Court Watching: Davis charged with six felonies after peeking under skirts at Walmart
Willie Eugene Davis, 42, of Van Buren Township was arraigned at 34th District Court on July 17 on six felony charges after a woman saw a camera tied to his[…]
Metro West Chapter of Credit Unions seeks area grant requests
Michigan’s Metro West Chapter of Credit Unions is inviting non-profit organizations to apply for financial grants of up to $2,500 to support local community improvement activities. The money must be[…]
District Library to install automatic doors on restrooms
The Belleville Area District Library is getting automatic doors installed for its restrooms because the doors have been hard to open for those in wheelchairs, reported library director Mary Jo[…]
Sumpter board votes 3-2 to approve recycling pad bid for $56,400
The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on July 9, approved the $56,400 bid from Diversified Excavating for a concrete pad under the recycling container. That amount[…]
VBT accepts high quote of $68,336 to replace twp. hall HVAC units
At its regular meeting July 2, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees unanimously accepted the high quote of $68,336 from W.J. O’Neil to replace HVAC units at the township[…]
Court Watching: VBT resident charged for shooting new rifle into the ground
Jeffrey Alan Kovl, 37, of Van Buren Township was charged with reckless use of a gun and possessing a gun while intoxicated on June 16 in Van Buren Township. He[…]
Editorial: This is the weekend we all look up to see annual air show
Every year there is a summer weekend when we raise our eyes to the heavens. And it’s here again: the annual air show at Willow Run Airport. Thunder Over Michigan,[…]
VBT planners postpone action on Sheetz plan for gas station
After more than two hours of discussion on the plans for a Sheetz project that includes a gas/EV station, drive-thru and sit-down restaurants, and convenience store, the Van Buren Township[…]
Belleville Rotary Club install new officers
At its meeting on July 9, the 2024-25 officers for the Belleville Rotary Club were installed. They are Rachel Kozlowski, president; Erin Prior, vice-president; Brian Pearcy, treasurer; Loren Sanders, secretary;[…]
Belleville City Council gives $10,000 raise to city manager
After a lengthy review process to assess the work of city manager Jason Smith, on July 15 the Belleville City Council voted unanimously to give him a $10,000 raise in[…]
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