Supt. Kudlak reverses: Now preK-6th grade students must mask
At the Aug. 23 meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, School Supt. Pete Kudlak said a little over two weeks ago he announced that masks would[…]
Masks encouraged but not required for Keystone students
Before the regular meeting of the Keystone Academy Board of Directors on Aug. 12, the board discussed a letter sent out by Principal Jorvana Drain that announced masks are strongly[…]
Editorial: ‘Goat Scaping’ comes to Horizon Park shoreline
After the Belleville City Council unanimously accepted the low bid of Randy Brown Landscaping to bring goats to Horizon Park to remove the vegetation along the water, there was some[…]
25th-annual Bridge Walk set Aug. 19, plus Taste of Belleville
The 25th-annual Belleville Bridge Walk will begin with ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, that will re-dedicate Doane’s Landing Park, which was recently renovated. Belleville Mayor Pro-Tem Jesse Marcotte[…]
Brief, severe storm turns off power for area residents
Just after 3 p.m. on Aug. 11, a brief but violent storm passed through the tri-community, felling trees, cutting off power, and blocking roadways. In Southeastern Michigan there were more[…]
Belleville planners approve site plan for pot shop
At its first meeting since last December the Belleville Planning Commission heard a two-hour presentation on the site plan for a marijuana dispensary at 510 Savage Rd. and then unanimously[…]
Michael Hawkins, Matthew Wagner to lead Belleville Planning Commission
Since Steve Jones filed for the city council in the November election and is sure to get elected since he will have no opposition on the ballot, the Belleville Planning[…]
Belleville Mayor swears in city clerk/treasurer Briana Hootman
At the Monday, Aug. 16, meeting of the Belleville City Council, Mayor Kerreen Conley swore in the city’s new clerk/treasurer Briana Hootman. The council approved the appointment unanimously. She will[…]
Sumpter names Deputy Supervisor Cole as township administrator on 5-1 vote
Michelle Cole, who has been serving as deputy supervisor for Sumpter Township as well as finance director, has been named township administrator as of Aug. 1 at no additional salary.[…]
Sumpter hires clerk for treasurer’s office in emergency Sunday meeting
On Friday, Aug. 13, at 3:30 p.m., a special Zoom meeting was announced for the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15. The only item on[…]
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