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[…]
VBT raises water, sewer rates for 2024
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved amended budgets for 2023 and proposed budgets for 2024 at its regular meeting on Oct. 17. That includes increases in rates for[…]
Halloween for kids
• Saturday, Oct. 28 – Van Buren Township Candy Loop at Quirk Park, 4-6 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 28 – Belleville High School Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. • Sunday,[…]
Monster Mutt Walk winners by category
There were 34 participants in the Monster Mutt Walk this year. The competition was held on Fourth Street Place in Belleville on Saturday afternoon. It is sponsored by the Belleville[…]
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