Editorial: Public invited to sign steel beams at new library site
On Jan. 15, at the regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Belleville Area District Library Board President Sharon Peters invited the public to come sign a[…]
Judges swear in newly elected members at school board, library
On Jan. 14, 34th District Court Judge Bryan A. Oakley swore in members of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education that were elected Nov. 6. Sworn in were[…]
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Sumpter Township board approves $6,500 custom furniture for new board table
The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved construction of a three-part custom table built by Jeffrey Lominac, Sr., and Jeffrey Lominac, Jr., at a cost of $6,500. At the[…]
More than 200 attend BHS presentation on depression, suicide
More than 200 people attended the Jan. 10 presentation on depression and suicide in the Belleville High School Auditorium. The event featured Jeff Olson, who spoke without notes for about[…]
Canton to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Village Theater
Following a punch and cookie reception in the lobby, Canton Township will honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special tribute on the Main[…]
District Library Board reelects Sharon Peters as chairman of the board
At the Jan. 8 meeting of the Belleville Area District Library Board, board members reelected Sharon Peters as chairman for another year. Mary Jane Dawson was reelected vice-chairman. Alma Hughes[…]
BHS class of 1969 sets 50th reunion for May 18
The Belleville High School class of 1969 is holding its 50th class reunion on May 18 at the Belleville Moose. For more information on the event, email your home address[…]
VB Schools Board of Education reelects Keith Johnston as president
Keith Johnston was reelected president of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education at Monday’s annual organizational meeting. Reelected vice president was Susan Featheringill. Darlene Loyer-Gerick was elected secretary[…]
Friends of Belleville Area District Library set annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Belleville Area District Library will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at the library, 167 Fourth St. Lunch will be[…]
Michael Dotson reelected chairman of the Van Buren Township LDFA
Michael Dotson, manager of the Wayne County Community College Ted Scott Campus in Van Buren Township, was reelected chairman of the VBT Local Development Finance Authority at its regular meeting[…]
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