ninth-annual golf outing will[…]
Van Buren Township DDA approves issuing $2 million in bonds
To help build its pedestrian walkway over I-94, Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority received a Michigan Department of Transportation grant of $250,000 and $250,000 more from the Southeastern Michigan[…]
Van Buren Township begins second year of summer youth jobs
The Van Buren Township summer youth job program, now in its second year, has selected 24 student interns, ages 14-18, for temporary jobs within the township’s municipal sectors. The program[…]
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