Editorial: VBT needs to take closer look at employee security
On Friday, Oct. 11, a disgruntled driver with a ticket he didn’t like, tried to complain to Van Buren Township Police and when that didn’t work, he came into the[…]
Keystone solves budget problem with agreement on invoice protocol
At one point, it was expected that the disagreement between Keystone Charter Academy and its service provider National Heritage Academies was going to have to be solved with opposing attorneys[…]
Keystone Board passes resolution protesting state budget cuts
KEYSTONE ACADEMY, a PUBLIC SCHOOL under the Michigan Constitution of 1963, is authorized by Bay Mills Community College and subject to general supervision of the State Board of Education. The[…]
Van Buren Public Schools receive SET SEG Safety Award
On Monday, Oct. 14, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education received a framed certificate, “Safety is No Accident Award,” from the School Employees Trust/School Employers Group (SET SEG)[…]
League of Women Voters hold candidate forum with light crowd
Just two of the four candidates running for the Belleville City Council showed up to face the public at a candidate forum at the Belleville High School mini-auditorium on Oct.[…]
Man missing from VBT group home found intoxicated in Ann Arbor
A man missing after walking away from a group home in Van Buren Township last week was found in Ann Arbor, intoxicated, according to Van Buren Police. On Oct. 10,[…]
Belleville Area Lions Club selects winners in Peace Poster contest
Winners of the Belleville Area Lions Club 2019-20 Peace Poster contest were Ryleigh Fallon, first; Samantha Radtka, second; and Jade Brabo, third from the Owen Intermediate School competition. They are[…]
Learn how to clone library’s beloved crab apple tree for yourself
A Tree Grows in Belleville: Learn how to grow fruit trees and take a piece of Fred C. Fischer Library history home with you! Dawn Hughes, certified arborist and owner[…]
Man upset over ticket for reckless driving causes turmoil at VBT
A man who was upset over a reckless driving ticket he got from Van Buren Township Police last week, went into the police department to complain and then entered the[…]
BHS Homecoming King is Chandler Wilson, Queen is Audrianne Cunningham
As a follow-up to the Oct. 10 front-page picture of the Belleville High School Homecoming Court, at half-time on Friday, Oct. 11, Chandler Wilson was crowned king and Audrianne Cunningham[…]
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