Former Romulus Mayor Burcroff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge
LeRoy Burcroff, former mayor of the City of Romulus, on Aug. 25 pled guilty to a wire fraud charge before Judge Denise Page Hood in U.S. District Court in Detroit.[…]
Wayde Hoppe approved to design new Sumpter Township Fairgrounds
Wayde Hoppe, an architect who lives in Van Buren Township and designs developments for Davenport Brothers Construction, churches, and other groups, was approved to design the new Sumpter Township Fairgrounds[…]
Dingell announces almost $25M for Willow Run Airport
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, MI-12, announced on Aug. 27 that the U.S. Department of Transportation will grant Willow Run Airport $24,984,642 to construct a new taxiway. “Willow Run Airport is a[…]
Optimum Natural Distributors cuts ribbon for official grand opening
The Belleville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 25 to mark the official grand opening of Optimum Natural Distributors at 307 Davenport Industrial Park Drive in Belleville.[…]
Maria Holmes retires from Comcast after 40 years in the industry
On Aug. 16, Comcast announced that Maria Holmes of Belleville, the company’s long-time director of Community Impact for its Heartland Region, is retiring. Holmes’ decision to retire will end a[…]
Jehovah Witnesses hold international virtual convention in July, August
Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Belleville-area residents are uniting with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participated in[…]
Belleville student Josh Rigor helps win Gold for Team USA
Josh Rigor (#23), an incoming junior at Belleville High School, travelled to Asia and Europe during the summer. He was part of the 16-and-under USA Basketball team which participated in[…]
Tree keeps vehicle from plunging into water
The Honey Locust tree planted in memory of Ronald E. Stalmack, 1949-2015, by Randy Brown for Stalmack’s wife, saved the life of a driver on Saturday, Aug. 27. Belleville Police[…]
School Board meets briefly to pay bills, hire new employees
At a 16-minute meeting on Aug. 22, with a bare quorum, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education paid its bills and hired new staff members. Instructional employees hired[…]
Flem Stiltner, IV, sentenced to 29-50 years for killing, dumping father in VBT
On Aug. 18, Flem Stiltner IV, 27, was sentenced by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Wanda Evans to 29 to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder[…]
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