Editorial: July 4 Marks 250 Years of the United States of America
On Saturday, July 4, we can all celebrate 250 years of the United States of America. It was a bumpy road to this place, but anything worth having in life[…]
Editorial: The times they are a’changing
As June heads into July, readers will notice that things are changing. The way the papers are being delivered to stores and other locations is undergoing a facelift. We can’t[…]
City offers city manager’s job to Brady Peck, on 4-1 vote
On June 22, the Belleville City Council voted 4-1 to offer the contract for city manager to Brady Peck, director of operations for Washtenaw County. Councilman Randy Priest cast the[…]
Cozadd Rotary Foundation gives $15,000 grant to FMAR
On June 9, the Charles B. Cozadd Rotary Foundation presented a $15,000 grant to Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue at the FMAR facility, 51299 Arkona Rd., Sumpter Township. The grant[…]
VBT board approves sanitary, water line plans for data center
By Emily Flesch Special Writer At its regular meeting on June 16, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved two separate proposals from Fishbeck Engineering for the Panattoni[…]
VBT Trustee Kelley Confronts Speaker Over ‘Threats’ Against Family
Near the end of the June 16 regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Board, when speakers were again criticizing the board over its decisions concerning a proposed large-scale data[…]
Belleville Band alumni invited to celebrate 100 years of Belleville bands
The Belleville High School Band Program invites all former band and color guard members to participate in the 100 Years of Belleville Bands Celebration on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Alumni[…]
Sen. Darrin Camilleri comments on reports of Romulus ICE warehouse
Recent reporting from the New York Times indicates that ICE is planning to offload many of the warehouses it bought to house detainees, including the proposed site in Romulus, State[…]
Andrew Winnie urges VBT planners to turn down Waverly proposal
At the June 10 Van Buren Township Planning Commission meeting, Andrew Winnie spoke during the public comment period for items not on the agenda. Several people were present in the[…]
Red Cross Blood Drive has incentives at Denton Faith UMC on June 26
Denton Faith United Methodist Church, 6020 Denton Rd., Van Buren Township, is holding a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, June 26. A $20[…]
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