Victor DeLibera completes Eagle Scout projects
Victor DeLibera, Belleville High School Class of 2018, recently installed his Boy Scout Eagle projects at Tyler and Savage Elementary Schools. Victor said his projects are little, free libraries made[…]
James Chapman to face new driving while license suspended charge
James Forrest Chapman, 58, recently was released from the Wayne County Jail about half way through his six-month sentence after being found guilty of jumping into Belleville Lake instead of[…]
VBT holds second information meeting on Harold Smith farm site
By Robert Mytych Independent Special Writer At a July 10 meeting at township hall, Van Buren Township officials and the public came a little closer to knowing just who is[…]
Lincoln Consolidated Schools bond proposal on August ballot
On Tuesday, Aug. 7, residents of the Lincoln Consolidated Schools district will be asked to vote on a zero-mill increase bond proposal in the amount of $25 million for projects[…]
Best gives update on proposed drawdown of Belleville Lake in 2019
After announcing the cancellation of the July 18 meeting of the Van Buren Township Environmental Commission, Matthew Best, VBT Director of Public Services, gave a brief update on the proposed[…]
Mobile Secretary of State office to visit WCCCD on July 26
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced that the Mobile Office will visit the Wayne County Community College District Ted Scott Campus on Thursday, July 26. The office will be open[…]
Town Hall set Aug. 2 on redistricting proposal on ballot
Voters Not Politicians, a ballot committee to end gerrymandering of voting maps for political gain, will hold a town hall at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Canton Public[…]
Sumpter treasurer warns fire chief his job is in jeopardy
Sumpter Township Public Safety Director/Police Chief Eric Luke announced at the township’s regular board meeting on July 10 that Fire Chief Joseph Januszyk had been an employee of the fire[…]
Tamra Goins late for court date, gets it adjourned with tears
On July 11, Tamra Jean Goins, 35, was scheduled at 9 a.m. for her preliminary exam at 34th District Court on charges of possession of narcotics, less than 25 grams;[…]
City Council agrees to Pop-Up Storytime at Village Park on July 25
To move along with its plans to increase the use of Village Park, the Parks and Recreation Commission is teaming up with the Belleville Area District Library to present a[…]
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