Correction: Enhancement Millage was approved by voters in 2016, not 1994
The Wayne County Regional Enhancement Millage was approved by voters in 2016, not 1994 as reported in last week’s story on the Oct. 14 Van Buren Public Schools Board of[…]
Belleville DDA considers new city clock on 4th St. Sq.
On Oct. 16, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority agreed something should be done about the malfunctioning clock on the Fourth Street Square. Assistant City Manager/DDA Director Steve Jones reported the[…]
Law suit over radio-active waste disposal moved to federal court
Wayne Disposal, Inc., the hazardous waste landfill in Van Buren Township, moved the lawsuit filed against it to federal court on Oct. 15, citing a constitutional clause it argues blocks[…]
VBT approves budgets for 2025, honors Commissioner Haidous
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees which has been working on its 2025 budgets since April, held the required public hearings at the last meeting, and finally on Oct.[…]
Belleville city council to sell Priority Waste bins left in city
When the city of Belleville signed a contract with a new trash service, its former provider, Priority Waste, pretty much left town before the end of its contract. Residents were[…]
Rep. Reggie Miller presents $750,000 check to city
On Friday, Oct. 18, State Rep. Reggie Miller, D-Van Buren Township, presented a check for $750,000 to the city of Belleville for bank stabilization and landscaping at Horizon Park. Present[…]
Monster Mutt Walk: Winners by Category
There were 34 participants in the Monster Mutt Walk this year. Cutest 1st, Maybel, French Bulldog, Sophia Sloan, Belleville 2nd, Alex, Shitzu mix, Ken Voigt, Belleville 3rd , Koko Bean,[…]
Sumpter board approves 3 reappointments to planning commission
At its meeting on Oct. 8, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the supervisor’s reappointments of three members to the planning commission. Jane Stalmack and Matt Oddy were[…]
Eagles to appreciate veterans with free supper on Sat., Nov. 9
The Van Buren Eagles, 9961 Beck Rd., Van Buren Township, will present a Veterans’ Appreciation Supper on Saturday, Nov. 9. The meal is free to all veterans and $10 per[…]
City of Belleville voters to consider four changes on Nov. 5
Voters in the Nov. 5 General Election in the city of Belleville will consider four changes to the City Charter, which was written in 1982. At the end of the[…]
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