Editorial: When should the public be allowed to address boards?
There have been a few people unhappy lately with boards that represent them. In order to keep the public from saying too much at meetings that might disrupt things, public[…]
After 2 years COVID hiatus, BHS again hosts FIRST Robotics competition
The FIRST Robotics competition between 39 school teams, including Belleville High School, opened Friday morning, March 25, with a ceremony at BHS gymnasium where the competitions were to begin. The[…]
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LDFA discusses bylaw wording in case it pays off its debt
John Delaney, second vice chairman of the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority, had a question about what the LDFA would do in the future if it paid off[…]
Sumpter board approves administrator McClary on split vote
After a long discussion at its regular meeting on March 22, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved Darwin McClary as its new township administrator on a 4-2-0 vote, with[…]
NiFT shuttle, made in Belleville, featured in Winter Fest Parade
A NiFT self-driving shuttle was an entry in December’s Winter Fest parade. The information submitted by Shane Elwart was: “NiFT is a Belleville-based startup formed in July of 2021. NIFT[…]
Dog Library: Take one, leave one
John Juriga, an elected member of the Belleville Area District Library Board, on March 25 put together a new service just outside the library’s front door. He said he didn’t[…]
BHS Boys’ Basketball finishes season with overall 19-7 record
The Belleville High School Boys’ Basketball Team wrapped up its season with an overall record of 19-7 while capturing another KLAA East Division Championship, as well as a District and[…]
Court Watching: Judge Martin affirms that Forsythe can be free pending March 28 exam
Wayne County Special Prosecutor Sona Movsisyan brought the case of Alexander Joseph Forsythe back to 34th District Court on March 16 with a motion hearing because she didn’t think he[…]
Keystone school board changes meeting times from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m.
At the Thursday, March 10, meeting of the Keystone Academy Board of Directors it was decided to change its June 9 board meeting to June 2, so it doesn’t conflict[…]
VBT planners approved DTE modular restroom addition
The DTE Western Wayne Service Center complex at 8801 Haggerty Rd. just south of Ecorse will be adding a modular shower/locker room after the Van Buren Township Planning Commission approved[…]
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