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[…]
‘Diabetes Undone’ classes begin March 21 at 7th-day Adventist Church
“Diabetes Undone” will be presented for eight weeks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday beginning March 21 and running through May 16 at the Belleville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 89[…]
Prosecutor approves eight felony counts against accused shooter
The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has approved eight felony charges against the man who allegedly shot another man in the chest just before 10 p.m. Feb. 5 in the parking[…]
Dingell to host meeting for students interested in military academies
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, MI-12, invites 9-12th grade students, families, high school counselors, veterans and service members to attend Military Service Academy information sessions on Wednesday, March 20. The sessions[…]
Editorial: VBT adds two full-time positions, as money rolls in
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved two new full-time positions to its employee roster at Tuesday’s regular meeting. One is a position that used to be full[…]
Robotics FIRST competition begins Friday at BHS
Belleville High School’s robotics team is hosting a FIRST Robotics District Event, with competition starting on Friday, March 8, and ending on Saturday, March 9. This open-to-the-public event will take[…]
Sumpter Supervisor Morgan says attorney will move to audience
Supervisor John Morgan shot down a motion to move the township attorney immediately from the board table, where he has been sitting for more than 20 years, by saying he[…]
Belleville City Council approves three-year contract with GELC
At its Feb. 19 regular meeting, the Belleville City Council unanimously approved a three-year GELC union contract starting Jan. 1, 2019. There are 7.5 employees in GELC. The contract includes:[…]
Clarifications: Robinson adds details on his appeal of ordinance violation
Ronald Barrington Robinson, a Sumpter resident who was found guilty by a 34th District Court jury of a township ordinance violation for parking his RV on his acreage, wants to[…]
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