VBT Planners hold public hearing on Bethany expansion
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A large number of supporters of Bethany Bible Church attended the Aug. 14 public hearing before the Van Buren Township Planning Commission to consider[…]
Speed, alcohol believed to contribute to head-on collision in Van Buren Twp.
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor While the Van Buren Township Planning Commission was considering federally funded work planned for Belleville Road to make it safer, police were cleaning up[…]
Belleville, Van Buren, Sumpter host this year’s Senior Olympics party
A crowd of senior citizens had lunch at Belleville High School’s new Commons area on Friday when Belleville, Van Buren, and Sumpter hosted the ninth-annual Western Wayne County Senior Olympics[…]
Ex-attorney White hires Michael Vincent for criminal investigation
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Attorney Michael J. Vincent of Ypsilanti has been hired by former Belleville attorney Thomas A. White to represent White during the Michigan State Police’s[…]
Belleville City Council OKs hiring appraiser for proposed library site
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Belleville City Council approved paying up to $4,000 to get two of its parcels appraised as the Belleville Area District Library attempts to[…]
MSP assembling case against ex-attorney White
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Michigan State Police Det./Sgt. Marc Moore said on Monday afternoon that he is working on the criminal case against former Belleville attorney Thomas A.[…]
VBT Police get warrant for Iowa woman who left baby in hot, locked car
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Aisha Tahir, 29, of Dubuque, Iowa, is charged with leaving a child in a vehicle resulting in physical harm to the child – and[…]
VBT planners decide to consider minor changes to Master Plan
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Under state law, a planning commission must review its master Plan every five years and decide whether it needs updating or to be completely[…]
Tindall, Balderston, Fielder file for two city seats in November election
Incumbent Councilwoman Kim Tindall, newcomer Robert Balderston, and former Mayor Tom Fielder, and filed by the Tuesday 4 p.m. deadline as candidates for two open seats on the Belleville City[…]
Sumpter Planners OK site plan for Fox Auto’s new self-service building
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The site plan for Fox Auto’s proposed new self-service building off Bemis Road was approved with stipulations by the Sumpter Township Planning Commission at[…]
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