Sumpter PD thought Nelson Po felony conviction was assured
“When he pled guilty, we said ‘It’s all over.’ ” But it wasn’t. Sumpter Township Detective/Sergeant John Toth said he was shocked that after pleading guilty to drug charges that[…]
Sumpter Twp. Board approves site plan for FMAR project
The long-delayed approval from Sumpter Township for an addition to the no-kill animal rescue kennels on Arkona Road came from the township board at its regular meeting on Sept. 26.[…]
Court Watching: Exam for Joseph Lucidi adjourned until Nov. 1 before Judge Green
The preliminary exam for Joseph Louis Lucidi, 19, on two counts of criminal sexual conduct-2nd degree (relationship) and one charge of accosting a child for immoral purposes has been adjourned[…]
Court Watching: Mark Germano bound over to circuit court for VBT murder
Mark Allan Germano, 45, of Van Buren Township has been bound over to circuit court to face a charge of first-degree murder that could bring him life in prison, if[…]
VBT OKs agreement with Western Wayne Co. Special Operations Team
After 32 years of operation, the Western Wayne County Special Operations Team has formalized its partnership with Van Buren Township with a Memo of Understanding. At its regular meeting Sept.[…]
Bellino’s bill to help police and fire retirees advancing in Michigan Senate
A plan to provide tax relief to younger police and fire department retirees not covered by Social Security – introduced by state Rep. Joe Bellino – continues to advance in[…]
Keystone Academy announces Students of the Month
Keystone Academy Students of the Month, exemplifying the virtue of wisdom during September, are: Chloe Dalton (grade 2), Amari Pittman (2), Landon Bovee (2), Olivea Daneker (1), Courtney Chapman (1),[…]
Crowd packs Huron Twp. hall to hear update on Waltz Bridge
By Bob Mytych Independent Special Writer More than 70 people packed the board room at the Huron Township Hall on Sept. 20, to hear news about the closed Waltz Bridge[…]
Editorial: Animals in need finally get OK for help from Sumpter
“It’s been a really hard year,” said Marcy LaFramboise after Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees. The regulations thrown up by Sumpter Township planning consultants have[…]
League of Women Voters introduces candidates to voters
The League of Women Voters of Northwest Wayne introduced to voters the five candidates running for two open seats on the Belleville City Council in the Nov. 7 election. The[…]
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