VBT’s new poll flags put up for May 3 election
Van Buren Township’s brand-new poll flags were put up at Owen Intermediate School to mark the May 3 Washtenaw Intermediate School District election. And, they’ll be marking the polls for[…]
Undefeated BHS Varsity Softball’s next home game is 4 p.m., May 19
The Belleville High School Varsity Softball team stayed perfect in the league with a 10-0 shutout against Dearborn High on May 11. Pitcher Jayla Jackson threw a one-hitter striking out[…]
Editorial: Sumpter Township residents love their police department
At the May 10 meeting of the Sumpter Township board, there was a question about a recent arrest inside a party store. Don Pittman asked about the arrest that was[…]
Coach Peggy Curtis honored by Van Buren School Board
Varsity softball coach Peggy Curtis, who brought back-to-back state championships to Belleville High School during her 39-year career, will have the varsity softball field named for her and her name[…]
New city Civil Service Commission interviews candidates for hire
Belleville’s Civil Service Commission, which hasn’t met since Feb. 20, 2014, met on April 27 to interview five candidates for police officer positions and three candidates for city clerk/treasurer. Then[…]
Dispute over ‘Honor and Remember’ flag erupts at city council meeting
Leroy Paige of Sumpter Township is the Michigan Chapter Director of Honor and Remember and his township is steadfastly behind his flag project. It has promised to fly the flag[…]
Lisa Long to retire June 24 after 28 years serving City of Belleville
Belleville Clerk/Treasurer Lisa Long will retire on June 24 after more than 28 years serving the city of Belleville. She plans to join her husband Mark at the business he[…]
Postal workers’ food drive for the hungry set Saturday, May 14
Postal workers’ food drive for the hungry set Saturday, May 14 The National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food drive is Saturday, May 14, and local residents may participate by placing[…]
Volunteers sought for annual Belleville Lake Beautification May 14
On Saturday, May 14, local residents are encouraged to clean up the shoreline around Belleville Lake. Volunteers will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the vacant lakefront lot on North Liberty[…]
Make a free, edible fruit bouquet May 14
You’re invited to make your own edible fruit bouquet at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at the Belleville Area District Library. Amy Greschaw, Adult Services Librarian, invites you to assemble[…]
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