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THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 136, No. 01
Members of the Sumpter
Township Board of Trustees
approved and revised
employment positions and
salaries during a recent
Zoom meeting Dec. 15.
See page 4.

THE CANTON
EAGLE
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Vol. 74, No. 01
Those 'craving' a sausage
treat will welcome New York
vendor Crave Hot Dogs and
BBQ set to open a Canton
Township location this
spring.
See page 2.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 74, No. 01
State Rep. Jewell Jones Traffic troubles plague Wayne County Lightfest
(D-Inkster) joined with Silent
Cry to host a demonstration Area residents took a dim ” month to attempt to control
at the Gus Harrison view of traffic problems at the the backup issues at the
Correctional Facility in Wayne County Lightfest in One family was threatened extremely popular 27-year-old
Adrian earlier this month. Hines Park this year. The 4.5 by man brandishing a handgun exhibit. According to a pre-
See page 4. mile attraction, which fea- pared statement, those efforts
tured more than 47 giant ani- while waiting in line Dec. 19. “should result in significant
mated displays and more than improvements.”
THE NORTHVILLE one million lights, prompted Residents, however, are not
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EAGLE an armed road rage con- ate some of the traffic snarls seeking the passenger of a red convinced.

Vol. 210, No. 01 frontation along with multiple between Ann Arbor Trail and Dodge Charger who threat- Bridget Walker who lives
complaints about traffic back Warren Avenue. ened the family waiting in line on a street that she said is con-
Northville Township ups and road blockages. Tempers flared so badly at the intersection of Hines stantly blocked, called the sit-
police officials recently rec- Members of the Westland during the traffic snarls at the Drive and Outer Drive in uation “beyond ridiculous,
ognized police officers and Police Department were dis- event, that one family was Dearborn Heights. Witnesses especially this year. The fire
civilian employees with the pateched to the entrance of threatened by man brandish- said the driver of the car, a station is constantly blocked
2020 departmental awards the attraction on Merriman ing a handgun while waiting black woman in her mid-20s, as are the main intersections
including an Officer of the Road Dec. 13, to try to allevi- in line Dec. 19. Police are still shouted profanities at passen- followed by residential
Year. gers in another vehicle. A streets,” she posted on social
See page 5. Black man in the passenger media. She suggested moving
seat of the Charger also shout- the entrance to the attraction
THE PLYMOUTH ed profanities at the other near Farmington and have the
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handgun at the occupants.
and back up to Newburgh.
Vol. 21, No. 01 Dearborn Heights Police are The Lightfest, which was
Plymouth ROC remained still seeking the pair. open Wednesday through
closed last week as plans to Westland officers worked Sunday during the holiday
conform to required state with the Wayne County Parks season, was more popular
heath department regula- Division and Wayne County than ever this year, officials
tions continued at the Ann Sheriff deputies during some
Arbor Road restaurant and of the heaviest traffic last See Lightfest, page 6
bar.
3rd suspect charged in death of Van Buren woman
See page 3.
THE ROMULUS
ROMAN arrested and three men charged degree murder, felony murder, Prosecutors are expected to
ROMAN
Four suspects have been
reveal what they believe was the
first-degree home invasion, pos-
Vol. 136, No. 01 in the 2017 death of Egypt sessing a firearm as a felon and motive of the defendants during
Covington, 27, who was found four counts of using a firearm in court proceedings.
A local developer is prais-
Covington was found shot
ing the efficiency of Romulus bound with Christmas lights and the commission of a felony. and bound on June 23, 2017. Her
slain in her home in Van Buren
Evans is charged with felony
officials in keeping his proj- Township. murder and first-degree home family members eventually
ect on schedule despite the Following pressure from the invasion. A third person was started a Facebook campaign
restrictions imposed by the victim's family who grew frus- also recently arrested but subse- “To Find Justice for Egypt”
pandemic. trated with the lack of progress quently released. A third man, seeking tips and requesting an
See page 4.
by Van Buren Township police, Shandon Groom, 28, of Toledo investigation into her death by
Michigan State Police began an Ohio, was arraigned on charges state police.
THE WAYNE investigation in Covington's Dec. 31 in 34th District Court in Covington was a well-known
EAGLE death. As a result of that investi- Romulus. Groom also faces figure in the community and
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gation, Timothy Moore, 34, of
performed as a part-time singer
charges of felony murder and
Vol. 74, No. 01 Toledo Ohio, and Shane Evans first-degree home invasion. in various venues. She was
Members of the Wayne 31, of Sumpter Township were State police officials refused employed full-time with Arbor Egypt Covington
Police Department expressed arrested and arraigned in to make any further comment Brewing Company in Ypsilanti felony murder are punishable
their gratitude recently for the November and December. regarding the investigation or as an account manager. by up to life in prison without
new radios purchased with a Moore is charged with first- any other suspects in the case. First-degree murder and the possibility of parole.
grant from Firehouse Subs
See page 3. Community college offering reduced spring tuition
Public Safety Foundation.

Wayne County Community als across our region are leaving
College District (WCCCD) will ” 2020 behind with a deep need
THE WESTLAND reduce tuition by 50 percent and desire to turn towards
EAGLE across all academic and career We are here to help them find something better.
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Vol. 74, No. 01 programs for students who regis- an opportunity that allows them to grow... “We are here to help them
ter before Jan. 19 for the spring find an opportunity that allows
Westland Mayor William semester. The tuition relief is a them to grow, their families to
R. Wild welcomed the dona- part of a give-back initiative receive 50-percent off tuition for registration process. grow, and their communities to
tion of more than 100 turkeys called “New Day, New Way”. either the summer or fall 2021 “Our mission has always thrive.”
from the American House The tuition relief is now semester. been to help people find path- For more information about
which were distributed to under way and will continue Interested individuals can ways to better lives through the “New Day, New Way” tuition
Norwayne veterans and until Jan. 19. WCCCD students visit the WCCCD website at higher education,” said WCCCD relief initiative and the criteria
other residents. who registered for the spring wcccd.edu to explore programs, Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery. to participate,call (313) 496-2600
See page 2. 2021 semester prior to Jan.1, will and to start the application and “Tens of thousands of individu- or visit www.wcccd.edu.

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