Court Watching: Joe Stafford gets 4-15 years for bank robbery in Canton Township
Joe Stafford, 55, of Powder Springs, GA, pled guilty to robbing the Chase bank at Michigan Avenue and Old Canton Center Road in Canton Township on Nov. 5 and will[…]
VBT Board of Trustees approves building of community center
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, at its June 1 Zoom meeting, unanimously approved building a new community center attached to the Senior Center wing at township hall. Public[…]
Canton resident dies after head-on collision at Ecorse/Denton
LaCrystal Bostic, 37, of Canton Township died after the Chevrolet Equinox she was driving was involved in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver on Ecorse Road near Denton Road.[…]
Sumpter Twp. hires new police officer, new ordinance officer
Gino Anthony Criscenti was hired as a full-time police officer by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its May 25 zoom meeting. Public Safety Director Eric Luke asked that[…]
VBT to host Movie Night in the Park during Belleville Lake Fest
VBT news release In partnership with the Belleville Lake Fest, Van Buren Township’s Parks and Recreation Department will transform Van Buren Park into an outdoor movie theater. Join us for[…]
Van Buren Park beach closed, French Landing Park closed for construction
VBT news release Pardon our dust, at the parks. The “Saddle,” a portion of Van Buren Park’s road, which connects the front and back loops, is currently under construction. While[…]
Wayne County partners to provide vaccines to homebound residents
Wayne County is partnering with local municipalities to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound residents. Residents, caregivers or their family members need to register with the township or city and then[…]
MDOT to repair, rebuild 24 miles of I-275 in Wayne County
The Michigan Department of Transportation will be repairing and rebuilding 24 miles of I-275 between Will Carlton Road and 6 Mile Road in Wayne County in six phases over four[…]
Belleville Rotary Club works on Victory Park Gazebo
On June 1, the Rotary Club of Belleville gathered at the Victory Park Gazebo to weed the beds and plant flowers for the summer season. Rotary, with funding from the[…]
Nick Rafferty earns Eagle Scout award
Nick Rafferty, the son of Derek Rafferty and Kattie Rafferty of Belleville, became an Eagle Scout in Troop 231 on May 26. Nick is a 2021 graduate of Belleville High[…]
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