Javon Ellis set for sentencing March 4 in U.S. District Court
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Javon Ellis is expected to be sentenced to from 20 years to life in federal prison when he goes before U.S. District Court Judge[…]
Sumpter, VBT PDs charge Antonio Lopez with B&Es into garages
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Antonio Lopez of Sumpter Township, who turned 21 on Jan. 14, was bound over to circuit court by 34th District Court on Jan. 8[…]
Bruders question cafe in plans for new library on DNR/Spencer site
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Keith and Ginger Bruder, who have been working on the genealogy of their family and now their community’s Civil War soldiers, are a little[…]
Conley, Vawters, Combs to address Chamber on Jan. 22
Leaders of the Tri-Community will address the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce at its Member Business Luncheon Jan. 22 at Wayne County Community College District, 9555 Haggerty Road. Belleville Mayor[…]
Man charged with assault and battery at Meijer’s in VBT
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Kenneth Clark, 45, of Ypsilanti was arrested for assault and battery following an incident at about 4:34 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Belleville Road[…]
Sumpter PD catches man after he steals pickup that was warming up
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Michael Leak, 47, of Detroit was arrested by Sumpter Township Police on Friday after driving off with an F-350 dually pickup that was warming[…]
Jackson murder case delayed for competency exam
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Richard Jackson Jr., the Van Buren Township man accused of murdering his wife in their home on Dec. 17, has been ordered to undergo[…]
Healthcare company to spend $2.1 million, add 75 jobs in Van Buren
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor MedImpact Healthcare Systems Inc. plans to open a new pharmacy benefit manager back office support center in Van Buren Township investing up to $2.1[…]
School Board moves $1.7 million in building funds to bond payments
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously at Monday’s regular meeting to move an estimated $1.7 million in money from 2009[…]
Snowstorms, record low temperatures close schools, township halls
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Boy, was it snowy and cold and icy. A winter snowstorm that dropped its first heavy load last Thursday and then went into high[…]
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