Town Hall set Aug. 2 on redistricting proposal on ballot
Voters Not Politicians, a ballot committee to end gerrymandering of voting maps for political gain, will hold a town hall at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Canton Public[…]
Sumpter treasurer warns fire chief his job is in jeopardy
Sumpter Township Public Safety Director/Police Chief Eric Luke announced at the township’s regular board meeting on July 10 that Fire Chief Joseph Januszyk had been an employee of the fire[…]
Tamra Goins late for court date, gets it adjourned with tears
On July 11, Tamra Jean Goins, 35, was scheduled at 9 a.m. for her preliminary exam at 34th District Court on charges of possession of narcotics, less than 25 grams;[…]
City Council agrees to Pop-Up Storytime at Village Park on July 25
To move along with its plans to increase the use of Village Park, the Parks and Recreation Commission is teaming up with the Belleville Area District Library to present a[…]
Sumpter Township board tiff continues at July 10 regular meeting
At the July 10 regular meeting of the Sumpter Township board, Trustee Matthew Oddy again brought up the difference of opinion he has with Treasurer Peggy Morgan about his statements[…]
Wayne County begins work on Haggerty from Tyler to Ecorse in VBT
An asphalt resurfacing project has begun on Haggerty Road from Tyler to Ecorse Roads in Van Buren Township. Wayne County said this involves 0.96 mile of hot mix asphalt cold[…]
Nick Mockeridge named to Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame
Nick Mockeridge, who graduated from Belleville High School, is among 11 individuals to be inducted into the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 5-6, announced Athletic Director Matt Arend.[…]
Editorial: Disagreement between engineers hold up library
The engineers for the City of Belleville and the Belleville Area District Library are at a stand-off over some wording that would assess liability — and this is standing in[…]
Trinity Episcopal Church going strong on ‘Friday Fill-Up!’
The “Friday Fill-Up”’ team at Belleville’s Trinity Episcopal Church is celebrating the success of its program to provide backpacks filled with food for the weekend to students at Rawsonville Elementary[…]
League of Women Voters sets July 17 forum for Sumpter candidates
The League of Women Voters of Northwest Wayne County is sponsoring public candidates forums for those seeking election for the positions of Sumpter Township Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee in the[…]
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