69.55% of voters turn out for election in Van Buren Township
In the Nov. 5 General Election in Van Buren Township, 4,329 were early voters, 5,505 turned out on election day and there were 8,010 absentee voters. 17,844 total voters turned[…]
Editorial: Can’t get election results to you on paper this week
Hopefully, the results of the Nov. 5 General Election will be available soon after the polls close. We will not be able to report that to you in print, because[…]
Court Watching: Shooting at Waverly Apts. Leads to arrest with nine counts
Torrance Deshawn Limmitt, 26, of Van Buren Township was charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to inflict bodily harm less than murder/strangulation, assault with a dangerous[…]
125 people take part in annual VBT Punkin’ Roll
About 125 people took part in the Van Buren Township Punkin’ Roll Out on Saturday morning, Nov. 2, at the sled hill in Van Buren Park. Lots of Halloween pumpkins[…]
N. Liberty Street to be blocked
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, a temporary traffic shift will be in place near 380 N. Liberty St. in the city of Belleville to facilitate a wastewater pipe repair. The project[…]
Huron-Clinton Metroparks 2025 annual passes on sale now
What’s the best time to get the 2025 Huron-Clinton Metroparks annual park pass? Right now. That’s because the parks system is providing a special $5 discount to residents of the[…]
BACA raffle to support Missoula Children’s Theater next summer
The Belleville Area Council for the Arts (BACA) announces its sponsorship of a raffle to support the return of Missoula Children’s Theater summer 2025 for a musical production. The raffle[…]
Sumpter Township holds special meeting on Halloween night
Sumpter Township Supervisor Tim Bowman called a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Due to Early Voting at the township hall, this meeting was held at the[…]
Fire Fighter Landskroener now full fire fighter at Belleville FD
On Nov. 1, Belleville Probationary Fire Fighter Andrew Landskroener was promoted to full fire fighter status. FF Landskroener successfully completed all requirements during his 6-month probationary period and has become[…]
Election wins in the Nov. 5 General Election
State Rep. remains Reggie Miller 34th District Court Judge is Teresa Patton Van Buren Township Trustees won as listed, write in candidate failed. Sumpter Township board won as listed, supervisor[…]
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