Editorial: VBT may do away with Freedom of Speech at meetings
After Don Schoenberger and CeJay Marshall gave their opposing viewpoints on whether the Van Buren Township 6.5 public safety millage on the Nov. 3 ballot was a good idea, Trustee[…]
FMAR Shoe Drive deadline extended to Aug. 24
The Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue is holding a fund raiser where they can earn $1,000 from Funds2Org if they collect enough shoes. The deadline for shoe donations has been[…]
Huron River Watershed Council seeks ban on coal tar driveway sealers
Coal tar-based pavement sealcoats pose numerous threats to human health and organisms living in lakes and rivers, according to a news release from the Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC). The[…]
Bob Balderston, Carol Sundell file to run as write-ins for Mayor
Bob Balderston and Carol Sundell have filed Declarations of Intent to run as write-in candidates for Mayor of the City of Belleville in the Nov. 3 election. City Clerk/Treasurer Lisa[…]
Benefit set at Lodge Lanes for Amy Proffitt, who lost cancer battle
Amy Proffitt, a resident of Belleville who lost her battle with cancer on Friday, will be remembered with a bowling benefit to raise money for bills for the family. It[…]
Benefit Pig Roast for Edward Kuehn
Sat., Sept. 19, 2-9 p.m. Belleville Moose Family Center #934 45476 Harris Road, Belleville $15 for adults; $5 for kids 10 and under Edward was diagnosed with stage 3 oral[…]
Editorial: School Supt. needs to let Independent back in buildings
Van Buren Public Schools Superintendent Michael Van Tassel has the support of his school board, with only one trustee questioning anything at all that he wants to do. So, the[…]
School Board meeting erupts over question on exit interviews
There was only one question from the audience at Monday’s regular meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education. But that question set off a commotion that had[…]
VBT Board hires new Director of Planning and Economic Development
Ronald A. Akers of Wyandotte will take over as head of the Van Buren Township Department of Planning and Economic Development on Aug. 17. At the Aug. 4 meeting of[…]
City Council recognizes Auxiliary as non-profit for fund-raising event
In order for the Belleville Fire Auxiliary to be able to hold a 50-50 raffle at its upcoming Firefighters’ Ball, the city council had to recognize the group as a[…]
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