Editorial: What are we thankful for?
Thanksgiving Day is here. What are some if the things we can be thankful for in this area this year? • The many churches who tend to the spiritual and[…]
Tigers edge Cass Tech in OT, 29-28; advance to State Finals
By Robert Mytych Belleville-Area Independent Belleville High School Quarterback Bryce Underwood showcased himself showing just why he’s one of the best high school quarterbacks in the state. Some would arguably[…]
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Driver bound over for fleeing police, crashing into house, car
A driver who was being stopped by Belleville police because he had no tail lights the night of Sept. 14, ended up fleeing police, smashing into a home on East[…]
Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts gather food for Emergency Food Closet
On Saturday, Nov. 12, Boy Scout Troop 231, Cub Scout Troop 793, and Girl Scout Troop 77515 held a community food drive and delivered 443 bags of food to the[…]
VBT board approves Winterfest fireworks from west of bridge
Since the Denton Road bridge is closed for repairs, the Winterfest fireworks that usually are shot off from the bridge had to be moved. At the regular meeting of the[…]
Man accused of two counts of murder in VBT has case reassigned
Lionel Lamont Vincent, 48, of Pontiac was bound over to circuit court by 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks Green after a live preliminary exam on June 15. The arraignment[…]
Court Watching: Phelps bound over for discharging firearms in house, holding police at bay
Carl Londa Phelps, III, 55, of Van Buren Township waived his preliminary exam on Nov. 16 and 34th District Court Judge Lisa Martin bound him over to circuit court for[…]
Congresswoman Dingell announces $821,656 for parks in 12th District
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, MI-12, announced last week that Michigan’s 12th District will receive three federal grants totaling $821,656 from the National Parks Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund State and[…]
Adriana Lane signs with Lenoir-Rhyne University
Adriana Lane, a Belleville High School senior, will be graduating with a 4.0 GPA and all honors. She has been on the Belleville Varsity Volleyball team for 4 years, achieving[…]
Steven Dolot works to help Emergency Food Closet
Steven Dolot, a Belleville resident, is a 33-year-old non-verbal man with multiple impairments. Since the summer of 2020, Steven with the help of his family has been fundraising for the[…]
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