Father Tom Cusick to retire from St. Anthony Catholic Church
After almost 29 years leading St. Anthony Catholic Church in Belleville, Father Thomas Cusick, 78, is retiring at the end of August. A new priest is expected to be in[…]
Sister Juliana Sobieski celebrates 70 years of services as Catholic nun
Juliana Sobieski of Detroit prayed and prayed for her three big brothers to come back safely from World War II. She had five brothers then and two were back safely[…]
Sumpter Twp. cancels Aug. 8 meeting because of Huron School election
The Aug. 8 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees has been cancelled because two precincts will be taking part in a Huron Township School millage election. At Tuesday’s[…]
Drone breaks church window, slashes arm of operator
As participants were gathering for the monthly Bugles Across America event just after 7 p.m., Sunday, July 2, at the Veterans’ Monument in Belleville, a drone started up behind them,[…]
Chamber Director Henning injured in motor vehicle accident
Paul Henning, executive director of the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce, was involved in a very serious accident on Wednesday morning, July 5, on his way to work. Chamber President[…]
BHS class of 1977 sets 40th reunion for Sept. 8
The Belleville High School class of 1977 has set its 40th reunion for Sept. 8 at the Belleville Yacht Club. For more information, either email [email protected] or find BHS/Tigers/1977 on[…]
Court Watching: Judge Parrott signs bench warrant when Chapman doesn’t show
James Forrest Chapman, 57, failed to show up for his pretrial session at 34th District Court on July 5 on a new misdemeanor charge of failing to provide a DNA[…]
It’s a mystery why Michael Wright collapsed on Main Street
Michael Wright, 43, a homeless man who lives in the woods behind the car wash on Sumpter Road, collapsed in the middle of Main Street on July 1 and he[…]
Michael Hermosillo-DeBoer earns Bachelor of Science at Merchant Marine Academy
Michael Joe Hermosillo-DeBoer of Belleville earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, during June commencement exercises. He also received a[…]
Rosie the Riveter selected for Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
With her determined spirit and “Can-do” attitude, Rosie the Riveter will be inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame this year, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Michigan[…]
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