School Board to meet at Mackinac Island May 2-4
At the end of Monday’s regular meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, board president Amy Pearce announced that for the first time the entire school board[…]
City selects Al’s Asphalt Paving for work on High, Liberty streets
At a special, 16-minute meeting on April 8, the Belleville City Council unanimously selected low-bidder Al’s Asphalt Paving Co. of Taylor to do upgrades to High and Liberty streets. There[…]
Residents on shores of Belleville, Ford lakes meet to discuss lake care
A roomful of lakeshore residents, who live along Belleville and Ford lakes on the Huron River, met with the Huron River Watershed Council on April 3 at the Belleville Area[…]
This year they’re painting lighthouses for Community Art project
The Neil Griffin Community Art Project, formerly the Fish Project, is resuming at Horizon Park in Belleville. A plaque honoring Neil Griffin will be added to the collected works of[…]
Public invited to 9th-annual Romulus Eco-Fair at Athletic Center
The City of Romulus’ annual “Eco-Fair” is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Romulus Athletic Center (RAC), 35765 Northline Rd. This annual event[…]
VBT OKs Camping World’s bright yellow color, roof shape
Although they warned the Camping World representative at the meeting to not do this again, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission at its April 9 regular meeting unanimously approved changes[…]
Editorial: What do you think should be done with Main St. parking?
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Bates was chairing the April 7 regular Belleville City Council meeting in the absence of Mayor Ken Voigt. She said she asked a discussion item on[…]
City purchases two new Dominion voting tabulators
At its April 7 regular meeting, the Belleville City Council voted unanimously to buy two Dominion Voting high-speed tabulators at a total cost of $11,236. The council was operating at[…]
Belleville proclamation names April 7 as BHS Girls’ Basketball Day
WHEREAS, the Belleville High School Girls’ Basketball Team has achieved the highest honor in Michigan high school basketball by winning the State Championship; and WHEREAS, through dedication, perseverance, and teamwork,[…]
Correction: Parent Angela Mears took the robotics picture
Parent Angela Mears provided the picture she took of the winning robotics team for page 3 of our April 3, 2025 edition. We misidentified the photographer and we apologize. Thanks[…]
Weather