Belleville Police catch 17-year-old driver, two juveniles in stolen car
On Feb. 17, Belleville Police chased and apprehended a stolen car that was taken on Feb. 12 out of Van Buren Township. Police Chief Hal Berriman said Officer Tim Trombley[…]
Man injured in bar fight at Lakeview Tavern, police investigating
Belleville Police Chief Hal Berriman said his department is investigating a fight inside Lakeview Tavern overnight Saturday/Sunday. A man was knocked down and injured, but got up and went outside.[…]
Charter Township of Van Buren Black History Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, much of Van Buren Township’s honor, strength, and distinction can be attributed to the diversity of cultures and traditions that are celebrated by the residents of this great region;[…]
Library Board selects construction manager, votes to issue bonds
The Belleville Area District Library Board’s Building Committee said it spent more than 26 total hours in studying information and interviewing five firms before recommending O’Neal Construction, Inc. of Ann[…]
Davenport disappointed his company cut from library construction manager bid
At the end of the Belleville Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 9, Steve Davenport of Davenport Brothers Construction voiced his disappointment in the Belleville Area District Library Board’s decision on[…]
Trinity youth to host annual Wild Game Dinner on March 4
On Saturday, March 4, the youth of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11575 Belleville Road, will host their third-annual Wild Game Dinner. Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner served at 5[…]
Court Watching: Judge Oakley dismisses felony gun charge, sets Tony Standifer free
On Feb. 15, after a long preliminary exam with three witnesses testifying, 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley dismissed the felon in possession of a weapon charge against Tony[…]
Editorial: Library Board selects O’Neal Construction
At its Feb. 14 meeting, the Belleville Area District Library Board unanimously selected O’Neal Construction, Inc. of Ann Arbor as its choice for construction manager for the new library that[…]
School Board approves Sinking Fund contracts for $413,350 and $95,000
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved spending $413,350 of Sinking Fund money for mechanical control work at Savage and Tyler schools and another $95,000 to Plante[…]
Victoria Perez scores 1,000th basketball career point at BHS
Victoria Perez scored her 1,000th career point as a basketball player at Belleville High School. Her 1,000th point came on Feb. 7 in the first quarter against Ypsilanti Lincoln. The[…]
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