City Council approves closing Main St. on summer Mondays for car show
The Belleville City Council unanimously approved a plan to close part of Main Street every Monday this summer between 6 and 9 p.m. for a “Cruisin’ on the Bayou” car[…]
Sumpter: All properties helped by Sumpter no longer need floodplain insurance
At the June 12 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees, Supervisor Johnny Vawters issued an update on the properties that had been listed in the new FEMA floodplain[…]
VBT Police seek armed robber of Dominic’s store on Haggerty
Van Buren Township Police are investigating the armed robbery and assault of the owner of Dominic’s Liquor & Deli in the Haggerty Center Plaza, 9880 Haggerty Road, at about 10:56[…]
Man stabs assailant in eye after being shot during carjack attempt
A Van Buren Township resident was on his way to his daughter’s house in Ypsilanti to do some painting for her, when he stopped to help a motorist who waved[…]
Sumpter Planners to consider site plan for Wolverine Power
Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative that owns the power plant on Rawsonville Road wants to build a “weather structure” and its plans will be on the agenda of the 7 p.m.,[…]
Belleville City Council approves $2,031,972 balanced budget
At its regular meeting June 4, the Belleville City Council approved a $2,031,972 balanced budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year beginning July 1. The council also approved budget amendments to the[…]
VBT Police investigate unsuccessful armed robbery at Cititrend
Van Buren Township Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that was foiled when the cashier couldn’t open her cash drawer. VBT Police Captain Gregory Laurain said a black male[…]
School Board chooses Van Tassel for Superintendent
Michael Van Tassel of Ann Arbor, principal of Belleville High School since May 2010, was the only internal candidate applying for the position of superintendent of the Van Buren Public[…]
Sumpter Twp. OKs up to $3,000 to study crumbling pump station
The Police Officers Association of Michigan union agreement has been expired for some time and they already pay the 20%. The other two unions for city employees expire June 30.[…]
Belleville OKs plan for upgrades to Village Park with county parks funds a a By Rosemary K. Otzman
Village Park, Belleville largest city park, will be getting a shelter and several outdoor fitness stations. At its regular meeting June 4, the City Council approved an agreement with Wayne[…]
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