Sumpter hires finance director, audit firm in special meeting
At a special, 15-minute meeting on Aug. 1, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees hired Michelle Cole, CPA, of Ann Arbor as its new financial director and Post, Smythe, Lutz,[…]
Court Watching: Tony Duncan case reset for probable cause hearing on Aug. 21
The preliminary exam on a charge of possession of crack cocaine, less than 25 grams, on Feb. 27 in Van Buren Township, against Tony Keith Duncan, 50, of Van Buren[…]
Sumpter Solar Services featured on 2019 Top Solar Contractors List
With renewable energy expected to be the fastest growing source of U.S. electricity generation for at least the next two years, local solar installer Sumpter Solar Services is happy to[…]
Editorial: Reward for Egypt’s murderer goes up to $25,000
It’s been more than two years since Egypt Covington was found murdered in her home on Hull Road in Van Buren Township and her murderer remains free. Now, we understand[…]
School Board OKs bond for Nov. 5 ballot
A question will be put on the Nov. 5 ballot asking voters in the Van Buren Public School district to approve a bond not to exceed $35,490,000 to build a[…]
Battle for Belleville set for 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2
The annual Battle for Belleville set for just after 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, on Main Street will feature World War II soldier reenactors in American, British, and German[…]
Thunder Over Michigan Air Show to be held Aug. 3, 4
The annual Thunder Over Michigan Air Show is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4, at Willow Run Airport. More than 81 aircraft are expected to take[…]
Sumpter board OKs union membership for dues-paying employee
On the fourth time the subject was brought before the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees for consideration, at its July 23 meeting the board finally approved union membership for a[…]
Romulus Historical Society sets 40th-annual anniversary celebration
The Romulus Historical Society invites the public to its 40th Anniversary Celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Romulus Historical Park, 11147 Hunt St., Romulus. This family event is[…]
Rotary Club plans golf fund-raiser at Fellows Creek Golf Club
The Rotary Club of Belleville has set its first annual golf outing fund-raiser for Aug. 23 at Fellows Creek Golf Club, 2986 S. Lotz Rd., Canton. The player check in[…]
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