Van Buren Township Police help MSP with narcotics raids in Taylor, Inkster
One person has been arrested in connection with a pair of Detroit-area task force drug raids, according to a report on WWJ radio. Michigan State Police say the MSP Metro[…]
VBT man arrested after threatening to kill police officers, two judges
After calling the Van Buren Township Dispatch Center with threats to kill police officers and two 34th District Court judges, James Bernard Lang, 55, was arrested without incident at his[…]
It’s been 103 years since last Canadian, Belleville Masonic visit
Members of St. George’s Masonic Lodge, Kingsville, Ontario, had a fraternal visit from brother Masons of Myrtle Lodge, Belleville, Michigan, on Oct. 24. The Lodges’ last fraternal visitation was when[…]
Editorial: Does Belleville need any prayers?
On Monday, Oct. 21, Raynard and Toni Anderson stood before the Belleville City Council and generously offered their prayers for the city for whatever is needed. The Andersons work at[…]
25 gather to discuss proposed public safety assessment in city
About 25 people, mostly fire fighters and their supporters, attended Monday’s special meeting of the Belleville City Council at Belleville High School to discuss the proposed 2-mill assessment for public[…]
Community Cupboard offers free food on Main Street
A Community Cupboard has been placed in front of Clement Insurance at 354 Main St., Belleville, to serve members of the Belleville, Sumpter, and Van Buren community. The cupboard is[…]
VBT Board approves 2020 general fund budget on 5-1 vote
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved the 2019 amended general fund budget, the 2020 general fund budget and the 2020 salary wage scale on a 5-1 vote at[…]
No books planned for Sumpter Township’s new branch library
“Books on demand” is what will be offered at the Belleville Area District Library’s new branch in Sumpter Township when it opens in November. At the Oct. 8 regular meeting[…]
Monster Mutt Walk Winners
Cutest: • 1st – Diane Stahl with Lucy (Ocherese) • 2nd – Savannah Zabik with Kloey (Jack Russell) • 3rd – Kevin Maus (wife Caroline) with Pete (Schnauzer) Scariest: •[…]
Spaghetti dinner at Moose free for military, to benefit Fisher Houses
The Belleville Moose Lodge #934 will present a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, to benefit Fisher House Michigan. Adult tickets are $10 each and[…]
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