By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer At its March 23 regular meeting, the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) directed its planning consultants to put together a request for[…]
Van Buren DDA gets $774,620 grant for Belleville Road updates
The Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was informed last week that it has been awarded $774,620 of state funds through Wayne County to upgrade Belleville Road from the[…]
Belleville Rotary Club honors Don Juchartz for 50 years of service
On April 23, the Belleville Rotary Club honored member Don Juchartz for his 50 years of service to the Belleville Club and Rotary International. It was noted that Juchartz, 84,[…]
Aaron Lorincz of Sumpter wins Singles Bowling Championship
Aaron Lorincz of Sumpter Township won the Intercollegiate Singles Bowling Championship in Lincoln, Neb. on April 20. He qualified first, out of 602 male bowlers, at sectionals which were held[…]
ATV accident in Sumpter Township leaves five hurt
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Michelle Reaume, 23, decided to take one last ride on her ATV just after midnight on Sunday (April 28) during a get-together she hosted[…]
Time to sign up for annual Baby Contest at Sumpter Country Fest
The Sumpter Township Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its 2013 Cutest Baby Boy and Baby Girl Contest on Memorial Day week end, May 24-27, as part of the annual[…]
Thunder Over Michigan Air Show rescheduled for Aug. 10, 11
The Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Van Buren Township has changed its 2013 dates from the original June 15-16 to Aug. 10-11. The Air Show[…]
Belleville DDA to join with BYC to add city cleanup to lake cleanup
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Saturday, May 18, is the day set for BYC’s annual lake cleanup and this year the City of Belleville will be joining in to[…]
Distinguished Grads: Halton, McQuaid, Mida, Dunaycazn
Belleville High School invites the public to attend induction ceremonies for the Belleville High School Distinguished Graduates Hall of Fame at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at the BHS Auditorium,[…]
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