Eugene Bleil, BHS Class of ’38, writes book on Bataan Death March
Eugene Bleil, 91, who grew up in Van Buren Township and graduated from Belleville High School in 1938, hitch-hiked to Detroit with his brother in 1939 to enlist in the[…]
Belleville Planners OK new zoning ordinance revisions for storage
At its regular meeting on Jan. 12 the Belleville Planning Commission approved, by a 6-1 vote, some changes to the city’s zoning ordinance dealing with storage of recreational vehicles, boats,[…]
11th District Democrats to hold May 5 caucus at Victory Station in Belleville
On Monday, the Belleville City Council gave unanimous approval for local Democrats to use Victory Station at Five Points for their May 5 Presidential Primary Caucus. John Herman, president of[…]
VB School Board to swear-in new members, vote on officers
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Rawsonville Elementary School to swear in and seat newly elected[…]
Sumpter Township’s newest part-time police officer
Sumpter Township’s newest part-time police officer is Chaim Michael Kozak, center, who was approved by the township board at its Aug. 9 meeting. He poses with Chief Jim Pierce,[…]
Van Buren Public School District readies for Quality Assurance team
On Sunday, May 6, a five-member team will come to town with the intention of scrutinizing the educational work of the Van Buren Public Schools District in order to present[…]
Judge binds over 3 VBT teens for trial, 1 teen waives pre-trial exam
Four Van Buren Township 17-year-old males are scheduled to be arraigned on the evidence at 9 a.m. May 8 at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit on charges[…]
VBT man pleads guilty to Receiving & Concealing stolen goods
Thomas Michael Johnson, 51, of Van Buren Township pleaded guilty to one count of Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property at a court session April 27 before 34th District Court Chief[…]
DIA artworks coming to 7 outdoor sites in Belleville in September
The Detroit Institute of Arts is planning an unveiling day for the seven works of art that will be installed in outdoor locations around Belleville in mid September and stay[…]
The Moslem Shriners provided a large contingent of Parade Units
The Moslem Shriners provided a large contingent of parade units Saturday, including the only clowns in the parade, carried in a vehicle with a Shrine Circus license plate. The Shriners[…]
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