VBT approves budgets for 2025, honors Commissioner Haidous
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees which has been working on its 2025 budgets since April, held the required public hearings at the last meeting, and finally on Oct.[…]
Belleville city council to sell Priority Waste bins left in city
When the city of Belleville signed a contract with a new trash service, its former provider, Priority Waste, pretty much left town before the end of its contract. Residents were[…]
Rep. Reggie Miller presents $750,000 check to city
On Friday, Oct. 18, State Rep. Reggie Miller, D-Van Buren Township, presented a check for $750,000 to the city of Belleville for bank stabilization and landscaping at Horizon Park. Present[…]
Monster Mutt Walk: Winners by Category
There were 34 participants in the Monster Mutt Walk this year. Cutest 1st, Maybel, French Bulldog, Sophia Sloan, Belleville 2nd, Alex, Shitzu mix, Ken Voigt, Belleville 3rd , Koko Bean,[…]
Sumpter board approves 3 reappointments to planning commission
At its meeting on Oct. 8, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the supervisor’s reappointments of three members to the planning commission. Jane Stalmack and Matt Oddy were[…]
Eagles to appreciate veterans with free supper on Sat., Nov. 9
The Van Buren Eagles, 9961 Beck Rd., Van Buren Township, will present a Veterans’ Appreciation Supper on Saturday, Nov. 9. The meal is free to all veterans and $10 per[…]
City of Belleville voters to consider four changes on Nov. 5
Voters in the Nov. 5 General Election in the city of Belleville will consider four changes to the City Charter, which was written in 1982. At the end of the[…]
Editorial: Should school district join suit over insulin costs?
After spending time on Oct. 14 discussing the low educational scores in the district and what to do about them, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously[…]
Belleville Lake Dance Company brings new ballroom to area
By Belinda Patrick and Heather Krulack There’s a new dance studio in town called Belleville Lake Dance Company, located at 500 E. Huron River Dr. in Belleville. It features an[…]
BHS Class of 1964 holds 60th reunion at Belleville Yacht Club on Sept. 28
By Leonard Silvenis BHS Class of 1964 The Belleville High School Class of 1964 held its 60th class reunion at Belleville Yacht Club on Saturday Sept. 28. Tables were set[…]
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