Police union files class-action grievance against VBT over mandate
The day after the township board voted to keep its COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place for all employees, the Van Buren Township Patrol and Dispatchers chapter of the Police Officer[…]
VBT LDFA to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11, honor first responders
Saturday, Sept. 11, will be the day of a special event at Grace Lake Corporate Center to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11 – and also honor those who have[…]
Belleville Police Cpl. Faull earns award from Growth Works
Belleville Police Cpl. Kristen Faull received an Outstanding Service Award from Growth Works, a local nonprofit organization specializing in family services regarding juvenile justice and substance abuse. On July 21,[…]
Belleville Police investigate Frosty Boy break-in, burglary
On Monday morning, July 26, at approximately 2 a.m., a white male that was wearing a hoodie, surgical-type mask, gloves, and was carrying a backpack, used a hammer to shatter[…]
Steve Jones files for city council, Amy Henry files as write-in candidate
On July 26, Belleville City Manager/Police Chief Dave Robinson announced that Steve Jones, 371 Church St., presented the required number of verified petition signatures as of the 4 p.m., July[…]
VB Civic Fund closes down with major grant for community center
The Van Buren Civic Fund is committing its remaining funds to a major grant towards the new Van Buren Township Community Center. The fund balance of close to $1 million[…]
Belleville library card can get you into Metro Park without charge
Belleville Area District Library Director Mary Jo Suchy announced at the July 13 library board meeting that people can now use their library cards to visit the Metroparks without charge.[…]
VBT police investigate double homicide at Lake Villa Drive apartment
Van Buren Township Police responded to the 46000 block of Lake Villa Drive within the Belleville Pointe Apartment Complex late Sunday evening, July 25, on a report of a possible[…]
Editorial: City Council sticks to quorum rule
On July 19, while discussing the pros and cons of resuming in-person or holding hybrid meetings of the Belleville City Council, there was some back and forth about whether it[…]
Belleville Area District Library now fully open, back in full service
The Belleville Area District Library is now fully open and back in full service. The chairs have been returned to their places around the library and people are invited to[…]
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