Van Buren Public Schools to sell three vacant land parcels
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, on a 5-1 vote at Monday’s regular meeting, agreed to sell three of the vacant properties it owns. The district Facilities Committee[…]
‘Christmas in July’ set July 29 to benefit programs of FMAR
Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue will benefit from a special presentation of “The Christmas Story” by professional storyteller Linda Luke of Van Buren Township. The “Christmas in July” benefit will[…]
Terrah Dutton, John Stewart wed June 9 in Ypsilanti
Terrah Dutton and John Stewart were wed June 9 at Stony Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Ypsilanti with Pastor Wayne Jacobs presiding. Terrah is the daughter of John and[…]
Editorial: VBT to buy DNR parcel for $20,000
It was a great price. Three acres on the lake for $20,000, plus a $2,000 transaction fee. When the library wanted to build at the same site, north of the[…]
Sumpter planners recommend kosher/halal slaughterhouse request
A former dog kennel will become a custom slaughterhouse if all goes well for new property owner Adil Almaliky of Dearborn Heights. At the July 12 meeting of the Sumpter[…]
MDOT delays start of pedestrian walkway construction to June 30
Van Buren Township has been informed that the Michigan Department of Transportation has delayed the start of work on the pedestrian bridge along Belleville Road over I-94 until Monday, July[…]
City, library agree on solution to certification disagreement
At the July 16 meeting of the Belleville City Council, Building Official Rick Rutherford reported that there was “a good, productive meeting” between representatives for the city and the Belleville[…]
Library construction delayed by disagreement of engineers/lawyers
At the regular meeting of the Belleville Area District Library on July 10, the library’s architect Dan Whisler gave a long report on the disagreement between the city’s engineer and[…]
Victor DeLibera completes Eagle Scout projects
Victor DeLibera, Belleville High School Class of 2018, recently installed his Boy Scout Eagle projects at Tyler and Savage Elementary Schools. Victor said his projects are little, free libraries made[…]
James Chapman to face new driving while license suspended charge
James Forrest Chapman, 58, recently was released from the Wayne County Jail about half way through his six-month sentence after being found guilty of jumping into Belleville Lake instead of[…]
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