Menards expresses concerns about economy, to wait a year
Menards ownership has expressed concerns about the economy and so it has delayed plans to build in Van Buren Township by a year. At the regular meeting of the Van[…]
MDNR upgrading Belleville Lake East boating access site
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced May 25 that the Belleville Lake East boating access site, located in Van Buren Township between the BYC and the mobile home park on[…]
Rotary scholarship students feted at 71st annual awards night
On May 24, the Belleville Rotary Club held its 71st Annual Scholarship Award Program. Ten scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to Belleville High graduates. The club recognized seven recipients[…]
Correction: Primary election is Aug. 2
On page 14 in the May 26 edition we printed that the primary election is Aug. 9. It isn’t. It’s Aug. 2. We regret the error. Also, on page 19,[…]
Western Wayne County Quilting Guild to sew for Children’s Hospital
The Western Wayne County Quilting Guild members will be making baby quilts for Children’s Hospital of Michigan on June 11 and they would like some help. The event will be[…]
General Election deadlines coming in July
The Nov. 8 General Election ballot will include district library and school board candidates. To run for a seat on the Belleville Area District Library Board, deadline is 4 p.m.,[…]
Sharry Budd announces re-election bid in Van Buren Township
To the residents of Van Buren Township: With the support of my family and friends, I am pleased to formally announce that I have made the decision to seek another[…]
Paul White announces his candidacy for VBT Trustee in August primary
To our Valued Van Buren Township Residents: This letter is to announce my candidacy for the office of Van Buren Township Trustee. Living in the area 55 years and being[…]
Sumpter Country Fest names ‘Heroes of America’ parade winners
Floats: 1st place: Wayne County Outstanding Youth 2nd place: River of Life Church 3rd place: Southwester Wayne Democratic Club Community Organizations: 1st place: Belleville Martial Arts 2nd place: Friends of[…]
YouTube video shows Jeep Wrangler mounting VBT police cruiser
A brief video showing a Jeep Wrangler’s left front tire mounting the front left tire of a Van Buren Township Police Supervisor’s car was posted on YouTube May 20 and[…]
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