VBT police investigate possible theft of ATV, drunk driving into lake
On Sunday night [Jan. 7]Van Buren Township Police took a man into custody for what may have been the theft of an ATV from the carousel party on the ice[…]
Sumpter Marijuana Committee gets recommendation for 23 facilities
The Sumpter Township MMFLA Fact-Finding Committee met for the third time on Jan. 3 and got a recommendation from Trustee Sheena Barnes, a member of the committee, for the number[…]
Michelle Makin wins $513.59 in Chamber of Commerce car raffle
Michelle Makin of Belleville won $513.59 in cash as the winner in the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce car raffle. Makin’s name was drawn during the Winter Fest activities Dec.[…]
Belleville Community Chorus to begin spring rehearsals on Jan. 29
The award-winning Belleville Community Chorus, under the direction of Susan Hiser and Steve Ko, continues its 12th-year season as it begins rehearsals for the spring concert season on Monday, Jan.[…]
School Board considers what to do with Career Tech building
Should the Career Tech building and other buildings at 420 Sumpter Road be fixed up at a cost of about $2.8 million, or demolished and the 8.15 acres sold? At[…]
Belleville to start all over on bids for seawall repair
After the city received just one bid, and a high one at that, for repairs to the failing seawall at Doane’s Landing, the city of Belleville is going back to[…]
Court Watching: Defendant complains that he needs pain medication in jail
Rodney Francis Pfeiffer, 38, was present for his probable cause conference before 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks Green on Jan. 3. His court-appointed attorney David Lankford said he demands[…]
Court Watching: Stacy Rose sentenced to 10-15 years in prison in stabbing death
On Jan. 3, Stacy Wayne Rose, Jr., 18, of Taylor was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison after a Wayne County Circuit Court Jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter.[…]
Andrew’s Pharmacy sold to CVS, converts this week end
Andrew’s Pharmacy, 444 Main Street, a Sav-On drug store in downtown Belleville, will close after business on Thursday, Jan. 11, and reopen at its regular time on Monday, Jan. 15,[…]
Belleville Councilman Jesse Marcotte, Melly Shmyr get engaged
At the end of the Jan. 3 Belleville City Council meeting, Councilman Tom Smith congratulated Councilman Jesse Marcotte on his engagement to be married. The rest of the council members[…]
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