Car crashes into Menards’ pond after driver veers off road
A 90-year-old driver from Grosse Ile Township was pulled out of his car in the retention pond at Menards on Belleville Road at about 3:48 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22. Van[…]
Living Nativity: ‘True Meaning of Christmas’ presented by Methodists
On Saturday, Dec. 7, immediately following the 6 p.m. lighted Christmas Parade in Belleville, members of First United Methodist Church invite the public to come over to the church to[…]
Brian A. Oakley appointed new chief judge at 34th District Court
On Nov. 22, 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley was appointed chief judge of the court by the Michigan Supreme Court for the two-year period commencing Jan. 1. The[…]
Van Buren School Board considers policy changes on vaping, drones, more
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education discussed changes to 20 policies for their first readings at its regular meeting Nov. 25. The changes were explained by Trustee Amy[…]
Editorial: Time to be thankful for what we’ve got
Thanksgiving Day reminds us to be grateful for what we have and who we have in our community, working hard to make things better. After Rosemary Loria’s death on Nov.[…]
Tigers fall to Brighton, 22-19, in State Semis
By Robert Mytych Independent Sports Writer Belleville Tigers football team’s bid to advance to its first-ever state final, fell two points shy in the final minute of play in is[…]
Laurain named president of Wayne Co. Assoc. of Chiefs of Police
On Nov. 19, 34th District Court Judge David M. Parrott swore in Van Buren Township Public Safety Director Gregory M. Laurain as president of the Wayne County Association of Chiefs[…]
Barbara Rogalle Miller retires after 40 years as attorney
After 40 years as an attorney in family law in Belleville, Barbara Rogalle Miller is taking down her shingle and retiring. The office in downtown Belleville will close as of[…]
Court Watching: Prosecutor drops felony charge against Bailey, keeps domestic violence
34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley was advised on Nov. 20 that the prosecutor had some issues with the gun and would like to dismiss the felony charge of[…]
Jerry, Peggy Zywicki mark 50 years of marriage
Jerry Zywicki and Peggy Hiveley were married at Fellowship Baptist Church in Wayne, MI, on Nov. 29, 1969. The reception followed at the PNA Hall in Sumpter Township. They live[…]
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