Editorial: School Board looks for new leader
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education interviewed three candidates for superintendent on Tuesday and were set for two more interviews on Wednesday. That same night they may choose[…]
Four Savage teachers file Civil Rights lawsuit against VB Schools
The four Savage Elementary school teachers who have been on paid administrative leave for more than five months filed a Civil Rights law suit in U.S. District Court on Friday[…]
Memorial Day: Time for 12th-annual Thunder Rolls in Belleville
David C. Brown Funeral Home and the Brown Family Center are sponsoring the 12th-annual Motorcycle Ride and Memorial Day Service to honor veterans. On Monday, motorcyclists will start registering at[…]
BHS women’s soccer team wins conference championship
On May 23, the Belleville High School women’s varsity soccer team won its second consecutive Western Wayne Athletic Conference championship with a 3-0 victory over Dearborn Edsel Ford in a[…]
Sumpter Fest Grand Marshal Dave Seegert will lead parade May 28
When it came time to choose the Grand Marshal of the Sumpter Fest this year, members of the festival committee and Parks and Recreation Commission agreed immediately on their choice.[…]
Sumpter Fest honors 100-year-old citizen Walter Krakowiak
When Walter Krakowiak celebrated his 100th birthday in January, he was surprised by a party at the Sumpter Senior Center hosted by his fellow senior members. He had no idea[…]
League of Women Voters set candidate forums
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP CANDIDATE FORUM June 16, 7-9 p.m. D-100 Lecture Hall, Wayne County Community College in Van Buren Township 7:05 – Treasurer candidates 7:25 – Supervisor candidates 8:05 –[…]
BHS senior Donavon McCoy signs to continue wrestling career at Henry Rod Community College
Belleville High School Senior wrestler/football player Donavon McCoy signed a letter of intent to continue his wrestling career at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, MI. Donavan was a 30-win[…]
VB Civic Fund donates $4,500 to VBT Honor Guard
On Saturday, May 21, the Van Buren Civic Fund hosted the annual Detroit Tiger Alumni baseball game at Quirk Park. Van Buren Public Safety Honor Guard presented colors for the[…]
City Council approves agreement with library for property swaps
“No cash is moving,” said Belleville city attorney Steve Hitchcock as he explained the property agreement worked out between the City of Belleville and the Belleville Area District Library to[…]
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