Three probationary fire fighters promoted in Belleville
At the Belleville City Council meeting on Oct. 16, three probationary fire fighters were promoted to full fire fighter status. They are Robert Gay, Michael Wisniewski, and Michael Harper.
Belleville Fire Dept. Auxiliary announces $21,000 earned for truck
The Belleville Fire Department Auxiliary raised $21,000 to “Dress the Truck” at its event at the Belleville Yacht Club on Oct. 7. At the Oct. 16 meeting of the Belleville[…]
The bet is on: Northville Mustangs or Belleville Tigers
Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull and Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara have made a spirited bet on their high school football teams; with the championship game this Friday, the winner[…]
Faith Denton United Methodist Church sets crochet class in Dec.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, a free crochet class starts at noon at Faith Denton United Methodist Church, 2020 Denton Rd., Van Buren Township. Those who know how to crochet are[…]
Editorial: Harvest Fest to fill Saturday with lots of activities
Those who are interested in tractors – old and new – should have a great time at Belleville’s tractor parade, starting at about 11 a.m. and coming up Main Street.[…]
Moore, Groom, Evans all sentenced to prison for Egypt’s murder
On Oct. 5, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Wanda Evans sentenced to prison the last two defendants on trial for the shooting death of Jacqueline Elizabeth “Egypt” Covington in 2017[…]
VBT releases the rest of engineering funds for Denton Rd. Bridge
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted to release the rest of the funds set aside for engineering work on the Denton Road Bridge, at its regular meeting on[…]
VBT DDA approves commitment of $400,000 for Tyler Rd. sidewalk
The Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority committed $400,000 towards a matching grant application for pedestrian and non-motorized improvements along Tyler Road from the new community center building to Morton[…]
VBPS School Board told huge number of meals served at BHS
Human Resources Director John Leroy announced at Monday’s meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education that the district is having to hire more staff for food service[…]
Sumpter board honors POW, MIA at special ceremony at meeting
Sumpter Township Manager Anthony Burdick, a Korean War veteran, and LeRoy Paige, a Sumpter resident who is a Vietnam vet, led a five-minute Day of Remembrance ceremony during the township[…]
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