Court Watching: Odumodu bound over on 5 charges after putting cop online
Jordon Chike Odumodu, 22, of Ypsilanti, was bound over to circuit court for a May 25 arraignment on the information on five charges after a live preliminary exam on May[…]
Residents say they were disappointed in ‘sterile’ workshop on museum
The long-awaited Belleville Area Museum Visioning Workshop promised by Van Buren Township to discuss the museum’s future was held June 1 at the Belleville Area District Library next door to[…]
After two parties, library staff winding down to regular business
After planning and executing the ribbon-cutting/open house on April 9 and the elegant donors’ thank-you party on April 29, the Belleville Area District Library is taking a breath. Library board[…]
Summer events begin at Belleville Area District Library
Registration began June 1 for all ages in the annual Summer Reading Challenge Program at the Belleville Area District Library. To sign up, go to https://bellevillemi.beanstack.org or go to the[…]
Sumpter Fire Dept. responds to lightning strike at Crosswinds Marsh
Sumpter Township fire fighters responded to Crosswinds Marsh at 2:41 p.m. June 1, after the pavilion building was hit by lightning. Fire Chief Rick Brown said the lightning struck just[…]
VBT Fire Dept. responds to garage fire on Bemis Rd.
The Van Buren Township Fire Department is still investigating a garage fire on Bemis Road just west of Sumpter Road at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 27. Fire Chief[…]
Keystone Academy employee Spring Survey brings best results ever
The Spring 2022 survey of the 57 employees of Keystone Academy, brought 100% response and the highest results ever at the school. Keystone Principal Jorvonna Drain told the school board[…]
Village of Waltz to celebrate 150th birthday with June 23-26 festival
The Village of Waltz in Wayne County’s Huron Charter Township will mark a monumental milestone this summer as it celebrates its 150th birthday. Originally settled by Joseph Waltz, Sr. in[…]
Air Show crowds won’t be able to park along Ecorse Rd. this year
Those who like to watch the annual Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport while parked along Ecorse Road in Van Buren Township will have to find another[…]
Carnival at Wayne County Fairgrounds shut down for fights
On Saturday night, June 4, the Wayne County Fairgrounds shut down the carnival that was operating to welcome summer because of the juveniles who were fighting. Van Buren Township[…]
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