New School: A proposal for educational reform
By Wayde Hoppe Van Buren Township Parents, politicians and unions are perpetually at odds over what to teach, how to teach and now, where to teach. Perhaps the time for[…]
Editorial: We’re learning a lot with virtual meetings, classes
Before COVID, many thought it was a bit strange to see the pictures of people walking down the street in China wearing face masks. Now we all know about masks[…]
Head-on collision kills one, injures four in Van Buren Township
A 19-year-old Van Buren Township resident was killed in a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Belleville Road on Sunday that sent four others to hospitals with minor to critical injuries. At[…]
2020 BHS Athletics Hall of fame includes Medley, Colletta, Ferris, Ashley, Chudzinski
Van Buren Public Schools Athletic Director Joseph Brodie has announced the winners in the 2020 Hall of Fame: David Medley, Mike Colletta, Jill Ferris David Medley, coach, track and cross[…]
Library closed until further notice: Staff member has COVID
The Belleville Area District Library in downtown Belleville, along with its Sumpter Township Media Center, are closed until further notice, according to a posting on its website over the weekend.[…]
Dingell collecting Valentines for vets, frontline workers
With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) encouraged local students to participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” project by making handmade valentine cards for local[…]
Gordon, Ann Runyon to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13
Gordon and Ann Runyon of Belleville were married in 1951 and will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13. The couple has six children, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren,[…]
VB School Board decides not to sell nine acres for pot shop
After the Jan. 25 Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education meeting where there was much discussion about whether to consider selling nine acres on Sumpter Road that was sure[…]
Court Watching: Preliminary exam for Egypt’s murder case reset to March 22, 23, 25
During a special court session on Jan. 25 to discuss court logistics and a defense attorney’s objection to the protection order on the evidence, 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks[…]
GriefShare to begin 13-week group at Romulus 5 Pts. Church
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the 13-week seminar/support group GriefShare at 5 Points Church. The church, located[…]
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