Editorial: Belleville’s spirit has renewed energy
Three groups have announced they wish to start chapters of their organizations in the Belleville, Van Buren, and Sumpter area. First, the Kiwanis Club started organizing a chapter. Its next[…]
Belleville-area chapter of League of Women Voters to organize
An organizational meeting of a Belleville-area chapter of the League of Women Voters will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, at the private banquet room of the Something[…]
Court Watching: Holmes cousins to have preliminary exams on fight at BHS on Jan. 13
Ahjea Myco Holmes, 17, and his cousin Mario Rudo Holmes, 17, will have their preliminary exams on Jan. 13 before 34th District Court Judge Brian Oakley on charges tied to[…]
City Council approves 2017 SMART Operating Assistance Grant
The Belleville City Council approved the 2017 SMART Operating Assistance Grant at its regular meeting Monday. The $3,651 grant from the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transport subsidizes the service[…]
Sumpter Planners recommend approval of rezoning from C1 to MR
After a public hearing on Dec. 10, the Sumpter Township Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend rezoning from C-1 (Local Commercial) to MR (Two-Family & Multiple Family Residential) for 21620[…]
Belleville Community Chorus resume practices on Jan. 25
The Belleville Community Chorus is resuming practices for its spring session at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at the Belleville First United Methodist Church, 417 Charles Street. They would really[…]
Antique Radio Club sets Vintage Electronic Expo, sale in Farmington Hills
The Michigan Antique Radio Club will sponsor a Vintage Electronics Expo and sale Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Costick Activity Center in Farmington Hills.[…]
Dr. Dave Wilson to explain coal tar sealants ban at library programy
In December, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted to ban the use of coal tar driveway sealants in the township. On Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m., Dr.[…]
Editorial: Setting off on a new adventure: 2016
The year of 2015 is finally rolling to a close and we have a bright, new year ahead: 2016. Let’s hope the new year is less trouble than the old[…]
Court Watching: Beasley bound over for assaulting police officers in VBT
After a preliminary exam before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley on Dec. 23, Samuel Roderick Beasley, Jr., 26, was bound over on two charges of assaulting a police[…]
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