Editorial: Jury trial at 34th District Court was a real treat
We haven’t been to a jury trial at 34th District Court since before the pandemic and before the court moved into its new building. It was a real treat. We’ve[…]
34th District Court jury finds Sheena Barnes not guilty
After less than an hour of deliberation on Monday, a six-person jury at 34th District Court brought in a unanimous verdict of not guilty for Sheena Barnes, who had been[…]
BHS Girls Soccer team wins KLAA East Division Championship
The Belleville High School Girls Soccer team won the Kensington Lakes Activities Association East Division Championship for the first time since joining the conference. The team then lost to Northville[…]
Court Watching: Preliminary exam set June 9 for 2021 murder in VBT
John Green-Johnson’s preliminary exam has been set for Friday, June 9, at 34th District Court on murder charges from Van Buren Township and an aggravated assault charge from Romulus. Green-Johnson,[…]
VBT planners require sidewalk for VBT accessory gas station
Although Van Buren Township’s plans for construction of an accessory gasoline filling station next to the water tower did not include a sidewalk along Tyler Road, at its May 10[…]
Sumpter board discusses charging mobile home parks for services
At the May 9 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees, Public Safety Director/Police Chief Eric Luke gave his monthly police report and pointed out there was an 82%[…]
Gov. appoints Tyrone Hamilton of Belleville to Housing Authority
On May 18, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced several appointments to state boards and commissions. That included the appointment of Tyrone Hamilton of Belleville to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority[…]
Volunteers gather to discuss services of Belleville Area Museum
A meeting of volunteers was held at the Van Buren Township hall on May 11 to discuss the services of the long-closed Belleville Area Museum. The next meeting is set[…]
Sumpter Twp. Board adopts proclamation of support for peace officers
The following proclamation was approved by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its May 9 meeting. It was read aloud by Trustee Don LaPorte who said a framed copy[…]
P.O. Letter Carriers collect 8,296 pounds of donated food for food closet
On Saturday, May 13, the Post Office Letter Carriers held their nationwide 2023 “Stamp Out” Hunger Food Drive. 8,296 pounds of food were received at the Emergency Food Closet housed[…]
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