B-25 Mitchell bomber ‘Yankee Warrior’ gets new paint job
Yankee Air Museum’s B-25 Serial Number 33634 is fully repainted to the original colors it wore when it emerged from a North American Aviation assembly plant in Kansas City 77[…]
Washtenaw County Prosecutor eliminates use of cash bail
Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office News Release Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced on Jan. 5 that his office will launch the “Prosecutor Transparency Project” in partnership with the ACLU of[…]
VBT, Belleville Police send out Nixle alerts on theft of running vehicles
The winter months have brought on an increased number of vehicle thefts in the area, as car thieves take advantage of the cold weather to steal running vehicles that have[…]
Belleville Rotary Club members active during holiday season
The Rotary Club of Belleville was very busy in the days leading to the holidays, said Rotarian Ray Eissinger. Among the club’s recent efforts are: • Bell-ringing for the Salvation[…]
Editorial: 2021 has got to be better than 2020
Everyone has got to be looking forward to a new beginning on Friday, Jan. 1. The new year of 2021 has to be better than what we all experienced in[…]
East Huron River Drive reopens after three months of repairs
The East Huron River Drive bridge over the Huron River opened to traffic on Dec. 22. Wayne County supervisors said phase one has been completed and phase two will be[…]
Planning commission, city council approve new marijuana zoning
After a one-hour-and-six-minute joint Zoom meeting on Monday, the Belleville Planning Commission and Belleville City Council both voted unanimously to approve amendments to the city zoning ordinance pertaining to marijuana[…]
VBT OKs mailing masks to every township resident
Every resident in Van Buren Township will receive a protective face mask by mail or otherwise, following action taken by the township board at its Dec. 15 Zoom meeting. Township[…]
Sumpter Twp. holds first Zoom meeting for special session
The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees held its first-ever Zoom meeting on Dec. 15 and passed 17 motions, with 10 having one or more no votes. The most controversial motion[…]
Tri-community government offices closed until Jan. 4
Belleville City Clerk/Treasurer Verna Chapman said the administrative offices at City Hall are closed for the holidays and will reopen at 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4. City Manager Tracey Schultz[…]
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