Tree of Remembrance ceremony set Nov. 21
The Brown Family Center will host its annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony the Monday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 21. This helps those grieving during the holidays. Placing an ornament on the[…]
Court Watching: Judge Oakley gives tongue lashing to two teens for their antics
Deven Michael Wheeler, 18, and Owen Neal Anderson, 18, both of Jackson, accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to two misdemeanors: breaking and entering a building without permission and larceny[…]
Editorial: Candidates, supporters worked hard on election
No matter whether you are happy or sad with the results of Tuesday’s General Election, you’ve got to hand it to the people who worked so hard for their candidates[…]
Generous voters pass VBT Public Safety, school, library proposals
Voters in Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Sumpter Township opened their pocketbooks at Tuesday’s General Election, approving all local proposals presented to them – and they all involve increased property[…]
City of Belleville issues Proclamation on Veteran’s History & Appreciation Month
A Proclamation designating the month of November as Veteran’s History & Appreciation Month in the City of Belleville, Michigan, in recognition of the accomplishments, contributions and sacrifices of Veterans in[…]
VBT board to vote on expanding WM landfill into golf course
Waste Management will get approval to expand its landfill into the Woodland Meadows golf course on Ecorse Road, if the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approves the deal. The[…]
Sumpter Township Parks, Recreation Open House set Nov. 17
Sumpter Township is sponsoring a parks & recreation open house to receive input from the public regarding the township’s upcoming Parks and Recreation Master Plan update. Residents are invited to[…]
Holiday Season Storytimes set at Belleville Area District Library
Here is the Storytime schedule for the Holiday Season at the Belleville Area District Library. (Register for Storytimes at the circulation desk, as they fill up fast.) • Family Storytime[…]
Belleville Council for the Arts 2016 Art Show winners
People’s Choice Tim Elden, “What’s in Your Closet?” and Chloe Abney (age 9), “Splatter Flowers” Two-Dimensional Art First Place — John Mullinax, “Facing the Day” Second Place — Kim Ensch,[…]
Belleville considers eliminating city medical marijuana zoning ordinance
After a lengthy presentation by attorney Steve Hitchcock on Nov. 7, the Belleville City Council said it would look into eliminating the stand-alone zoning ordinance putting medical marijuana activity in[…]
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