Ernie Tozer suggests, again, VBT allowing ‘real-time’ discussions
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At the end of a brief Van Buren Township regular meeting on Nov. 19, Ernie Tozer got up to address the board on the[…]
Sumpter Township ZBA grants sign variance to Benito’s Pizza shop
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A variance request for a sign above the roof line at the Benito’s store at 51255 Willis Road was approved after a 10-minute discussion[…]
Wayne Co. turkey drive raises money for food baskets to help families
On Nov. 19, Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano helped hand out free turkeys at the county’s annual pre-Thanksgiving event for deserving families. Hundreds of families in Wayne County will be[…]
Marissa Hawley named a ‘Most Valuable’ NIU volleyball player
DUNBAR, Wisconsin — Marissa Hawley of Van Buren Township shared the “Most Valuable Contribution” award with teammate Hanna Cole at Northland International University’s season-ending women’s volleyball awards program. Hawley, 20,[…]
Sumpter man tumbles down steps as he tries to escape from police
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Dahkota James Morrow, 21, of Sumpter Township practically jumped into a police car just before his arrest on Nov. 14. Sumpter Township Police Detective[…]
District Library learns about bonds, hires Spicer for preliminaries
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Paul Stauder of Stauder Bausch of Ann Arbor gave a presentation to the Belleville Area District Library Board about bonds during its regular meeting[…]
12 volunteers patrolled Belleville when storm put out the lights
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor On the evening of Sunday, Nov. 17, a big storm with strong winds put out the electricity in the City of Belleville and the[…]
BHS Marching Band, Bladez owner in Thanksgiving parade
Detroit’s 87th- annual Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature the Belleville High School Marching Band as it steps off just before 9 a.m. from its new starting point at Woodward and[…]
Keystone OKs contract amendment on Core Curriculum
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor “I don’t know if this is something this board wants to fall on its sword over,” said Keystone Academy attorney LaRae G. Munk at[…]
Sumpter Police arrest 17 year old carrying loaded handgun
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Dominic William Rubino, 17, of the Milan/Washtenaw County area is facing a charge of carrying a concealed weapon, a five-year felony, after being arrested[…]
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