‘Nightmare on Haunted Hill’ set on Sumpter Township farm
Bill Abraham brought his “Nightmare on Haunted Hill” trailer to the parking lot of the Sumpter Township Hall on Sept. 24 during the township board meeting. Before the meeting, people[…]
Former South Middle School teacher tells what’s in time capsule
The time capsule buried in Victory Park on May 22, 1987 by students from South Middle School (now Owen Intermediate) was planned to be opened on Memorial Day week end[…]
Wayne Co. Commission adopts $1.63 billion budget for 2019-20
Wayne County Commissioners on Sept. 19 adopted a $1.63 billion county operating budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The new budget represents a decrease from the current year’s $1.66 billion[…]
Wayne County adds new out-county veterans outreach official
Wayne County will add a new outreach official to serve veterans in Downriver and Western Wayne communities through the newly adopted county budget. “This is something that has been sought[…]
Community musicians want to entertain, feed public on Oct. 12
The Belleville Community Chorus and the Belleville Community Band are jointly hosting a spaghetti dinner fund raiser on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Belleville United[…]
Court Watching: Preliminary exam delayed since witnesses not subpoenaed
On Sept. 25, the preliminary exam of Vincent Paul Webber, 57, at 34th District Court was delayed for a week because witnesses were not subpoenaed to testify against him. Webber[…]
Sumpter Progressive Civic League sets casino day trip to Firekeepers
The Sumpter Progressive Civic League will sponsor a casino day trip to Firekeepers Casino from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Cost is $35 and the trip[…]
Augusta Twp. resident Joseph Cella approved as ambassador to Fiji
On Sept. 24, the U.S. Senate confirmed Joseph Cella of Augusta Township to be the ambassador to Fiji and four other Pacific island nations. Senators voted 56-38 to approve Cella[…]
Hills celebrate on Oct. 1
Pastor William and Martha Hill of Sumpter Township celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1. The Hills were married in Toledo in 1955. Their son and his wife, William[…]
Editorial: VBT Board decides to take charge of its future on Tyler Rd.
After a brief closed-door session on Monday morning, Sept. 23, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees endorsed Supervisor Kevin McNamara’s proposal to buy 181.35 acres across Tyler Road from[…]
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