VBT police arrest Louisiana man fleeing arrest warrant
Van Buren Township police arrested a former Louisiana State Police cadet who was wanted for sending nude photos of a former U.S. Army worker in a blackmail attempt. Jimmy M.[…]
New York man accused in stabbing death located in Belleville
A Syracuse, NY, man accused of stabbing a man to death on the Fourth of July at Oneida Shores Park, New York, and fleeing the scene shortly thereafter was located[…]
Editorial: Change of deputy treasurers bring drama in Sumpter
When Janet Hoffman resigned as deputy treasurer in Sumpter Township, it set off a series of events that has left the township reeling. She went off to join her new[…]
Tenured teacher agrees to separation agreement with VBPs
After a closed-door session with its attorney on Monday, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to enter into a separation agreement with tenured teacher Linda Janack,[…]
Bishop Battersby confirms Father John as permanent pastor
By Carol Ann Pesta, Parishoner St. Anthony Catholic Church Father John Kiselica was assigned to St. Anthony Parish in Belleville one year ago as a pastoral administrator. On Sunday, Bishop[…]
Application forms for scarecrow contest ready at City Hall
At the Sept. 4 meeting of the Belleville City Council, City Manager Diana Kollmeyer reported that applications for the annual scarecrow contest are ready to be picked up at city[…]
Job fair coming to Romulus with more than 20 firms, agencies
ROMULUS – More than 20 companies and agencies will be on hand during a job fair scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Romulus Athletic Center,[…]
Homegrown Knowledge: Programs start with ‘Canning, Preserving’
The Friends of the Belleville Area District Library will present the first program in this season’s free Homegrown Knowledge series at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13. “Canning and Preserving” will[…]
Sumpter Seniors hold Rummage & Treasures sale Sept. 14, 15, 16
A Rummage & Treasures Sale will be held by the Sumpter Township Senior Citizens from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 14, 15, 16, at[…]
Registration under way for Fall Storytimes at the District Library
Fall Storytimes are starting at the Belleville Area District Library and the slots fill up fast, said Youth/Teen Services Librarian Tara K. McCann. Registration is under way at the Library[…]
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