Top-Ten BHS Graduates lead class to May 29 Commencement
At 7 p.m. today, May 29, the Belleville High School Class of 2014 will hold its Commencement Ceremonies at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center in Ypsilanti. The Top Ten[…]
Belleville Road construction estimated to be complete Aug. 15
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Construction on Belleville Road began April 14 along the sides of the roadway with little impact on travel as traffic re-signalization post foundations were[…]
Rotary Club hands out $20,000 in scholarships at annual ceremony
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer On May 20, the Belleville Rotary Club held its 69th Annual Scholarship Award Program in the basement of Belleville’s First United Methodist Church. Ten[…]
VBT terminates Mullen as director of planning, economic development
Arthur Mullen of Grosse Pointe, who was hired by Van Buren Township just over a year ago to be director of planning and economic development, was terminated May 19, after[…]
Belleville Relay for Life entertainment schedule for May 31
The 2014 Belleville Relay for Life will be this Saturday and Sunday at Quirk Park behind the Van Buren Township Hall. The entertainment schedule for Saturday is: 10 a.m. –[…]
New ‘Common Sense Library PAC’ can use Horizon Park for event
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor There was no disagreement that a new political action committee has the right to peaceably assemble at Horizon Park for a Friend Raiser –[…]
Man dies in VBT apartment fire on May 24
A man was found dead in his bed at Bellridge Apartments early Saturday morning after residents noticed smoke gathering in the hallways and called Van Buren Township 911. The man,[…]
Yankee Air Museum, local businesses host free Veterans’ Seminar
The Yankee Air Museum will open its doors free of charge for veterans and their families on Wednesday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Veterans’ Seminar.[…]
Public invited to visit Julien’s Garden at Savage Elementary
Wednesday, May 21 marked the one-year anniversary of the dedication of Julien’s Garden. It also would have been the ninth birthday of Van Buren Public Schools student Julien Vanderlinden and[…]
Court Watching: Trish Lada’s $100 bid gets front-row seat at 34th District Court
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Trish Lada of Westland bid $100 at the recent Belleville Area Women’s Club fashion show and won a certificate to spend a day with[…]
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