Hampton Manor changes removed from VBT commission agenda
The requested changes for the site plan for the almost complete Hampton Manor construction in Van Buren Township were removed from the agenda before the regular meeting of the planning[…]
Belleville Fire Dept. does reverse trick or treat
Belleville Fire surprised the residents of Belleville Co-op on Sumpter Road on Saturday, Oct. 28, during their Halloween party for what they dubbed as “reverse trick or treat.” Chief II[…]
Sexton, 53, of Belleville charged with Oakland County bank robbery
Shannon Donald Sexton, 53, of Belleville, who is on parole from a 2014 federal bank robbery conviction, is being held on a $1 million bond after he was charged Oct.[…]
Holiday Book Fest set for Saturday, Sunday at Belleville Area Library
The Friends of the Belleville Area District Library will present its Holiday Book Fest sale of used books and other media this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5 at[…]
Sumpter Twp. board removes cemetery ordinance from agenda
A proposed new cemetery ordinance to replace the 60-year-old ordinance was removed from the agenda by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on Oct. 24 after[…]
2023 City of Belleville/Van Buren Township Goodfellows Application
Begins Monday, Nov. 6, thru Friday, Dec. 1 Applications to receive assistance for the 2023 Belleville/Van Buren Township Goodfellows Christmas Food and Toy Distribution program will begin 9 a.m., Monday,[…]
Van Buren Township planners approve Cobblestone Creek amended site plan
After almost an hour of discussion during its regular meeting on Oct. 25, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission unanimously approved granting site plan amendments of elevations for new houses[…]
34th District Court – Court Watching
Damarius Dontaye Tubbs Damarius Dontaye Tubbs, 31, of Ypsilanti, was scheduled for his preliminary exam on Oct. 25 at 34th District Court and he waived his exam and was bound[…]
Sec. Benson testifies in support of bills on financial disclosure
On Oct. 25, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee in support of SB 613, 614, 615, and 616, legislation that would expand and require[…]
Guest Editorial: Clouds continue to hang over state’s transparency laws
When there was a change in leadership in Michigan’s legislature earlier this year, hope rose again in the hearts of citizens who want a more transparent state government. Maybe, it[…]
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