VBT Board to consider fifth amendment to landfill agreement
After almost three hours of discussion at its regular meeting Dec. 5, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees agreed to put the fifth amendment to the Waste Management Landfill[…]
Court Watching: Conn. man arrested for enticing VBT teen, producing child porn
Rondell Lowell Cook, 28, is being held in a federal lockup awaiting trial on charges of producing child pornography, online enticement of a minor, receiving and possessing child pornography, and[…]
Judge Allen denies motion for emergency restraining order
Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David J. Allen on Dec. 6 denied an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to keep the City of Belleville from shutting down its[…]
Belleville city voters approved charter change in 2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, the voters of the City of Belleville passed a charter amendment that required asking the voters before eliminating the existing police or fire department or contracting[…]
Guardian tells school board about teacher remarks in class
Leona Givens, the aunt and guardian of an 11th grade student at Belleville High School, waited patiently until the end of Monday’s school board meeting to tell board members about[…]
Rep. Bellino’s air ambulance legislation approved by House
The Michigan House of Representatives on Dec. 6 overwhelmingly approved air ambulance reform legislation authored by State Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe. Rep. Bellino’s measure requires hospitals to transport patients via[…]
Sumpter marijuana committee to wrap up study by Jan. 17
On Dec. 6, a large crowd attended the second meeting of a Sumpter Township committee appointed to do fact-finding into the new Michigan Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act and prepare a[…]
Court Watching: Judge Oakley denies motion to dismiss by Rasmussen’s attorney
James Murray, retained attorney for John Patrick Rasmussen, 54, on Dec. 6 made a motion before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley to dismiss the charge against his client[…]
Court Watching: James Chapman found guilty of not providing DNA sample to police
After a bench trial before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley on Dec. 6, James Forrest Chapman, 57, was found guilty of refusing to provide a DNA sample to[…]
Two Sumpter officials tell of their support for new marijuana law
“I would opt in if we had the opportunity,” said Sumpter Township Trustee Sheena Barnes at the Nov. 28 board meeting, referring to the new Michigan Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act[…]
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