Court Watching: Parents of child killed by car bound over for homicide, child abuse
The parents of a child who ran out onto Harris Road in Sumpter Township and was hit by a car have been bound over to circuit court to face charges[…]
City Council sets public sessions April 25 & 27 on Harbour Pte.
Are the 94 property owners in Harbour Pointe subdivision in the City of Belleville interested in being part of a special assessment district that will pay for $2 million worth[…]
McBride Middle School to present ‘Million Dollar Baby’
McBride Middle School will present this year’s play, “Million Dollar Baby, A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23, and Friday, March 24 and[…]
VBT Environmental Commission approves proposed ordinances
The Van Buren Township Environmental Commission voted March 15 to recommend to the township board four proposed new ordinances it was told will help make VBT a premier community. VBT[…]
New generator for emergency center still not installed in Sumpter
At the regular meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees on March 14, Deputy Supervisor/Treasurer Karen Armatis explained why the new generator for the community center, paid for with[…]
State Rep. Kristy Pagan reintroduces bill to ban coal tar sealants in state
State Representative Kristy Pagan, D-Canton, announced that she recently reintroduced legislation to prohibit the use and sale of coal tar-based products in Michigan. Rep. Pagan explained: “Coal tar sealants, which[…]
Belleville DDA considers shuttle, food trucks, community garden
The Belleville Downtown Development Authority considered new capital improvements that could be considered during the upcoming budget preparations. At its March 15 meeting, DDA Coordinator Carol Thompson asked for ideas[…]
BHS students working to prepare musical: ‘Man of La Mancha’
Belleville High School students are in the final days of rehearsals for this year’s BHS Productions’ spring musical, “Man of La Mancha.” The show opens at 7 p.m. next Thursday,[…]
Legislation to help protect historic sites introduced in Senate
Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood, D–Taylor, and Senator Wayne A. Schmidt, R–Traverse City, have introduced legislation that would help protect historic sites throughout the state. Senate Bills 250 and 251 would require[…]
Wolverine Pipe Line Company announces new pipeline is in service
Wolverine Pipe Line Company announced last week that the new Detroit Metro Access Pipeline (DMAP) that was constructed through Van Buren Township and the City of Belleville is now in[…]
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