Editorial: Annual salary reports on what’s paid by taxpayers
You pay your taxes, but do you know how much of those tax dollars you are paying employees in local public bodies? The hard-earned funds go from your pocket or[…]
Belleville Police refile charges against driver found with fentanyl
Christian Devon Harris, 22, formerly of Van Buren Township and now of Southfield, was charged with delivering/manufacturing narcotics and possessing a controlled substance when 56 fentanyl tablets were found in[…]
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Four win Friends of Library special awards
At the annual meeting of the Friends of the Belleville Area District Library on Feb. 20, four members received awards for their dedication and hard work. Rika Regentin received the[…]
Belleville DDA announces purchases near of 3 properties
Belleville Downtown Development Authority has announced the final stages in purchase of three downtown properties. At the regular meeting of the DDA on Jan. 17, chairperson Alicia McGovern announced that[…]
Belleville City Council suggests changes to boat parking ordinance
At its first reading of the amended zoning ordinance on seasonal boat parking in driveways recommended by the planning commission, Belleville City Council members suggested slight changes to the document.[…]
Rosie the Riveters, WWII Vets gather at Belleville’s Rusted Crow
By Jeannette Gutierrez President (volunteer) of Michigan Willow Run Chapter, American Rosie the Riveter Association On Wednesday, Jan. 17, a group from the American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA) Michigan[…]
Editorial: Local Polar Plunge to help Special Olympics is Feb. 17
This icy weather with below-zero temperatures is a good time to plan for the Wayne County Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. Van Buren Township divers will[…]
VBT planners OK final site plan for Ashley Capital
Ashley Capital received final site plan approval for construction of Crossroads Distribution Center North 11, LLC at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Van Buren Township Planning Commission. The distribution[…]
District Library Board gives Director Suchy 3.5% salary hike
The director of the Belleville Area District Library got praise all around at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 9 — as well as a 3.5% salary hike. Linda Priest,[…]
Belleville planners recommend ordinance change on boat storage
After a public hearing on Jan. 11, the Belleville Planning Commission voted unanimously to send a recommendation to the city council for approval of an ordinance change on summer boat[…]
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