Belleville city voters approved charter change in 2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, the voters of the City of Belleville passed a charter amendment that required asking the voters before eliminating the existing police or fire department or contracting[…]
Guardian tells school board about teacher remarks in class
Leona Givens, the aunt and guardian of an 11th grade student at Belleville High School, waited patiently until the end of Monday’s school board meeting to tell board members about[…]
Rep. Bellino’s air ambulance legislation approved by House
The Michigan House of Representatives on Dec. 6 overwhelmingly approved air ambulance reform legislation authored by State Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe. Rep. Bellino’s measure requires hospitals to transport patients via[…]
Sumpter marijuana committee to wrap up study by Jan. 17
On Dec. 6, a large crowd attended the second meeting of a Sumpter Township committee appointed to do fact-finding into the new Michigan Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act and prepare a[…]
Court Watching: Judge Oakley denies motion to dismiss by Rasmussen’s attorney
James Murray, retained attorney for John Patrick Rasmussen, 54, on Dec. 6 made a motion before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley to dismiss the charge against his client[…]
Court Watching: James Chapman found guilty of not providing DNA sample to police
After a bench trial before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley on Dec. 6, James Forrest Chapman, 57, was found guilty of refusing to provide a DNA sample to[…]
Two Sumpter officials tell of their support for new marijuana law
“I would opt in if we had the opportunity,” said Sumpter Township Trustee Sheena Barnes at the Nov. 28 board meeting, referring to the new Michigan Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act[…]
Belleville Police car damaged by sideswipe in Friday collision
On Friday night, Belleville Police Officer Jim Trombley and Reserve Officer Jim Frazier clocked a speeding vehicle and pursued it to West Columbia Avenue. Belleville Police Chief Hal Berriman said[…]
Deadline for BHS Distinguished Graduate nominations is Jan. 31
Nomination applications for the Belleville High School Distinguished Graduate program must be turned in to the BHS office at 501 W. Columbia Ave., Belleville, by Jan. 31, 2018. A copy[…]
Editorial: VBT getting ready to OK landfill pact
Van Buren Township residents will be paying the bill for their trash pickup if the township board approves the fifth amendment to the Waste Management Host Agreement on the landfill[…]
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