Dr. Stefanie Howell promoted to Neuroscientist in Texas
Dr. Stefanie Howell, a clinical researcher in the Centre for Neuro Skills clinic in Dallas, TX, has been promoted to Neuroscientist. Dr. Howell holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Behavioral[…]
District Library works at cuts for Belleville, Sumpter facilities
The Belleville Area District Library Board at its regular meeting Feb. 13 discussed cuts in the budgets for both the proposed new library building in downtown Belleville and the satellite[…]
BHS wrestlers head to state championships
Wrestlers Blake Williams, 140-pound ninth grader, and Jaden Rice, 285-pound 11th grader, will be competing this Friday and Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association state championships at Ford[…]
BHS swimmers win league meet
Belleville High School Men’s Swimming and Diving team won the league meet last week end. Coach Aaron Lang said the meet was decided by 4 points. “We were able to[…]
Van Buren Township LDFA reelects Michael Dotson as chairman
At its regular meeting Jan. 9, the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority reelected officers for 2018. Michael Dotson is chairperson, Doug Peters vice-chairperson, and John Delaney, corresponding secretary.[…]
VBT carjacking between four murders in Detroit, suicide in Ohio
Van Buren Township police said a man being pursued for four murders in Detroit on Monday morning, carjacked a vehicle in the area of Belleville Road, north of Tyler Road,[…]
Most-wanted fugitive robbed neighbor in Van Buren Township
U.S. Marshals are seeking a dangerous fugitive who recently struck in Van Buren Township, according to Channel 7 News that called Charles Narajo “Detroit’s Most Wanted.” Naranjo started his criminal[…]
James Chapman found guilty of felony by Wayne County jury
On Feb. 22, a Wayne County Circuit Court Jury found James Forrest Chapman, 58, guilty of the felony charge of jumping in Belleville Lake to evade police. The trial was[…]
Voting members of library’s art acquisition committee named
The voting members of the art acquisitions committee for the new Belleville Area District Library were announced by library board chairwoman Sharon Peters at the Jan. 9 regular meeting of[…]
Sumpter Township board approves firing of Officer Buccelatto
On Feb. 16, after its second closed-door session on the issue, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted to approve the recommendation of Police Chief Eric Luke to fire Officer[…]
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