Court Watching: Jonathan Cole of VBT sentenced to 3-15 yrs. in death of police officer
On Friday, March 15, Jonathan David Cole of Van Buren Township was sentenced to 3 to 15 years in prison for the hit and run killing of a Detroit police[…]
Editorial: Republic Waste promises to do better in Sumpter Township
After about 20 minutes of discussion at Tuesday’s Sumpter Township meeting, Scott Cabauatan from Republic Waste said, “This is not the service we want to deliver.” He said he started[…]
Michigan Supreme Court rules in favor of Visteon over bonds
On Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court announced it was denying Van Buren Township’s request to appeal the May 16, 2017 judgment by the Court of Appeals in favor of Visteon.[…]
Robotics FIRST competition completes second year at BHS
A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered in the main gym of Belleville High School on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, to cheer on 40 teams from the State[…]
Belleville High School Athletics Hall of Fame inducts 11 into first class
The first 11 inductees into the new Belleville High School Athletics Hall of Fame were honored Jan. 18 at halftime of the boys’ basketball game. Their photos have been displayed[…]
Community Chorus invites you to come to the Cabaret on March 24
Everyone from near and far is invited to hear the Belleville Community Chorus step out with its 10th-annual Cabaret performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Open Arms Lutheran[…]
VBT DDA agrees to take on fifth outdoor sculpture for this year
In the last three years, the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority placed four outdoor sculptures along Belleville Road, but this year it will be adding a fifth sculpture. At[…]
School Supt. Kudlak gets raise to $142,000, another year on contract
After unanimously praising School Supt. Pete Kudlak’s work at Monday’s regular meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted to raise his pay to $142,000 and to extend[…]
VBT changes fireworks ordinance to agree with new state law
Van Buren Township Police Chief Jason Wright explained to the VBT Board of Trustees that the state law on fireworks changed in the lame duck legislature last December, so the[…]
Belleville DDA hears reports on its marketing grants to local groups
The Belleville Downtown Development Authority invited groups they gave grants to in 2018 to send representatives to tell the DDA how they spent the grants, which totaled $7,500. The $1,500[…]
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