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ROMULUS - WAYNE - WESTLAND
ROMULUS - WAYNE - WESTLAND

Westland district court enacts new procedures

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Due to the severity of the ing the use of online-payments All in-person alcohol/drug
COVID-19 outbreak and the during this crisis. Payments can All trials will be adjourned until after May 1 testing will be adjourned until
declared State of Emergency, be made at www.18thdistrict- after May 1, including daily test-
the 18th District Court has court.com. and all non-assaultive pre-trials will also ing.
adopted an emergency policy In addition, the court will be adjourned until after May 1. All participants who report
regarding continuation of servic- address walk-in warrants, in- daily must contact their proba-
es. The new policies will remain custody arraignments, condi- tion officer for additional infor-
in effect through Friday, May 1, tional bond violations, probation judge while all other general adjourned until after May 1, mation and instructions, accord-
and are subject to extension, violations, domestic, assaultive, civil matters will be adjourned In-person probation appoint- ing to information provided by
revision, or cancellation at any and conditional bond violations until after May 1. ments will be adjourned until the court.
point without advance notice. as scheduled. All other matters All trials will be adjourned after May 1 while telephonic, Visitors to the courthouse will
The court will be open during will be adjourned until after until after May 1 and all non- email and mail-in reporting will be restricted to those individuals
normal posted hours and all May 1. assaultive pre-trials will also be continue as directed by the pro- scheduled for a court date only.
cashiers will be open and avail- Defense attorneys will be adjourned until after May 1. bation officer. Court officials will monitor
able for in-person payments. present to represent individuals All drinking and driving and Sobriety court programs will the situation continuously and
This includes civil infractions, as needed, according to a pre- assaultive pre-trials will take continue and all participants adjust the policies policy as the
probation payments, payment pared statement from the court place as scheduled, but all civil must contact their case manager situation warrants based on
plans and warrants. and landlord-tenant cases will infraction hearings, show cause for specific program adjust- advice from health officials and
Court officials are encourag- be reviewed and addressed by a hearings, and mediations will be ments. state government.
City buildings closed, community events postponed, canceled

In Westland, Mayor William AARP will suspend tax services March 31. city departments are also avail- the COVID-19 situation closely,”
Wild has closed the Westland at the site. Wild also announced the tem- able on the city website. City staff commented Wild. “Like all other
administrative offices to the pub- Meals on Wheels deliveries porary closure of the Jefferson will still be responding to emails communities facing this unprece-
lic in an effort to comply with Gov. will not be affected at this time, Barns Community Vitality Center and voicemailsas quickly as pos- dented challenge, we are working
Gretchen Whitmer's orders to according to the prepared to the public. sible. to ensure the safety and well-
implement social distancing and announcement. For the most current informa- There are also two drop boxes being of members of our commu-
close non-essential businesses. Also closed are Historical tion and updates on other city located in front of city hall Which nity as well as our employees.”
In a prepared statement, Wild Village Park and the Westland closures and postponements, residents can utilize to drop off Wild has appointed Fire Chief
said that several city buildings Public Library. All published pro- visit www.cityofwestland.com payments and paperwork which Michael Stradtner as the
would be closed and community grams, events and classes at the In accordance with state and will continue to be checked daily. Westland COVID-19 emergency
events postponed or canceled. He library have been canceled. federal guidelines with regards to Essential government services preparedness coordinator.
stressed that all the closings and The Mike Modano Ice Arena social distancing, Westland City that will continue include public Stradtner is maintaining constant
postponements would be revalu- will remain open for leagues Hall will remain operational with safety, utilities, animal control, communication with federal,
ated and updated and the current until further notice, however, all a limited staff, Wild said. housing and building depart- state and county officials and has
coronavirus pandemic conditions public skating including Glow Residents are encouraged to uti- ments, sanitation (including trash also opened an informational
progress. Skate, Open Skate, Sticks & lize the online city services at collection), and finance. hotline to answer individual
The Westland Friendship Pucks, Learn to Skate and www.cityofwestland.com during “The City of Westland has questions and concerns regard-
Senior Center will be closed and Timbits are cancelled through this time. Contact information for been monitoring and evaluating ing the virus at (734)793-9261.

Romulus Wayne restaurants offer carry-out, delivery

FROM PAGE 1 In Wayne, several businesses and restaurants are remaining open during the crisis, many with limited hours. Restaurants are offering
carry out and some delivery service.
commodities/focus hope distribu- Avenue Downtown Wayne Happy's Pizza L. George's My Place Restaurant Pizza Hut
tion by appointment only. All pub- Order online for pick up. (734) 595-1111 Coney Island Carryout and Door Dash Carryout and delivery
lic events and activities will be Delivery options coming Jet's Pizza (734) 421-7500 (734) 728-7400 (734) 722-3900
postponed or cancelled until fur- soon (734) 895-7300 (734) 728-5387 McDonald's Nick's Coney Island Red Apple Restaurant
ther notice. Bill's Shawarma Jouli's Coney Drive Thru, Door Dash Carry out
Romulus Public Library and 10 a.m. 9-9p.m. (734) 895-1658 walk-in take-out, (734) 729-5100 (734)722-4100
the Romulus Athletic Center are (734) 326-3800 Karma Coffee and McDelivery Papa Romanos / Mr. Pita Steve's Coney
also closed in accordance with Dairy Queen Carryout, Grubhub, and Mitch's Liquor, Pizza Pick up (734) 467-8030
and delivery
Carry out, Door Dash, and
Door Dash
US12 Bar & Grill
(Buscemi's)
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Uber Eats. (734)589-0304 (734) 729-0440 (734) 721-7272 Carryout and delivery
Executive Order 2020-9.
“We are committed to continu- RETAIL BUSINESSES:
ing to provide exemplary service Helium Studio Baker's Acre EVC Labs & Vapor Lounge Henry's Service Center
to our residents during this time Online, by appointment, and live Orders via phone (734) 722-4110 Open Open
of uncertainty,” said Burcroff. demos CustomerCare@MyCakePlace.net Kurt's Caps Platinum Tanning
Bits 'n Pieces
Puffer Red's
Open
Open
“We must all support each other Online Limited hours and shop online Northside Hardware Wayne Family Dental
to find solutions and work togeth- Appliance Avenue Goody's Pet Supply Open Limited hours, emergencies only
er.” On call Open
The city has created a web-
page where residents can access
relevant updates at http://romu-
lusgov.com/coronavirus_response
/index.php.
Robbery is

investigated

Romulus police are
continuing the investiga-
tion of a robbery and
assault reported at about
4:15 a.m. March 10.
Romulus officers
responded to a 911 call
from the Amoco Station at
9099 Middlebelt Road
where the female clerk
reported being struck
with piece of firewood and
a hammer in an attempted
robbery. The clerk told the
emergency dispatcher she
managed to lock herself in
the gas station lavatory
and she was being held
hostage. She was rescued
by the responding officers
and the suspect was
arrested at the scene,
according to police
reports.
The victim, who suf-
fered multiple injuries
was transported
Beaumont Hospital in
Dearborn and was report-
ed in stable condition.
Police reported that the
victim and the assailant
had no previous affiliation.
The suspected assailant
is a 29-year-old man from
the State of Missouri, offi-
cers said. He was sched-
uled to be arraigned on
charges of assault and rob-
bery last week at 34th
District Court in Romulus.