Editorial: Belleville growing as cultural center
The plan to bring the Detroit Institute of Art’s Inside/Out Art installation back to the City of Belleville is yet another step in the growing reputation of Belleville as an[…]
Belleville City Council honors retiring Reserve Officer Jim Piper
Jim Piper was given a rousing sendoff at the Sept. 19 Belleville City Council meeting following his resignation after seven years as a Reserve Police Officer. Uniformed members of the[…]
Belleville gets $490,000 grant for new fire truck
At the Sept. 19 regular meeting of the Belleville City Council, Fire Chief Brian Loranger announced that the city has been given a $490,000 federal grant for a new fire[…]
Belleville Area District Library to open on Sundays starting Oct. 16
The staffing has been worked out and the Belleville Area District Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays, starting Oct. 16. At the Sept. 13 meeting[…]
Singers: Belleville Community Chorus starting fall rehearsals
On Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. the Belleville Community Chorus opened its 16th season and began rehearsals for its Winter Concert. “JOY – HOPE – LOVE” is scheduled for[…]
Romulus VFW Post 78 to present drag queens, bingo for building fund
“The REAL Drag Queens of Bingo” will be presented by Pvt. James D. Donovan/Romulus VFW Post 78 on Friday, Sept. 30, at the post at 39270 W. Huron River Dr.[…]
LDFA asks for realtor handling Grace Lake to come to meeting
At a 12-minute meeting on Sept. 13, Doug Peters, vice chairman of the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority, asked for those responsible for handling Grace Lake Corporate Center[…]
Heroines in bathing suits perform CPR for man on AuSable River in Mio
By Linda Dyer Huron Township It has been said: Some heroes wear capes – Some heroes wear bathing suits while on the river! Two weeks ago, with several lady friends,[…]
Sumpter changes Parks & Rec from commission to committee
At its regular meeting Sept. 13, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees unanimously changed the designation of its Parks and Recreation group from a commission to a committee. Clerk Esther[…]
VBT planners not enthused about reducing setback between homes
A proposal from staff to reduce the required space between new residences from a total of 20 feet to 10 feet was discussed at length by the Van Buren Township[…]
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