Belleville City Council gives nod to police wage hike, accepts FD grant
At its 35-minute regular meeting on Aug. 7, a bare quorum of the Belleville City Council gave a nod to a pay increase to lure new experienced police officers and[…]
BHS grad Alan Maki stars in movie: ‘Fly Old Bird: Escape to the Ark’
Alan Maki, a 1968 graduate of Belleville High School and 2000 inductee in the BHS Distinguished Graduate Hall of Fame, stars in his third feature-length movie titled “Fly Old Bird:[…]
Van Buren Twp. Fire Dept. puts out two structure fires with help
On Saturday, July 29, at 8:34 a.m. a fire was reported at 14712 Haggerty Rd. Van Buren Township Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Marshal Andrew Lenaghan said the fire started[…]
Applicants sought for positions on Wayne County Youth Council
The applications process is now open for positions on the Wayne County Youth Council during the 2023-24 school year. As many as 30 members will be appointed to the youth[…]
WIN offers Michigan Workforce Career, Resource Guide online
The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) announces the release of a comprehensive Michigan Workforce Career and Resource Guide. This tool is designed to enable individuals and workforce providers[…]
Sumpter board tables decision on Sherwood Pond swimming ban
After a lively discussion at its regular meeting on July 25, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees tabled a decision on whether or not to ban swimming at Sherwood Pond.[…]
Court Watching: Jury trial set for April 8, 2024 in VBT murder
Mark Anthony Shaw, 39, of Missouri City, TX, was arraigned on the information on July 31 at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice on charges of first-degree murder and felony[…]
Editorial: Letter writer comes up with appealing idea
Don Wisner, who has written thoughtful letters to the editor in the past, has come up with an idea that should appeal to Van Buren Township taxpayers. Wisner, of Van[…]
Retired Sumpter Police Chief James Pierce, Jr. dies July 26
Retired Sumpter Township Police Chief James Pierce of Van Buren Township died July 26 at the age of 73. He had served in law enforcement for more than 45 years.[…]
Court Watching: Texas man bound over in VBT shooting death of semi-truck driver
After an hour-long preliminary exam on July 24, 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks Green found there was probable cause to bind over long-distance truck driver Mark Anthony Shaw, 39,[…]
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