Editorial: Marijuana law still an unknown in Sumpter
On Nov. 13, the Belleville City Council voted unanimously to opt out of the state’s new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act. No pot shops in Belleville. Van Buren Township has[…]
Belleville City Council votes to opt out of new state marijuana law
During a special city council meeting Nov. 13, Belleville city attorney Steve Hitchcock gave a lengthy presentation on the new state law that allows provisioning centers, growing licenses, secure transportation,[…]
Supt. Kudlak tells of boundary issue with Airport Schools
One day a kindergartner came to register with the Van Buren Public Schools and they thought the child was their student. The child was within the VBPS border, according to[…]
Gabe Brown, Katelyn Sherwood sign for athletic scholarships
Belleville High School senior Gabe Brown has signed a commitment with Michigan State University to play basketball next year. Sitting with Gabe at his signing were his grandparents Amelia and[…]
Van Buren Planners delay OK of Ashley Capital project
After a public hearing and long discussion on Nov. 8, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission tabled a request for special land use approval and preliminary site plan approval for[…]
Masonic Lodge presents check for $3,000 to Belleville Police
Jim Piper, secretary of the Belleville Masonic Lodge, presented a check for $3,000 to the Belleville Police Department and Herkimer Radio for four radios for police reserve officers. Police Chief[…]
American Legion offers Blue Star, Gold Star banners without charge
The American Legion Westland Post 251 is offering Blue Star and Gold Star banners to Belleville-area families to display without charge. Created in 1917, the Blue Star banner was a[…]
VBT Environmental Commission discusses changes at US Ecology
Two changes being sought from the Department of Environmental Quality by US Ecology were explained to the Van Buren Township Environmental Commission during its meeting on Oct. 18. Two public[…]
Belleville Council honors Pioneer Landscaping for work at Angel of Hope
At its regular meeting Nov. 6, the Belleville City Council approved a resolution honoring Pioneer Landscaping. The company donated its services to remove overgrown shrubs and plants at the Angel[…]
Marcotte, Fielder win in Belleville
Voters in Belleville had five candidates for two open city council seats and chose to elect incumbents Jesse Marcotte and Tom Fielder for four-year terms. The unofficial totals (and the[…]
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