VB Public Schools board approves non-homestead millage resolution
At its regular meeting on Nov. 13, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education approved a non-homestead millage resolution to go on the Feb. 27 ballot. To continue to[…]
MDOT virtual public open house available through Dec. 16
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual open house to provide feedback on the ongoing National Environmental Policy Act Environmental Assessment (EA) for[…]
Court Watching: Exam set Dec. 6 for man accused of stealing catalytic converters
Matthew Mark Taylor, 29, of Sumpter Township had his live preliminary exams on four cases adjourned from their Oct. 18 date to noon on Dec. 6. He said his assigned[…]
Editorial: Small crowd honors military veterans at Belleville ceremony
It was a beautiful, sunny day on Saturday when a small crowd gathered at the Veterans Memorial in Belleville to honor military veterans retired and in service. It was disappointing,[…]
BHS Tiger Drama to present ‘Clue’ for three performances Nov. 17, 18
By Andrea Van Den Bergh Van Buren Township Belleville High School Tiger Drama will be performing “Clue On Stage — High School Edition” for three performances on Nov. 17 and[…]
Kenneth Voigt elected new mayor of Belleville
Present Mayor Pro-Tem Kenneth Voigt was elected mayor of the City of Belleville at the Nov. 7 general election. His term is 4 years. He received 311 votes (97.80%). There[…]
VBT grants 1-yr. amendment to deal with University of Michigan
Barbara Miller, who was on the committee to negotiate the ground lease agreement with the University of Michigan for Van Buren Park property more than 25 years ago, stepped up[…]
Belleville City Council wrestles with MIOSHA complaint on safety
An Aug. 23 employee complaint to Michigan OSHA charging unsafe working conditions at Belleville City Hall, pushed the city council on Monday to look into whether they should reroof the[…]
Two lanes closed on westbound I-94 locally on Nov. 15-16
Weather permitting, crews will close the middle lane of westbound I-94 from Belleville to Rawsonville roads starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, to install pavement markings for the ongoing[…]
BHS football wins Regional title, in Semi-Finals on Saturday, Nov. 18
The Belleville High School Varsity Boys’ football team beat Northville High School on Saturday at the BHS field for the regional title and now will progress to the Michigan High[…]
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