VBT man arrested in killing of wife
At 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, Van Buren Township Dispatch received a call from a man stating his father who resides in Van Buren Township just called and told him[…]
Police arrest two in armed robberies at Hungry Howie’s, Walmart
A male and female were arrested at the Red Roof Inn on Saturday after they were suspected of pulling off two armed robberies earlier that morning. Van Buren Township Police[…]
Belleville Area Council for the Arts announces Art Show winners
The Belleville Area Council for the Arts celebrated the 10th year of the Belleville Community Art Show on Nov. 1 by presenting awards of appreciation for outstanding members. Jean Morris[…]
Belleville Rotary Club celebrates Oct. 15 as night of grants, awards
On Oct. 15, the Rotary Club of Belleville provided financial grants to three worthy entities, recognized the contributions of current members, and installed a new member to the club. “Friday[…]
David C. Brown Funeral Home one of 16 in state with international honor
The David C. Brown Funeral Home of Belleville was among 16 members of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association honored at a recent international convention in Chicago. The National Funeral Directors[…]
Best Halloween Costumes in 4th Street Square Contest
Infant-3 Years: 1st – Freya Halleck, Little Bo Peep 2nd – Elijah Johns, gecko 4-6 years: 1st – Charli Gilbee, Wednesday Adams 2nd – Ella June Hart, robot 3rd –[…]
Belleville City Council sets public hearing on ordinance change
The Belleville City Council has set a public hearing at its next regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, to consider an ordinance regulating penalties for juveniles who violate city[…]
Sumpter board removes from agenda proposed shared-time position
After a brief discussion in the work/study session on Oct. 22, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to remove from the agenda a proposed new full-time shared-services position.[…]
Court Watching: Preliminary exam adjourned a week when attorney can’t be found
A preliminary exam scheduled on Oct. 30 at 34th District Court for Jaylin Kasmieralante Crayton, 24, of Southfield was adjourned for a week when Crayton’s retained attorney couldn’t be found.[…]
‘There’s no such thing as a small election’
At a recent meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Clerk Leon Wright said, “There’s no such thing as a small election.” He was in the middle of[…]
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