Sumpter Township
Coverage of Sumpter Township in the Nexus archive.
- Sumpter Township to ask voters again for police millage increase in November election
Sumpter Township plans to ask voters in November for approval to raise the police millage from three mills to five mills. The proposal failed previously in an August primary election, and if it fails again, the police department faces a 41% cut to its operating budget, potentially risking closure. Officials note that additional funding is needed because calls for service have nearly doubled while the population has increased by about 25%.
- Sumpter Township voters reject police millage, cutting department funding by over 40 percent
Sumpter Township voters rejected a police protection millage, reducing the department's funding by over 40% and prompting officials to seek a November ballot rematch. The rejected millage received 43% voter support, with residents expressing mixed concerns about its impact on safety and services.
- 2026 Sumpter Township Primary Election Results
The article provides the 2026 primary election results for Sumpter Township, detailing the outcomes of the local election.
- Neighbors demand intersection safety improvements after back-to-back crashes
Residents near the intersection of Rawsonville Road and Oakville Waltz Road demand safety improvements after two crashes occurred within two days. The intersection, located at the border of multiple counties and townships, has a history of accidents, with neighbors reporting frequent collisions and jurisdictional disputes over responsibility. Monroe County Road Commission acknowledged the intersection's jurisdiction but stated no prior safety concerns had been documented.
- Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks
Heavy rain breaking a heat wave caused a warehouse store roof collapse in New Jersey, trapping two people briefly without injuries. Flooding affected areas including New York City and Philadelphia, while officials investigated 29 possible heat-related deaths in New Jersey. Storms also led to generator-related deaths in Michigan and widespread power outages.
- Two girls die from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after generator runs in garage
Two girls aged 8 and 12 died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after a portable gas-powered generator was operated in an enclosed garage during a power outage in Sumpter Township on the Fourth of July. First responders found the children unresponsive and unable to be revived, prompting warnings about generator safety and the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.
- 2 children found dead in garage alongside portable generator during power outage
Two children died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage where a portable generator was running during a power outage in Sumpter Township. Authorities are warning residents about the dangers of CO exposure and providing safety guidelines.
- 2 kids found dead in Sumpter Township garage with generator inside
Two children, ages 12 and 8, were found dead in a Sumpter Township garage containing a portable gas-powered generator. A third child, a 16-year-old, was also found dead near a generator in a basement on Saturday. The police department issued safety warnings about generator use and carbon monoxide detectors.