A proposed new cemetery ordinance to replace the 60-year-old ordinance was removed from the agenda by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on Oct. 24 after[…]

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Begins Monday, Nov. 6, thru Friday, Dec. 1 Applications to receive assistance for the 2023 Belleville/Van Buren Township Goodfellows Christmas Food and Toy Distribution program will begin 9 a.m., Monday,[…]

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After almost an hour of discussion during its regular meeting on Oct. 25, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission unanimously approved granting site plan amendments of elevations for new houses[…]

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Damarius Dontaye Tubbs Damarius Dontaye Tubbs, 31, of Ypsilanti, was scheduled for his preliminary exam on Oct. 25 at 34th District Court and he waived his exam and was bound[…]

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On Oct. 25, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee in support of SB 613, 614, 615, and 616, legislation that would expand and require[…]

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When there was a change in leadership in Michigan’s legislature earlier this year, hope rose again in the hearts of citizens who want a more transparent state government. Maybe, it[…]

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The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved amended budgets for 2023 and proposed budgets for 2024 at its regular meeting on Oct. 17. That includes increases in rates for[…]

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• Saturday, Oct. 28 – Van Buren Township Candy Loop at Quirk Park, 4-6 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 28 – Belleville High School Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. • Sunday,[…]

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There were 34 participants in the Monster Mutt Walk this year. The competition was held on Fourth Street Place in Belleville on Saturday afternoon. It is sponsored by the Belleville[…]

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Michael Dotson, chairman of the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority, read a proclamation honoring Doug Peters who retired after 21 years of service to the LDFA. At its[…]

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