Library presents programs on Great Lakes, Huron River
The final two, free adult programs for the Summer Reading Program are coming up in the second week of July at the Belleville Area District Library, 167 Fourth Street. •[…]
Belleville resident reappointed to Michigan State Housing Board
On April 18, Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointments of Carl English of Bingham Farms and Deborah Muchmore of Laingsburg and the reappointment of Tyrone Hamilton of Belleville to the[…]
VBT has no business on workshop agenda; goes into closed-door session
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor On June 30, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees opened its regular work/study meeting at 4 p.m. and adjourned into closed-door session at[…]
Sumpter OKs first reading of ordinance on provisionary centers
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its regular meeting June 24, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish the lawful use[…]
Wayne Co. Prosecutor’s Office taking its time on high-profile police case
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Gregory Laurain, Van Buren Township Director of Public Safety, said last week that the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is taking its time with the[…]
Man who shot Officer Jerry Philpot found dead in prison cell
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The man sentenced to life in prison for killing Detroit Police Officer Jerry Philpot with an AK 27-like assault rifle in a gang-related shooting[…]
Court Watching: Calendar conference set July 3 at circuit court for Billy Ray Patrick
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A calendar conference has been set for 9 a.m., July 3, before Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Thomas C. Cameron for accused shooter Billy[…]
Sumpter Township Board approves memorial courtyard construction
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its regular meeting June 10, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved a proposal for township employees to construct a memorial courtyard on[…]
Court Watching: Accused murderer’s preliminary exam reset for July 2
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Accused murderer Kenneth William Coskie of Van Buren Township will have his preliminary exam on July 2 before Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green at[…]
Music Lakeside sets concerts on Thursdays at Horizon Park
Music Lakeside free concerts are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Horizon Park on the lake in downtown Belleville throughout the summer. The series started on June 19 with the[…]
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