School Board names Keith Johnston president on 4-3 vote
In the Jan. 9 organizational meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education there were four officers to elect and all votes were on secret, 4-3 votes. School[…]
Court Watching: Final conference in marijuana charge against Po adjourned
On Jan. 6, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Ulysses Boykin adjourned the final conference set for that day to Feb. 3 after the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office came up with[…]
City OKs building new single-story buildings downtown
The Belleville City Council approved new wording in an amendment to the zoning ordinance that will allow developers to build single-story buildings in the B-2 district downtown. The vote to[…]
Vehicle pursuit on I-275 and I-94 ends in arrest of suspect by VBT PD
The Van Buren Township Director of Public Safety Gregory Laurain sent the following news release: At about 8:11 a.m. Saturday, Van Buren Township Police received information that a larceny of[…]
Republicans move Trump swear-in party to Crystal Gardens
The Wayne-12th Congressional District Republican Committee party to watch the swearing in of Donald Trump as President on inauguration day Jan. 20 has been moved from the announced Epicurean House[…]
Court Watching: Prosecutor has the missing evidence, now suspect is a no-show
Bernardo Keith Frye, 54, did not show up for his preliminary exam on Jan. 4, so 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley signed a bench warrant for his arrest.[…]
Editorial: Ordinance change could sell city hall
Belleville Councilman Tom Fielder said if the council passes the new zoning ordinance amendment it would enhance the “saleability” of city hall. At Tuesday’s meeting, the council approved the word[…]
January is Belleville Free Admission Month at Yankee Air Museum
The Yankee Air Museum is continuing its highly successful Michigan Neighbors program by announcing all Belleville, Sumpter Township, and Van Buren Township residents receive free admission during the month of[…]
Canton to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
Canton Township will once again honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special tribute, “Canton Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” on Monday, Jan.[…]
Sumpter Planners table Medical Marijuana zoning amendments
At its Dec. 8 regular meeting, the Sumpter Township Planning Commission tabled proposed revisions to the Medical Marijuana Zoning Ordinance at the request of township attorney Rob Young. Trustee Matthew[…]
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