Extra Things I Know for July 2
Editor’s note: This is Rosemary Otzman’s final opinion column, “Extra Things I Know.” She retired June 30. On Dec. 3, 1994, there was a double rainbow over Belleville Lake as[…]
Letters to the Editor – July 2 edition
Belleville residents deserve answers on city manager selection To the editor: This is to the Belleville community and City Council: I am writing to express serious concern about the[…]
Van Buren Twp DDA Approves Scout for Grants for Another Two Years
At its regular meeting on June 23, the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to renew the Wade Trim Professional Services Funding Scout for two years at a[…]
Sumpter Summer Jam Concert Set for July 3, Followed by Fireworks
The Sumpter Township Parks and Recreation Committee presents Sumpter Summer Jam free concert at 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the community center pavilion, 23501 Sumpter Rd. The event[…]
Wayne County Election Commission OKs wording for VBT recall
On June 23, the Wayne County Election Commission reviewed two proposals for recall wording against the seven elected officials in Van Buren Township over their approval of the data center.[…]
Editorial: July 4 Marks 250 Years of the United States of America
On Saturday, July 4, we can all celebrate 250 years of the United States of America. It was a bumpy road to this place, but anything worth having in life[…]
Editorial: The times they are a’changing
As June heads into July, readers will notice that things are changing. The way the papers are being delivered to stores and other locations is undergoing a facelift. We can’t[…]
City offers city manager’s job to Brady Peck, on 4-1 vote
On June 22, the Belleville City Council voted 4-1 to offer the contract for city manager to Brady Peck, director of operations for Washtenaw County. Councilman Randy Priest cast the[…]
Cozadd Rotary Foundation gives $15,000 grant to FMAR
On June 9, the Charles B. Cozadd Rotary Foundation presented a $15,000 grant to Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue at the FMAR facility, 51299 Arkona Rd., Sumpter Township. The grant[…]
VBT board approves sanitary, water line plans for data center
By Emily Flesch Special Writer At its regular meeting on June 16, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved two separate proposals from Fishbeck Engineering for the Panattoni[…]
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