Sumpter Twp. Board accepts Cole’s offer to help during transition
During a virtual special meeting on Nov. 30, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved taking up Michelle Cole’s offer to help for eight hours a week during the transition[…]
Area residents invited to experience holidays in Canton’s Heritage Park
From Dec. 3 to 31, visitors to Canton’s Heritage Park can experience seasonal light displays and festive decorations set up around the scenic large pond during Holidays in Heritage Park.[…]
Speed Marcell Miller arrest for home invasion in VBT
Speed Marcell Miller, 25, of Romulus had his probable cause conference adjourned from Dec. 8 to Dec. 22 on charges of home invasion first degree and domestic violence on Nov.[…]
VBT Board of Trustees approves 4-year police patrol, dispatch contract
At its Nov. 16 meeting the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved a new four-year contract with the Police Officers Labor Council which represents the patrol officers and dispatch[…]
Editorial: School Board president applauds all for actions
“It’s been a really rough week for anyone involved,” said Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education president Amy Pearce at the end of the Dec. 6 special meeting of[…]
VBT police arrest teen who made threats last summer
A 13-year-old student at McBride Middle School was taken into custody by Van Buren Township Police on Dec. 3 after a threat he made against Belleville High School last summer[…]
VB School Board OKs $6,000 raise in pay for each school teacher
At the Dec. 6 special meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, the board approved a two-year contract with the teachers’ union that gave each teacher a[…]
VBT PD accreditation assessment team invites public comment
A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Dec. 20 and 21, to examine all aspects of the Van Buren Township Police Department’s[…]
Belleville Community Chorus to present ‘Swing into Christmas’
On Sunday, Dec. 12, the community is invited to enjoy the Belleville Community Chorus’ 15th-annual holiday concert “Swing into Christmas.” The performance is at 3 p.m. at Belleville First United[…]
Editorial: Bragging rights, BHS is state champion in Division 1 football
Belleville High School is tops in the state in Division 1 football and the community couldn’t be prouder of the team’s accomplishment. The football team is expected to be part[…]
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