Children’s author Jan Brett to sign books at VBT Hall
Jan Brett, a world-renowned children’s author/illustrator, will be at the Van Buren Township Hall from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, to sign her new book “The Turnip” along[…]
Two Savage teachers get $100 grants to buy books for their school
Classroom libraries are an important tool for educators working to instill a life-long love of reading in young students. Building and maintaining an effective library, with a diverse offering of[…]
Betty Byrd Parkinson celebrates 100th birthday with motorcycle ride
Betty Byrd Parkinson lives in her home on land in Van Buren Township that was a part of the 400-acre family farm on which she was born 100 years ago[…]
VBT pays $650,000 in Civil Rights law suit
On Friday a check for $650,000 was put into the client trust account of Belleville attorneys DePietro & Day by insurance attorneys for settlement in a First Amendment law suit[…]
Editorial: Go to Dexter for example of a 30,000-square-foot library
The Belleville Area District Library Board met Tuesday and considered Options A, B, and C for a 30,000-square-foot-library in downtown Belleville. This is down from the 45,000-square-foot library on the[…]
Friends set benefit dinner to celebrate the life of Bruce Burnett
Bruce Burnett is suffering from a degenerating very rare brain disease called CJD and time is limited. Friends are having a party between 2 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 14[…]
DNA charge dismissed; Judge Strong dismisses appeal of Chapman’s trespassing conviction
On Nov. 3, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Craig S. Strong signed an order dismissing the appeal of the trespassing conviction of James Forrest Chapman of Belleville. On Nov. 9,[…]
School Board approves audit of $57 million funds for 2014-15 year
At Monday’s meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education approved the financial audit of some $57 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year, ending June 30. The audit had[…]
BHS Productions to present ’12 Angry Men’ Nov. 19-21
Belleville High School Productions will present the play “12 Angry Men” at the BHS Auditorium Nov. 19-21. Tickets may be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com or at the door before all[…]
New Kiwanis Club in tri-community sets first meeting on Nov. 18
A new tri-community Kiwanis Club is organizing and its first meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce building, 248 Main Street. For[…]
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