VBT Supervisor: Now there is $10 million for the Denton Road bridge
Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara announced at the March 7 regular board of trustees meeting that state officials now have agreed to put $10 million in its budget for[…]
Belleville Fire Dept. announces promotions at city council meeting
Belleville Fire Captain Chris Zweng was promoted to Chief II and was honored before the city council at Monday’s regular meeting. Fire Chief Brian Loranger said because of a loss[…]
He can fly! Thomas Okubo breaks school record
Belleville High School Athletic Director Joseph Brodie says congratulations are in order to Thomas Okubo as he broke the school record in the 100-yard Butterfly at the Michigan High School[…]
Kayli Irvine, Nicholas Ray are engaged
Kayli Irvine and Nicholas Ray, both of Belleville, announce their engagement to be married. The wedding is planned for June 24. The bride-to-be is daughter of Brian Irvine of Westland[…]
Sumpter Twp. Board approves confidentiality agreement for employees
The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to approve a confidentiality agreement for township employees at its regular meeting March 14. Employees could be fired if they violated the[…]
Court Watching: Sheena Barnes has jury trial set
Sheena Devina Barnes, 63, of Sumpter Township has a jury trial set for 8:30 a.m., May 22 before 34th District Court Chief Judge Brian A. Oakley on a charge of[…]
BHS Boys’ Basketball get to Regional final in Division 1
The Belleville High School boys’ basketball team defeated Romulus, 52-39, on March 10 in the Michigan School Athletic Association District championship. On March 13, BHS defeated Skyline, 48-45, to advance[…]
Editorial: This is Sunshine Week in Michigan
The Michigan Press Association reminds us that this is Sunshine Week in Michigan when newspapers must remind members of the public that they have a right to know what their[…]
City planners OK site plan for rest of Scott Jones’ shopping center
The area that used to hold Lakeview Tavern next to the Belleville Bridge in the city now is slated to become an outdoor area with a stage, triangle sunshades, a[…]
School Board, SaveMIHeart group focuses on those who saved Rupnow’s life
Those who were in the “chain of survival” were honored for saving the life of Brian Rupnow who suffered a cardiac arrest on Dec. 13 at Belleville High School where[…]
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