VBPS board goes with diversity over experience in MASB vote
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education decided to go with diversity over experience when it chose where its vote would go in the election for the board of[…]
Belleville City Council sets dates for 2021-22 budget reviews
During a brief regular Zoom meeting on Monday, following an hour-long workshop session, the Belleville City Council adjusted proposed dates for review of the 2021-22 budget. Instead of being presented[…]
Court Watching: Judge Martin grants DiPietro motion to evict Chapman from garage
After a lively Zoom hearing at 34th District Court on Friday, Judge Lisa Martin granted the motion of attorney Tom DiPietro to terminate the tenancy of defendant James Forrest Chapman,[…]
SW Wayne regional partnership secures vaccines for seniors
News Release On Wednesday, March 3, 1,000 seniors aged 65+ in the communities of Belleville, Huron Township, Sumpter Township, and Van Buren Township were administered COVID-19 vaccines at Wayne County[…]
Jim Wigginton passes skydiving certification at age 72
On Saturday, Feb. 27, Jim Wigginton of Van Buren Township passed the AFF Accelerated Free Fall Skydiving course in Florida that allows him to solo skydive again. Wigginton said, “I[…]
Family Dollar announces grand re-opening
CHESAPEAKE, VA. – Family Dollar, a small format and convenience retailer, has announced plans for the renovated store’s grand re-opening on Saturday, March 6, in Van Buren Township. Family Dollar[…]
Editorial: Is tri-community going to get its first roundabout?
First, people wanted to put a roundabout in at Five Points to help move traffic through, but that didn’t happen. It was back when they were thinking of redoing Main[…]
Council approves car show on Main starting June 7
At its regular meeting on Feb. 16, the Belleville City Council unanimously approved a request from John Winter of Egan’s Pub to hold a car show on Main Street from[…]
Friends of Library elect Katerina Tyner as president
At its annual meeting on Jan. 30, the Friends of the Belleville Area District Library unanimously elected Katerina Tyner as its new president for 2021. Donna Gilkey-Lavin, who had served[…]
Sumpter Township to expand planning commission membership
Sumpter Township board members voted unanimously to direct township attorney Rob Young to prepare paperwork to expand the planning commission from its present seven members to nine members. This was[…]
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