Editorial: City Council grants itself longer terms
Although city council terms are four years under the current city charter, at Monday’s meeting the Belleville City Council voted unanimously for a resolution that gives themselves an extra year[…]
City Council adds another $15,000 to legal action against landfill
At the Oct. 7 meeting of the Belleville City Council, the council voted unanimously to add another $15,000 to its share of the legal bill to fight the delivery of[…]
BHS Homecoming Court announced, winners to be crowned during Friday’s game
Members of the Belleville High School Homecoming Court for this weekend’s celebration have been announced. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime at Friday’s football game. The court[…]
New write-in joins Democratic candidates in VBT board election
All of the candidates for Van Buren Township offices are Democrats and were unopposed in the August primary election. But, write-in candidate Janine Houle filed at noon on Oct. 1[…]
Six candidates running for four seats on Van Buren Brd. of Education
Six candidates are running for four, four-year terms on the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education. Five names will be on the ballot. Incumbent Kelly Owen filed as a[…]
VBT Clerk Leon Wright announces he is now a ‘proud grandpapa’
At the end of the Oct. 1 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Clerk Leon Wright announced that he is now a “proud grandpapa.” He said the[…]
2025 Salary Schedule proposed for Van Buren Twp. administration
To take effect Jan. 1, 2025 Supervisor $125,000 Clerk $116,000 Treasurer $116,000 Trustees $ 22,000 Deputy Supervisor $112,000 Confid. Admin. Assist. $ 66,950 Dir. Community Services $112,000 Residential Appraiser $[…]
Guiding Harbor by Jennifer Trotter
Just imagine. You are at work one day and someone comes to you and says you can’t go home. You are going to live with another family not too far[…]
VBT board approves amendment to Walden Woods agreement
The planned unit development agreement (PUD) that Van Buren Township had with original developer Hayden Gregory Associates for the construction of Walden Woods subdivision has now been amended to pave[…]
Arts Council announces three judges for this weekend’s annual art show
The Belleville Area Council for the Arts will present its 15th-annual Community Art Show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Oct. 11-13, at the Belleville Yacht Club, 831 E. Huron River[…]
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