Alyssa Harris is state finalist in National American Miss Michigan pageant
Alyssa Harris, age 15, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Michigan Pageant to be held July 4-6 at the Adoba Hotel in Dearborn. The[…]
Shelby Wilson graduates from U of M Dearborn, gets scholarship at EMU
Shelby Wilson of Belleville, the 2011 valedictorian at Huron High School in New Boston, recently graduated from the University of Michigan–Dearborn earning the department award for honors in psychology. In[…]
Correction: There were only two candidates for Library Director
In our story on page three last week – “Library Board approves $3,800 for consultant to help in director search” – we reported that board chairman Mary Jane Dawson said[…]
Lifelong Belleville resident Bettie Thurston celebrates 95th birthday
Bettie (Wilson) Thurston, lifelong Belleville resident, recently celebrated her 95th birthday. She was born April 28, 1920, at home, which was located behind what is now Chase Bank. She was[…]
‘inspired’ — 2015 Van Buren Public Schools Student Art Show, Grades K-12
Artists in grades K-3 received participation stickers. 4th GRADE 1st Place – Evan Sills from Edgemont Elementary, glue, chalk pastels 2nd Place – Krystal Kendrick from Edgemont Elementary, tissue paper[…]
VBT prevails in mediation for firing Anthony Karver
The firing of Van Buren Township Fire Inspector Anthony Karver more than a year ago was upheld by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in its findings issued April 10.[…]
City Council sets special meeting to decide on bond for road repair
A special work/study session has been set for 6 p.m., May 11, by the Belleville City Council to consider going out for a bond to repair city streets. DPW Director[…]
Library Board approves $3,800 for consultant to help in director search
The Belleville Area District Library Board approved paying $3,800 for services of consulting firm Hartzell-Mika to help them find the best new director for the local library. At the board’s[…]
Judge Parrott dismisses charges against Dunn after witness doesn’t show up
On April 8, 34th District Court Judge David Parrott dismissed charges against defendant Michael Earl Dunn, 45, when the complainant/witness against him did not appear in court. The charges were[…]
Sumpter gives $10,000 to support Belleville Area Museum
After 17 years of not financially supporting the Belleville Area Museum, the Sumpter Township Board at its April 14 meeting voted unanimously to send $10,000 to the museum. The allocation[…]
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