LDFA seeks more information from Van Buren on Grace Lake
Michael Dotson, chairman of the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority, showed some irritation with the township at the LDFA’s regular meeting on July 12. He said he wants[…]
$400,000 upgrade of office areas at VBT Hall nearing completion
The largest part of $400,000 worth of renovations to Van Buren Township Hall is nearing completion. It was promised to be done by the time of the presidential election, but[…]
Belleville Police Chief reports overwhelming local support for department
“I’m proud of the citizens in this community for standing behind us,” said Belleville Police Chief Hal Berriman. He thanked the community for its support and said he is, “proud[…]
‘Cancer Sucks’ fund raiser for Kevin Robertson set Aug. 13 at Rawsonville Woods
Kevin Robertson is fighting cancer and is going into his fourth chemotherapy treatment. He is not able to work due to the treatments for five months or longer. A “Cancer[…]
Reg Ion dumps trash from vehicle accident before VBT board
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees township resident Reg Ion dumped a big bucket of auto parts onto the floor before the seated board members.[…]
Sumpter Twp. board alerted to fire hydrants covered by tall weeds
While the incumbent team sat at the board table, the opposing team that is challenging board members in the Aug. 2 primary election stood, one by one, in the audience[…]
Court Watching: Riley bound over on charges of kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct
In 34th District Court Judge David Parrott’s courtroom on July 13, Albert Lewis Riley, 27, waived his preliminary exam on charges of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct – 4th degree[…]
League of Women Voters information helps with ballot decisions
The League of Women Voters of Northwest Wayne County urges voters in the Belleville area to prepare for the upcoming Aug. 2 primary election by visiting VOTE411.org, the League’s online[…]
Registration open for computer classes at library
Registration is open for August computer classes at the Belleville Area District Library. Interested participants should register in person at the library between now and the day of the class.[…]
District Library Board approves ballot language for Nov. 8 election
The ballot language for the Belleville Area District Library proposal in the Nov. 8 election will ask for permission to bond for up to $14 million to build a new[…]
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