VBT Board approves 2018 amended, 2019 proposed budgets
The $17.7 million proposed 2019 general fund budget and the $17.8 million amended 2018 general fund budget were approved on a 5-2 vote at the Oct. 16 regular meeting of[…]
Toys for Tots now accepting applications, donations for Christmas
The U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program is now accepting applications and donations for its Christmas project to bring smiles to children’s faces. The local Toys for Tots services[…]
Court Watching: Deandre Wilson bound over to circuit court for fleeing Belleville Police
Deandre Brendan Wilson, 19, was bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court after waiving his preliminary exam before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley on Oct. 17. Wilson is[…]
Thirty-three dogs turn out for Monster Mutt Walk on Saturday
Last Saturday started out like a beautiful fall day and then, of course, in the afternoon turned into a disaster. Fortunately, the participants for the annual Monster Mutt Walk started[…]
School Board considers refinancing 2009 bonds to save taxpayers money
The 2009 School Building and Site Bonds have a window opening for a chance to refinance the bonds, which could lower interest costs and thereby reduce what the taxpayers have[…]
Evangelical Friends Church offering GriefShare classes
A series of GriefShare classes is under way at Evangelical Friends Church, 7890 Tuttle Hill Road (at Bemis Road), Ypsilanti. The next class is at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28.[…]
‘Breaking the Silence’ mental health symposium set Oct. 27
“Breaking the Silence,” a mental health symposium, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Ted Scott Campus of Wayne County Community College, 9555[…]
Friends of Library set After the Harvest Book Sale for Sat., Nov. 3
After the Harvest Book Sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, noon to 3 p.m. at the Belleville Area District Library. The Friends of the Library will be offering used[…]
Belleville Area Museum resets Tyler Cemetery Tour for Oct. 27
The Belleville Area Museum has rescheduled its Tyler Cemetery History Tour for 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, at the cemetery located on Tyler Road between Haggerty and Hannan roads. Tickets[…]
Editorial: VBT approves 2019 budget, 5-2, with salary fireworks
The amended 2018 budget and proposed 2019 budget were approved on a 5-2 vote of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the board. But,[…]
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