Van Buren Public Schools cut ribbon on new medical clinic
On Monday, Jan. 30, shortly after 9 a.m., the school board and some staff members and friends gathered to cut the ribbon to officially open the medical clinic / pharmacy[…]
Belleville planners give nod to Davenport apartment complex
Rezoning and site plan approval are still needed for Davenport Brothers Construction to start building its proposed apartment complex at 515 Sumpter Rd., but on Jan. 12 the Belleville Planning[…]
Woman complains of livestock slaughter next door to Sumpter home
A woman who moved into her Sumpter Township residence at 43350 Willow Rd. last July for a peaceful home for her and her family has found the horror of live[…]
Rep. Reggie Miller named chair of House Agriculture Committee
Michigan House of Representatives Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, announced on Jan. 26 the chairpersons for all committees and subcommittees that will be meeting in the 2023-24 legislative session. Rep. Tate[…]
Sheena Barnes arraigned on Supervisor Bowman’s complaint
Sheena Devina Green, 63, of Sumpter Township, better known by her maiden name of Sheena Barnes, is set for her pre-trial exam on March 9 at 34th District Court on[…]
Editorial: Supt. praises work of football coach suspended by state
At the end of the Jan. 17 meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, School Supt. Pete Kudlak praised the work of the BHS football coach who[…]
Wayne County officials explain Denton Road bridge closing
Wayne County Director of Public Services Andrew Kandrevas, Wayne County Director of Engineering Sami Khaldi, and DPS Deputy Scott Cabauatan were present to address a large audience at Monday’s regular[…]
VBT approves $7 million in capital improvement bonds
At its regular meeting on Jan. 17, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved going out for competitive bids for up to $7 million in a series of tax-exempt,[…]
Library to host classic film series, ‘Double Indemnity’ is Feb. 9
The Belleville Area District Library has agreed to host a series of classic films, starting with “Double Indemnity” at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9. The 1944 crime noir film was[…]
Court Watching: Driver gets plea deal in death of VBT pedestrian, 2 charges dismissed
Kenneth Ray Barrett, 61, of Willis waived his preliminary exam on Nov. 2 on charges in a hit and run accident and was bound over to circuit court for an[…]
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