Public invited to study proposed City Master Plan
At the Jan. 5 regular meeting of the Belleville City Council, the public was introduced into the 120-page proposed new City Master Plan by planning consultants from Giffels Webster. A[…]
BHS Robotics Competition ‘game reveal; set for Jan. 10
By Dell Deaton Contributing Writer Like any other sport, FIRST Robotics Competitions open each season by fielding fresh teams, advancing through brackets, and, for an elite few, closing with best-of-the-best[…]
Sumpter OKs $247,230 to rehab Martinsville Pump Station
At its Nov. 12 regular meeting, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved a bid award of $271,953, plus 10% contingency, to Lawrence M. Clark to rehabilitate the Martinsville Pump[…]
Looking back: Remember activities in Tri-Community in 1996?
At this quiet time of year, we can look back to see what happened in the past to bring this present time into being. These are stories from the Jan.[…]
Lisha Lewis joins Michigan contest as Ms. Van Buren Township
Ms. Van Buren Township Lish Lewis has joined the Ms. Michigan Corporate America 2026 Competition, according to a press release. Lewis is a retired Senior Master Sergeant of the U.S.[…]
Editorial: Things didn’t get done, but let’s look ahead
This is the time of year to look back at what was not done in our tri-communities and to look forward to see if any progress is on the horizon.[…]
Chief McInally plays key role in saving man in house fire
On Saturday, Dec. 27 at about 1:40 p.m., the Van Buren Fire Department was dispatched to 8124 Belleville Rd. (residence located in front of All Seasons) for a report of[…]
Sumpter Twp. board accepts retirement of Fire Chief Rick Brown
At its regular meeting on Dec. 9, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees accepted, with regrets, the retirement of Fire Chief Rick Brown as of Dec. 31. He was congratulated[…]
Sumpter planners hold special 4-minute meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11
The Sumpter Township Planning Commission held a special, 4-minute meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Nov. 13 with the following amendments. On[…]
Sumpter approves special land use for used car lot on Friday, Dec. 12
In a special 13-minute meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, the board unanimously approved the planning commission’s recommendation to grant special land[…]
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