Suspect arrested after firing shots, barricading self in home
A suspect is in custody after police say he fired shots from his residence early Monday morning, Oct. 24, then barricaded himself inside a home in the 800 block of[…]
Van Buren School Board introduced to new Director of Finance
At the beginning of the Oct. 24 regular meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, Human Resources Director John Leroy introduced Pryia Nayak as the new director[…]
Belleville City Council OKs order for $650,000 fire truck from R&R
At its Oct. 17 regular meeting, the Belleville City Council added an item to the agenda and then unanimously approved it. Mayor Pro Tem Ken Voigt and Councilwoman Amy Henry[…]
Al Haidous, Corey Blue contend for Wayne County Commission
Incumbent Democrat Wayne County Commissioner Abdul “Al” Haidous and newcomer Corey Blue of Sumpter Township are vying in the Nov. 8 general election to represent the 11th district. Haidous, 79,[…]
Danyell Glover makes history at Belleville Area District Library
Danyell Glover of Belleville made history on Sunday, Oct. 16, by being the first patron of the Belleville Area District Library to enter the library on a Sunday. The library[…]
Men’s Club sets annual Breakfast to Benefit Homeless Veterans
The St. Anthony Catholic Church Men’s Club has scheduled its annual Breakfast to Benefit Homeless Veterans for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, in the Fr. Folta[…]
Gov. Whitmer cuts ribbon at Novi office of Our Next Energy, coming to VBT
Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer and others in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour on Oct. 20 at the new office in Novi for Our Next[…]
BHS Giant Helmet dedicated before Homecoming game
During Friday’s Belleville High School Homecoming football game, the public was introduced to the new Belleville Tigers Giant Helmet. Steve Strickland has created larger-than-life artworks in the form of giant[…]
BHS Homecoming King, Queen crowned Oct. 14
Belleville High School Homecoming King Danard Harvard and Homecoming Queen Nila Hooper were crowned during half-time ceremonies at the Oct. 14 football game against Livonia Franklin. BHS won 42-14, remaining[…]
2022 City of Belleville/Van Buren Township Goodfellows Applications for Assistance
Begin Tues., Nov. 1, thru Fri., Dec 2 Applications to receive assistance for the 2022 Belleville / Van Buren Township Goodfellows Christmas Food and Toy Distribution Program will begin 9[…]
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