Three injured by reckless driver on I-94 near Belleville Road
Three people, including two children, were seriously injured in a July 30 crash caused by a reckless driver on I-94 in Van Buren Township, according to Michigan State Police. Police[…]
Court Watching: Exam set for Sept. 11 for man accused of looking up skirts at Walmart
Willie Eugene Davis, 42, of Van Buren Township is scheduled for a live preliminary exam at noon on Sept. 11 before Judge Tina Brooks Green at 34th District Court in[…]
Victory Park in Belleville established to celebrate WWI victory
The history of Victory Park at Five Points in Belleville was read aloud in 1991 during a dedication of the newly renovated Victory Station. A story by Julius Hill in[…]
James Wigginton climbs 39th state’s tallest building
James Wigginton of Van Buren Township has the goal to climb the tallest building (in number of floors) in every state. On July 24, he climbed the IDS Tower in[…]
Belleville Area Museum to present ‘Eloise’ program on Aug. 22
The Belleville Area Museum will present a program on “Eloise” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, at the museum at 405 Main St., in Belleville. The history of the poorhouse,[…]
Editorial: Congratulations to FMAR for 20 years of saving our pets
Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue celebrated 20 years of serving this community at an open house on Saturday, July 27, at its location on Arkona Road, just east of Rawsonville[…]
Archaeologist to study ground for Belleville Road widening project
Although it was not in the original scope of services, Wade Trim is getting $75,168.11 more for the Belleville Road Widening Project design concept because different tasks have been added.[…]
Sumpter DPW Director Danci resigns as of Aug. 6
John Danci, 36, of Romulus who has served as Sumpter Township Director of the Public Works Department since Oct. 4, 2021, has resigned as of Aug. 6. His resignation was[…]
VBT planners discuss Subaru R&D’s new landscaping project
The changeover from turf to native plantings at the Subaru Research & Development building on Michigan Avenue was discussed by the Van Buren Township Planning Commission at its regular meeting[…]
Former BHS football player dies in apparent cliff-diving accident
Utah State University football player Andre Seldon Jr., 22, a former Belleville High School athlete who played at the University of Michigan and New Mexico State University for two years[…]
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