VBT Planners hold hearing, pass Jones’ request to board
A public hearing on Scott Jones’ request to amend the township’s future land use map was held by the Van Buren Township Planning Commission at its regular meeting Oct. 23.[…]
Heller, MacMullan, Petersmark to judge Community Art Show
Barbara Heller of the Detroit Institute of Arts will be the featured judge for the 10th -annual Community Art Show put on by the Belleville Area Council for the Arts[…]
Three candidates on the ballot for two seats in Belleville election
Mayor Kerreen Conley, 53, of 629 Light Tower Dr., is unopposed for reelection to a four-year term as mayor in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, election in the City of Belleville.[…]
Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day for school district, City of Belleville
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the tri-community for a special election in which voters will decide on a $35,490,000[…]
Arthur, Beverly Martin of VBT celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
On Oct. 9, Arthur and Beverly Martin celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner in Ann Arbor. They were married on Oct. 9, 1954 at St. Anthony Catholic[…]
‘Friday Fill-up!’ expands again to feed more local students
Attention, Belleville residents! The community juggernaut of Trinity Episcopal Church’s “Friday Fill-up!” program simply cannot be stopped! This outreach ministry provides a week-end food kit to local schoolchildren in need[…]
To School Board: Why aren’t students in five schools getting free food?
At its regular meeting Oct. 28, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education was asked by James Olsen, in a question from the audience, why students in five of[…]
Court Watching: Sentencing set Nov. 13 for Amy Jo Barbee on three misdemeanors
34th District Court Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green adjourned the sentencing of Amy Jo Barbee until 9 a.m. Nov. 13 during proceedings on Oct. 23. Barbee, 24, of Ypsilanti, was[…]
Court Watching: Sentence hinges on value of Rolex watch left on shuttle bus at Metro
At an Oct. 2 court session, 34th District Court Judge David Judge Parrott was asked by the prosecutor to dismiss a charge of felony larceny, between $1,000 and $20,000 in[…]
Hundreds volunteer to remodel Jehovah Witness hall in VBT
The Belleville Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses is getting a face-lift. Hundreds of Witnesses have traveled to the area and have volunteered their skills to renovate this large property on[…]
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