Editorial: Train derailment brings national focus on VBT
On Saturday night at 6:15, a resident reported hearing the train signal as it was coming through the Huron River Drive crossing, west of Haggerty, heading toward Detroit. Twenty minutes[…]
Train derailment in VBT ties up crossings
At about 8:32 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, there was a very loud, metal-on-metal grinding noise that sent people running outside their homes and businesses to see what it was.[…]
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Christopher Buckner charged in Van Buren Township shooting
Christopher Isaiah Buckner, 34, of Carleton, was present by video from the Wayne County Jail for his probable cause conference before 34th District Court Judge Lisa Martin on Feb. 15.[…]
Court Watching: David Miller arraigned on VBT burglary charges
David Edward Miller, 62, of Westland was present by zoom on Feb. 15 at the 34th District Court from the Washtenaw County Jail for his bench warrant arraignment by Magistrate[…]
Goats coming back to chew Belleville lakeside, courtesy DDA, city council
Twenty goats are scheduled to arrive on June 8 at Horizon Park in Belleville to trim the shrubbery along the lake in time for Lakefest activites. At the Feb. 15[…]
Derek Phillips named Regional Wrestling Coach of the Year
On Saturday, Feb. 18, Belleville High School wrestling coach Derek Phillips was named Michigan Wrestling Association Metro Regional Coach of the Year. Wrestling State Qualifiers from Belleville High School are[…]
Davenport, Snodgrass, Garrett named to BHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Michelle Davenport, Mike Snodgrass, and Christy Garrett were named to the Belleville High School Athletic Hall of Fame at half time during the Feb. 10 varsity basketball game at BHS.[…]
Friends of Library reelects officers for 2023
At the Jan. 21 annual meeting of the Friends of the Belleville Area District Library the officers for 2023 were elected. Reelected to their 2022 positions were Katerina Tyner, president;[…]
State Rep. Miller recognizes Rawsonville Media Center
State Rep. Reggie Miller, D-Van Buren Township, visited Rawsonville Elementary School on Jan. 30 to present a tribute for its library. The Rawsonville Media Center achieved exemplary status as a[…]
Social media comment leads to stabbing in city of Belleville
On Saturday, Feb. 18, at about 5:30 p.m., Belleville police officers responded to 871 Sumpter Rd. on a report of a stabbing, reported Police Chief Dave Robinson in a news[…]
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