VBT Board hears comments on proposed layoffs
More than 50 people were in the audience of the Dec. 1 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees – and many wanted to talk about the proposed[…]
Editorial: Library Board opts for all-new building
Rather than cobbling a new expansion onto an old building, the Belleville Area District Library Board voted on Tuesday to build a new, two-story, 30,000-square-foot, energy-efficient library building and tear[…]
Romulus OKs first step to upgrade 34th Dist. Court
At its Nov. 23 regular meeting, the Romulus City Council voted unanimously to pass a notice of intention that it will be going out for up to $11 million in[…]
VB Schools seek fast ‘Turnaround’
Van Buren Public Schools Supt. Michael Van Tassel has committed the school district to a “Turnaround” mode and at Monday’s school board meeting Dr. Grant Chandler spoke for more than[…]
Detroit Police Officer LeAnn Dean honored with Medal of Valor
Detroit Police Officer LeAnn Dean, a 1987 graduate of Belleville High School, was honored with a Medal of Valor at the Dec. 2 “Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony” at Cobo[…]
Van Buren Eagles plan Mardi Gras 2016 for Saturday, Feb. 20
The Van Buren Eagles are suggesting you mark Saturday, Feb. 20, on your calendar for their “Mardi Gras 2016” party. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner served from[…]
VBT Planners give final site plan approval for Trilogy clubhouse, pool
At a 14-minute special meeting on Dec. 2 the Van Buren Township Planning Commission granted final site plan approval to Trilogy Residences for the demolition of its existing tennis courts[…]
Chamber announces winners at Winter Fest
The Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce announces the winners in last week end’s Winter Fest competitions. Main Street Decoration Contest: • Barber Bob’s, first place • Belleville Bariatric, second place[…]
Sumpter Township loses police officer, fire fighter as employees move on
Donald LaPorte, Jr., a Sumpter Township fire fighter, has been hired by the City of Farmington as a public safety officer. He is certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and[…]
Six-week, free class to teach how to research family history
A free, 6-week class of basic family history research is beginning Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. It will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 941 South[…]
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