Four file for three seats on VB School Board in Nov. 6 election
The deadline to file for a seat on the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 6 General Election was 4 p.m., July 24, at the Van[…]
League of Women Voters provides on-line voter guide, forums replay
The League of Women Voters of Northwest Wayne County is offering assistance to those voting in the Primary Election on Aug 7. The League has provided an on-line voter guide[…]
Belleville resident wins $100,000 Powerball prize — twice
Posted on July 23, 2018 by MI_Lottery Two lucky feelings led to two $100,000 Powerball prizes for Jeffrey Norman of Belleville last week. Norman matched the four white balls and[…]
Belleville DDA gets another report on damage to kayak launch
At its regular meeting July 18, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority got another report on damage to the kayak launch at Horizon Park. Repairs to last year’s vandalism were made[…]
Belleville Fire Auxiliary sets golf outing on Aug. 5 at Thornhill Golf Course
The Belleville Fire Auxiliary has set a golf outing for 9 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 5, at Thornhill Golf Course, 12915 Sumpter Road, Carleton. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The cost[…]
Beach Reading used-book sale set Aug. 4 with best prices this year
The Friends of the Belleville Area District Library are offering the best prices of the year at the Beach Reading used book sale. This summer sale will take place on[…]
Van Buren Public Schools to sell three vacant land parcels
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, on a 5-1 vote at Monday’s regular meeting, agreed to sell three of the vacant properties it owns. The district Facilities Committee[…]
‘Christmas in July’ set July 29 to benefit programs of FMAR
Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue will benefit from a special presentation of “The Christmas Story” by professional storyteller Linda Luke of Van Buren Township. The “Christmas in July” benefit will[…]
Terrah Dutton, John Stewart wed June 9 in Ypsilanti
Terrah Dutton and John Stewart were wed June 9 at Stony Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Ypsilanti with Pastor Wayne Jacobs presiding. Terrah is the daughter of John and[…]
Editorial: VBT to buy DNR parcel for $20,000
It was a great price. Three acres on the lake for $20,000, plus a $2,000 transaction fee. When the library wanted to build at the same site, north of the[…]
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