Three candidates on the ballot for two seats in Belleville election
Mayor Kerreen Conley, 53, of 629 Light Tower Dr., is unopposed for reelection to a four-year term as mayor in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, election in the City of Belleville.[…]
Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day for school district, City of Belleville
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the tri-community for a special election in which voters will decide on a $35,490,000[…]
Arthur, Beverly Martin of VBT celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
On Oct. 9, Arthur and Beverly Martin celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner in Ann Arbor. They were married on Oct. 9, 1954 at St. Anthony Catholic[…]
‘Friday Fill-up!’ expands again to feed more local students
Attention, Belleville residents! The community juggernaut of Trinity Episcopal Church’s “Friday Fill-up!” program simply cannot be stopped! This outreach ministry provides a week-end food kit to local schoolchildren in need[…]
To School Board: Why aren’t students in five schools getting free food?
At its regular meeting Oct. 28, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education was asked by James Olsen, in a question from the audience, why students in five of[…]
Court Watching: Sentencing set Nov. 13 for Amy Jo Barbee on three misdemeanors
34th District Court Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green adjourned the sentencing of Amy Jo Barbee until 9 a.m. Nov. 13 during proceedings on Oct. 23. Barbee, 24, of Ypsilanti, was[…]
Court Watching: Sentence hinges on value of Rolex watch left on shuttle bus at Metro
At an Oct. 2 court session, 34th District Court Judge David Judge Parrott was asked by the prosecutor to dismiss a charge of felony larceny, between $1,000 and $20,000 in[…]
Hundreds volunteer to remodel Jehovah Witness hall in VBT
The Belleville Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses is getting a face-lift. Hundreds of Witnesses have traveled to the area and have volunteered their skills to renovate this large property on[…]
Van Buren Township Police help MSP with narcotics raids in Taylor, Inkster
One person has been arrested in connection with a pair of Detroit-area task force drug raids, according to a report on WWJ radio. Michigan State Police say the MSP Metro[…]
VBT man arrested after threatening to kill police officers, two judges
After calling the Van Buren Township Dispatch Center with threats to kill police officers and two 34th District Court judges, James Bernard Lang, 55, was arrested without incident at his[…]
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