Terrance O’Neal arraigned for murder of wife
Terrance O’Neal, 63, was arraigned by video at 34th District Court on Nov. 9 on charges of second-degree murder and felony firearm in the shooting death of his wife Belinda,[…]
Sumpter branch library — media center — gets metal roof
On Nov. 7, during a light snowfall, workers from JD Chandler Roofing finished up the new metal roof for the Belleville Area District Library’s new branch, a media center in[…]
VB School Board receives highest-level audit for 2018-19
At its Nov. 11 regular meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education accepted the financial audit of its 2018-19 fiscal year from Laura Payne of Taylor & Morgan[…]
BHS beats Woodhaven, wins District Championship
By Robert Mytych Independent Sports Writer Belleville High School varsity football advanced to the third round of the state football playoffs with a resounding 67-14 road victory over Brownstown Woodhaven[…]
Gov. Whitmer re-appoints Brigette Robarge to Human Trafficking board
On Nov. 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to various state boards and commission, including the appointment of Brigette Robarge of Belleville to the Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board. Robarge[…]
Exam set for Lang after threatening to kill police officers, two judges
A preliminary exam on one count of False Report of Threat of Terrorism (a 20-year felony) and one count of Habitual Offender-Fourth Offense Notice (a five-to-15-year felony) is scheduled for[…]
Lincoln Consolidated School District dedicates Marvin Pittman Room
On Oct. 31, Lincoln Consolidated Schools dedicated the Marvin S. Pittman Room within the Central Office suite. The room is used for district and community meetings. School Supt. Sean McNatt,[…]
Dog, three cats perish in house fire on Van Born Road Nov. 12
At about 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, a neighbor called 911 to report a house fire on Van Born Road in Van Buren Township after the lone female occupant crawled[…]
Shots fired after traffic crash on Rawsonville, suspect in custody
At about 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, Sumpter Township Police were dispatched to the area of Rawsonville Road south of Bemis Road on reports of shots fired following a[…]
Voters approve bond for Van Buren Schools
In the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election, voters in the Van Buren Public Schools district approved a $35,490,000 bond issue for 30 years to build an early childhood learning center and[…]
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