Six summer concerts in VBT will be at four different locations
Since the stage in Van Buren Park is crumbling and about to be torn down, the VBT Parks and Recreation Department is planning this summer’s concerts in four different locations[…]
November election to fill two council seats, mayor’s position in City of Belleville
In the Nov. 3 election voters will fill two council seats and the mayor’s position in the City of Belleville. The seats currently are filled by Councilmen Jack Loria and[…]
Sumpter Board votes to put security cameras in township hall, fire dept.
Sumpter Township is putting security cameras in the township hall and the fire hall after a unanimous decision by the township board at its May 12 meeting. The Ostech Group[…]
District Library to host PATH to better health classes starting June 16
Interactive workshops will be held at the Belleville Area District Library to provide the skills and tools needed by people living with chronic health conditions to improve their health and[…]
District Library to host classes for those with concerns about falling
The Senior Alliance will hold “A Matter of Balance” class at 10:30 a.m. once a week from June 3 to July 22 at the Belleville Area District Library. The program[…]
Reconnect, Revisit, Reminisce at the BHS Class of ’65 50th reunion
The Belleville High School Class of 1965 is planning its 50th class reunion in August. Committee members are inviting all class members to join in for a week end of[…]
Sumpter Planners send amendment to Board on Roller Rink permit
At its regular meeting May 14, the Sumpter Township Planning Commission approved an amendment to the special exception use permit for the Sumpter Roller Rink, 19750 Sumpter Road. After many[…]
Property owners appeal rejection of plans for sun room on VBT shoreline
At the May 18 work/study meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, an appeal to the township board by a couple who live on the lakeshore in the[…]
Winners named in 2015 Sumpter Fest Parade
The prize-winning entries of more than 30 in Saturday’s 40th-Annual Sumpter Country Fest Parade were announced at the pavilion after the parade. Children’s Group: • 1st place – Rollers Skate[…]
Library Board unanimously selects Suchy as new director
After conducting three interviews of finalists on Friday, May 15, the Belleville Area District Library Board voted unanimously to offer the position of director to Mary Jo Suchy, who has[…]
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