Van Buren School Board gets details of union negotiations
At Monday’s meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, Human Resources Director Abdul Madyun gave a presentation on what is being offered to the VBEST and Secretaries[…]
Sumpter OKs $46,855 of CPA aid in treasurer, finance director offices
At its workshop session, before its regular meeting May 28, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees heard a presentation by Ron Traskos, C.P.A., on the cost of filling the vacant[…]
Editorial: Traffic light could help dangerous intersection
At the June 4 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Supervisor Kevin McNamara announced that a full-blown traffic light will be installed at the South I-94 Service[…]
Letter: Breaking the Silence about Sumpter Police
I can no longer keep quiet about my termination from the Sumpter Township Police Department. I realize and clearly understand that “Life isn’t always fair.” I have learned to stand[…]
Waltz Road Bridge now open in New Boston
Huron Township Supervisor David A. Glaab cut the ribbon to open the Waltz Road Bridge in New Boston on Monday morning, June 3, with the help of Wayne County Executive[…]
Belleville to consider public safety assessment
The Belleville City Council will consider a council vote to assess a public safety millage to raise the money needed to provide police and fire services. Based on a taxable[…]
Winners announced for Sumpter Township Cutest Baby Contest
On Memorial Day, May 27, the winners of the Cutest Baby Contest were announced at the annual Sumpter Country Fest. In the cutest baby boy category, 18-month-old Wyatt Bennett, son[…]
BHS Softball Team wins district title
On June 3, the Belleville High School Varsity Softball team beat Ann Arbor Pioneer, 3-1, to clinch the district championship. The team will play Canton on June 8 for the[…]
Grant A. Shepherd earns Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Olivet College
Grant A. Shepherd of Belleville earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Olivet College. Cum laude means a total grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74 on a[…]
Editorial: Lettering on new pedestrian walkway too ‘industrial’?
At the May 28 meeting of the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority, there was discussion about the lettering on the new pedestrian walkway along Belleville Road over I-94. (See[…]
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