School Board OKs changed agreement with teacher
After a closed-door session on Monday, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a revised version of a separation agreement with tenured teacher Linda Janack. Janack is[…]
Jury finds Brad Fields guilty on all charges in death of 4-year-old
A Wayne County Circuit Court jury found Brad Edward Fields guilty of all six felony charges against him, including felony murder, in the death of his girlfriend’s four-year-old daughter on[…]
Court Watching: Judge Parrott binds Fisher over for trial on seven sex charges
On Sept. 19, 34th District Court Judge David Parrott presided over a lengthy preliminary exam for John Phillip Fisher, 80, of Van Buren Township, on seven charges of criminal sexual[…]
Moon Star Express marks Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Sept. 10-16 was National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and Moon Star Express, 7277 Rawsonville Road, had daily events, including free meals every day for the drivers and raffle tickets for[…]
Sumpter volunteers work to set up program for emergency help
Chenyere Yisreal of Sumpter Township is on a mission to have preparation for any kind of disaster for the people in her community. The area she is concentrating on is[…]
Belleville man dies in Huron Township accident on Sept. 16
A 75-year-old Belleville man was killed in a car accident near Waltz and Judd roads in Huron Township on Sunday, Sept. 16. Upon arrival at the scene, officers and medical[…]
VBT Board approves memorial at Quirk Park for Egypt Covington
Chuck Covington brought a proposal to the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees at its work/study session on Sept. 17 and regular meeting Sept. 18 for a memorial at Quirk[…]
Congresswoman Dingell announces fire dept. grant for Superior Twp.
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that the Superior Township Fire Department will receive $1,138,546 in federal support. “When emergencies happen in our community, we know local[…]
Don Rochon Memorial Car Show in Sumpter announces awards
It was a beautiful day for the 24th-annual Don Rochon Memorial car show on Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Sumpter Community Fairgrounds. Volunteers spent the morning registering classic cars and[…]
Program at Henry Ford College on proposals, judge candidates
The League of Women Voters of Wayne County and the Michigan Democracy Institute Consortium at Henry Ford College will present a two-part program on Oct. 4 for voters wishing to[…]
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