VBT planners give preliminary approval for Taiwan company
There was some concern on the already problematic intersection of Belleville and Van Born roads and what the influx of new employees would bring there, but on April 26 the[…]
Belleville DDA matches $3,000 grant to BACA by VBT DDA
Although its written policy calls for a $2,000 cap on marketing grants to community organizations, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to give a $3,000 grant to the Music[…]
Rawsonville Elem. on lockdown for 15 min. after gun nearby
Rawsonville Elementary School was called by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department around 9:15 a.m. May 1 to alert school officials that there was gunfire in the vicinity of the school and[…]
Man who died at library was Kyle Taylor of VBT
Belleville Police Chief Dave Robinson announced on May 1 that through investigative efforts his department was able to make notification to next-of-kin in death investigation 23-1074 that occurred on April[…]
Thomas, Kelly Bates find two rare conch shells in Florida search
While shelling in Sanibel Island, FL, recently, Belleville City Councilwoman Kelly Bates and her husband Thomas finally found “the one!” Well, it actually was “the two!” While shelling near Lighthouse[…]
Library asks for input on what kind of history programs you want
Nikki Pickeral, an assistant in the circulation department of the Belleville Area District Library, presented a “Hometown Heritage” program April 27 where she encouraged those present to learn local history[…]
Sumpter Township Board hears expert on cyber security
David Behen of SensCy addressed the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its April 25 workshop for 30 minutes, urging them to set up an educational program in cyber security[…]
Editorial: The Veterans Banners are on Shannon’s porch
Spring is here. The Belleville High School seniors’ banners with their smiling faces on them are now hanging along Main Street and adjoining thoroughfares in the city of Belleville. And,[…]
Police investigate April 21 death outside library
On Friday, April 21, at about 5:50 p.m., the Belleville Police Department was dispatched to the Belleville Area District Library, 167 Fourth St., on a report of a male down[…]
David Robinson selected as Monroe City Manager
David Robinson, who has been serving as City Manager/Police Chief for the city of Belleville since May 3, 2021, was selected as the new City Manager for the city of[…]
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