Van Buren BZA OKs reduced rear setback for medical reasons
The Van Buren Township Board of Zoning Appeals, at its Nov. 12. regular meeting, unanimously approved a reduction of the township’s required rear setback so the homeowner can build a[…]
Sumpter tables Zino’s Class C Liquor license for Italian restaurant
Zino’s, at the corner of Bemis and Sumpter roads, is planning to become a sit-down, Italian restaurant and Sumpter Township is considering helping it with a Class C Liquor License.[…]
Court Watching: Jaylin Crayton bound over after preliminary exam at 34th District Court
Jaylin Kasmier-Alante Crayton, 24, of Southfield, was bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court for a Nov. 13 arraignment on the information after a Nov. 6 preliminary exam before 34th[…]
Community Chorus presents ‘Carols in Candlelight’ Dec. 8
On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Belleville Community Chorus will present its 14th annual holiday concert, “Carols in Candlelight,” at the Belleville United Methodist Church, 417 Charles St., in Belleville. The[…]
Rep. Joe Bellino says MCCA rate reduction shows great progress
A rate reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association shows recently approved fixes to the state’s broken car insurance system are working, said State Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe. The[…]
Editorial: First big snowfall of the season comes on Veterans Day
Many people in this area were surprised by Monday’s six-inch-or-so snowstorm, although weathercasters had warned snow was coming. But, this much snow? On Veterans Day? Janet Millard in our office[…]
Terrance O’Neal arraigned for murder of wife
Terrance O’Neal, 63, was arraigned by video at 34th District Court on Nov. 9 on charges of second-degree murder and felony firearm in the shooting death of his wife Belinda,[…]
Sumpter branch library — media center — gets metal roof
On Nov. 7, during a light snowfall, workers from JD Chandler Roofing finished up the new metal roof for the Belleville Area District Library’s new branch, a media center in[…]
VB School Board receives highest-level audit for 2018-19
At its Nov. 11 regular meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education accepted the financial audit of its 2018-19 fiscal year from Laura Payne of Taylor & Morgan[…]
BHS beats Woodhaven, wins District Championship
By Robert Mytych Independent Sports Writer Belleville High School varsity football advanced to the third round of the state football playoffs with a resounding 67-14 road victory over Brownstown Woodhaven[…]
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