City Council considers ways to fund $3-4M in streetwork
The Belleville City Council is considering how to fund the upgrading of all the streets within the city, with costs in the area of $3-4 million. At a special meeting[…]
VBT DDA reconsiders Christmas lights
At the end of its July 25 regular meeting, Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority chairman Craig Atchinson asked if the board would like to revisit Christmas lights. The item[…]
State Rep. Reggie Miller responds to recall efforts over hate crime bill
Recall petitions have been filed against at least six Democratic representatives in the Michigan Legislature, including Rep. Reggie Miller, D-31, of Van Buren Township. Two Republicans also have been targeted.[…]
Belleville Fire Dept. hands out treats to business
On July 26, the Belleville Fire Department surprised Moving the Mitten with some tasty treats. This is a new program rolled out by the fire department to show thanks to[…]
Crain’s Detroit Business honors Jennifer Dale of Van Buren Township
Jennifer L Dale, a 20-year resident of Van Buren Township, is one of those named a 2023 honoree as Crain’s Detroit Business Most Notable Leaders in Fundraising. Crain’s said these[…]
Belleville Area Council for the Arts honors memory of Neil Griffin
Family members and friends of Thelma Griffin and the late Neil Griffin gathered at the Belleville Area Council for the Arts Music Lakeside performance on July 27 to dedicate the[…]
Court Watching
Dennis Austin Thick Dennis Austin Thick, 53, of Belleville was video-arraigned in custody at Van Buren Township police department on July 31 on charges of stalking and disturbing the peace[…]
Editorial: Should city OK proposed smoke-free ordinance?
Belleville Councilwoman Kelly Bates, who works in Ann Arbor, proposed a smoke-free ordinance for the city at Monday’s meeting, based on what Ann Arbor has approved. It applied to all[…]
City of Belleville candidates file for five seats open in November election
All five seats on the Belleville City Council are up for election on the Nov. 7 General Election. The deadline to file was 4 p.m. July 25 and the Independent[…]
Metro Baptist Church celebrates 50 years with same pastor
Dr. John and Linda Vaprezsan celebrated the 50th anniversary of Metro Baptist Church on July 15. They started the church on July 15, 1973 at 894 E. Huron River Drive,[…]
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