Public comment tells of truck tires dripping on way to landfill
Although the people who came to the public hearing on proposed changes to the Wayne Disposal Landfill were just flat out against having a toxic landfill in Michigan, at the[…]
Joint EPA/MDEQ public hearing held on Wayne Disposal
Wayne Disposal, owned by U.S. Ecology and located on the North I-94 Service Drive in Van Buren Township, wants to get a renewal of its license to accept PCBs for[…]
VBT rezones Smith Farm, agrees to fast-track ‘Pancake Project’
The secret development, dubbed the “Pancake Project” by the Michigan Economic Development Authority, is on its way following action of the Van Buren Township Board at its regular meeting July[…]
Five file for four seats on Belleville Area District Library board
Deadline to file for a seat on the Belleville Area District Library Board in the Nov. 6 General Election was 4 p.m., July 19, at the Wayne County Clerk’s office.[…]
Four file for three seats on VB School Board in Nov. 6 election
The deadline to file for a seat on the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 6 General Election was 4 p.m., July 24, at the Van[…]
League of Women Voters provides on-line voter guide, forums replay
The League of Women Voters of Northwest Wayne County is offering assistance to those voting in the Primary Election on Aug 7. The League has provided an on-line voter guide[…]
Belleville resident wins $100,000 Powerball prize — twice
Posted on July 23, 2018 by MI_Lottery Two lucky feelings led to two $100,000 Powerball prizes for Jeffrey Norman of Belleville last week. Norman matched the four white balls and[…]
Belleville DDA gets another report on damage to kayak launch
At its regular meeting July 18, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority got another report on damage to the kayak launch at Horizon Park. Repairs to last year’s vandalism were made[…]
Belleville Fire Auxiliary sets golf outing on Aug. 5 at Thornhill Golf Course
The Belleville Fire Auxiliary has set a golf outing for 9 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 5, at Thornhill Golf Course, 12915 Sumpter Road, Carleton. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The cost[…]
Beach Reading used-book sale set Aug. 4 with best prices this year
The Friends of the Belleville Area District Library are offering the best prices of the year at the Beach Reading used book sale. This summer sale will take place on[…]
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