Court Watching: Judge Parrott signs bench warrant when Chapman doesn’t show
James Forrest Chapman, 57, failed to show up for his pretrial session at 34th District Court on July 5 on a new misdemeanor charge of failing to provide a DNA[…]
It’s a mystery why Michael Wright collapsed on Main Street
Michael Wright, 43, a homeless man who lives in the woods behind the car wash on Sumpter Road, collapsed in the middle of Main Street on July 1 and he[…]
Michael Hermosillo-DeBoer earns Bachelor of Science at Merchant Marine Academy
Michael Joe Hermosillo-DeBoer of Belleville earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, during June commencement exercises. He also received a[…]
Rosie the Riveter selected for Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
With her determined spirit and “Can-do” attitude, Rosie the Riveter will be inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame this year, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Michigan[…]
Belleville Girl Scouts attend High Adventure program in West Virginia
Last week, girls from Troop 76032 in Belleville, traveled to the Summit Betchel Reserve to attend the Black Diamond Council Girl Scout Jamboree. The High Adventure program, located at a[…]
Mary Talaga wins ‘Ride on a Fire Truck, Lunch with a Fire Fighter’
Mary Talaga was winner of the “Ride on a Fire Truck and Lunch with a Fire Fighter” raffle put on by the City of Belleville Fire Auxiliary during Strawberry Festival.[…]
Nine-year-old boy gives chest compressions to keep girl breathing
Justin Felton was playing football with friends at Parkwood Manor in Van Buren Township and was about to make a block when he saw the girl fall off her bike.[…]
Critical blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and[…]
WMU names eight Belleville students to Spring Dean’s List
Eight Belleville students have been named to the Spring Dean’s List at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo: • Corey Kalitta, studying Aviation Management and Operations at the College of Aviation;[…]
Free, six-week class on family history research to begin July 20
Kathy Bailey, a retired teacher who lives in Willis, will be presenting another series of free classes to teach participants how to find information on their families for personal enrichment[…]
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