VBT’s old barn at Riggs Heritage Park burns on Thanksgiving
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The old barn at Riggs Heritage Park at the corner of Martinsville and East Huron River Drive in Van Buren Township burned on Thanksgiving[…]
Super volunteer Ralph Nodwell dead at 79
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Christmas always was a favorite time of the year for Ralph Nodwell, who loved to dress up as Santa Claus and meet with children[…]
Belleville’s Winter Fest runs all day Saturday, Dec. 7
The big lighted Winter Fest parade begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday in Belleville, but family activities are taking place all day long. The ice sculptures are expected to be[…]
Jessie Aurelias Williams case assigned for trial to Judge Craig S. Strong
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter On Wednesday, Nov. 20, an arraignment on the information for Jessie Aurelias Williams, 28, of Ypsilanti, held before Judge James R. Chylinski at Third[…]
Court Watching: Anton Floyd pleads guilty to 2nd-degree Home Invasion
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter In a plea deal on Nov. 20, Anton Lamar Floyd, 30, pled guilty as charged to a 2nd-degree Home Invasion on Aug. 4, 2011[…]
Court Watching: Accused armed robber waives exam, bound over to circuit court
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Michael Earl-Chavis Lee, 29, of Lincoln Park, waived his preliminary exam at 34th District Court in Romulus on Nov. 20 and was bound over[…]
Ernie Tozer suggests, again, VBT allowing ‘real-time’ discussions
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At the end of a brief Van Buren Township regular meeting on Nov. 19, Ernie Tozer got up to address the board on the[…]
Sumpter Township ZBA grants sign variance to Benito’s Pizza shop
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A variance request for a sign above the roof line at the Benito’s store at 51255 Willis Road was approved after a 10-minute discussion[…]
Wayne Co. turkey drive raises money for food baskets to help families
On Nov. 19, Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano helped hand out free turkeys at the county’s annual pre-Thanksgiving event for deserving families. Hundreds of families in Wayne County will be[…]
Marissa Hawley named a ‘Most Valuable’ NIU volleyball player
DUNBAR, Wisconsin — Marissa Hawley of Van Buren Township shared the “Most Valuable Contribution” award with teammate Hanna Cole at Northland International University’s season-ending women’s volleyball awards program. Hawley, 20,[…]
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