Denton Road Bridge: How about a temporary bridge over the bridge?
Those who had concerns and questions about the closed Denton Road Bridge between Van Buren Township and the city of Belleville were invited to an informational session on Feb. 9.[…]
Bench installed to honor the late Mazin ‘Mike’ Kouza
On Monday, Feb. 13, the bench to honor the memory of Hayward’s owner Mazin “Mike” Kouza was put in place on city property next to the store on Main Street[…]
Van Buren Public Schools to consider purchase of 575 W. Columbia Ave.
School Supt. Pete Kudlak told the public at Monday’s meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education that as in the past, they are keeping an eye on[…]
Editorial: Resident says color of skin makes him feel unsafe in Belleville
Allen Folks, a resident of the city of Belleville, addressed the city council at the end of Monday’s regular meeting. He was sitting in the front row with his four[…]
VBT breaks ground for expansion to house new Community Center
News Release Van Buren Township held a ground-breaking ceremony Jan. 31 for the expansion of the Van Buren Township Hall at 46425 Tyler Rd. to make way for a $17[…]
City Council considers new sign for football champions
A proposal is being considered by the Belleville City Council to put up a sign at the entry to the city to advertise that Belleville is the home of the[…]
Ten BHS football players sign with colleges, universities
Belleville High School Athletic Director Joe Brodie announced the following commitments on Signing Day, including varsity football team members and the colleges and universities to which they have committed: Kejuan[…]
Hannah Zilka, Cody Proctor marry in Jamaica
Hannah Zilka and Cody Proctor both of Taylor, were married Dec. 9, 2022 by Wayne Smith in the Hyatt Zilara in Montego Bay, Jamaica. No family was present because the[…]
BHS emergency team saves life of coworker after cardiac arrest
On Dec. 13 a team of coworkers and health professionals saved the life of an employee who had collapsed with cardiac arrest at Belleville High School. At the Jan. 17[…]
Dingell announces $384,900 grant for Safe Streets in VBT
On Jan. 31, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, MI-06, announced a grant of $384,900 from the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program for Van Buren Township’s Safe Roads and[…]
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