Bednark resigns as deputy supervisor in Sumpter Township
Kenneth Bednark has resigned as deputy supervisor, a position he was sworn in to fill on Nov. 20. Finance Director Michelle Cole was immediately sworn in to fill the position.[…]
Belleville Nixle Alert: Watch out for those stealing tires, rims
On Friday afternoon, the City of Belleville Police Department put out the following alert: “We at the Belleville Police department want to inform you of recent thefts of tires and[…]
Court Watching: Chapman demands jury trial in eviction from garage in Belleville
An attempt to evict James Forrest Chapman from allegedly living on commercial property owned by David and Martha Brown on East Huron River Drive in the City of Belleville was[…]
Van Buren Charter Twp. Resolution 21-5 honors Judge Lisa Martin
Whereas, on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2020 Lisa Martin was elected to serve as Judge in the 34th District Court, becoming the first African American to serve in this position; Whereas,[…]
Rep. Dingell announces federal grants for Belleville, Grosse Ile FDs
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-MI, announced Feb. 17 that the Belleville and Grosse Ile Fire Departments have received Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program awards from the Department of Homeland Security.[…]
Van Buren Township resident fatally injured in head-on collision
A 48-year-old Van Buren Township resident who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado was fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash on Haggerty Road at I-94 at about 10:27 p.m. Friday, Feb.[…]
Editorial: Strawberry Fest, Sumpter Fest canceled for 2021
Sumpter Township Country Fest, annually held over the Memorial Day weekend at the end of May, has been canceled this year. It was canceled last year, as well. COVID-19. Last[…]
Tri-community gets hit with big snowstorm
Michigan, along with other parts of the country, was hit with a big snowstorm on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 15 and 16, leaving about nine inches and closing the Sumpter[…]
Court Watching: Raymond Bailey to get independent evaluation before murder exam
Raymond Lee Bailey, 37, of Wyandotte was scheduled for a probable cause conference on Jan. 20 before 34th District Court Judge Lisa Martin and he was present by Zoom from[…]
Waste Management explains clear-cutting of 118 acres of trees
Waste Management will clear-cut about 118 acres of trees from an 187-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Ecorse and I-275 to allow for expansion of its current 245-acre landfill.[…]
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