Hole patched up in the night on West Columbia Avenue in Belleville
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A considerable hole in the pavement of West Columbia Avenue in the City of Belleville was reported in front of St. Anthony Catholic Church[…]
Court Watching: Jury trials set in circuit court for Billy Ray Patrick, Vena Mixon
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor After appearances at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit last week, defendants Billy Ray Patrick of Belleville and Vena Mixon of Sumpter[…]
Court Watching: Coskie bound over on charge he shot, killed Eric Williams
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Accused murderer Kenneth William Coskie of Van Buren Township told police he shot and killed Eric Williams because he was afraid Williams would beat[…]
Councilwoman Tindall opposes ’16 days of alcohol’ on 4th St. Sq.
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A weekly outside beer garden on the city’s Fourth Street Square for the Bayou Grill and the BooVille weekend of alcohol-related events on the[…]
VBT Board turns down attorney’s opinion, but doesn’t say what it was
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its regular meeting on July 1, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to turn down the attorney’s opinion letter and[…]
VBT passenger dies when car hits tree on Morton Taylor Road
Marcus McIntosh, a 21-year-old resident of Van Buren Township, died early Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding hit a tree on Morton Taylor Road, just north[…]
Sgt. Beesley’s family moves into their new, free home in VBT
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor On June 30, officials from Van Buren Township and a crowd of other well-wishers welcomed Sgt. Todd Beesely, his wife Jennifer, and their six[…]
Court Watching: Dauwan Smith bound over for trial on Chop Shop charges
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Dauwan Smith, 54, has been bound over to circuit court for an arraignment on the information at 9 a.m., July 2, for charges surrounding[…]
VBT Sgts. Kelle, Abdilla graduate from School of Police Staff, Command
Two sergeants with the Van Buren Township Police Department graduated Friday from the 351st Class of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. VBT Director of Public Safety Gregory[…]
BHS All-Class Alumni Reunion set for Sept. 13 at high school cafeteria
This year’s Belleville High School All-Class Alumni Reunion will be held in the BHS cafeteria on Saturday, Sept. 13. A social gathering and school tour is set for 2-5 p.m.,[…]
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