VBT board approves first readings of new curfew, truancy laws
At its regular meeting May 18, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees unanimously passed the first readings of two ordinances: one a revision to the curfew ordinance and one[…]
Churches to hold Blessing of the Fleet on Belleville Lake June 6
A Blessing of the Fleet event has been scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday June 6, at the Horizon Park boardwalk in downtown Belleville on the lake. At Monday’s City Council[…]
Missing BHS teen found after being gone for two months
A Canton teenager, who has been missing for two months, was found Friday afternoon in the home of a friend in Eastpointe. Police say she was safe, well fed, and[…]
Man grabs money and runs at Chase bank in downtown Belleville
A man who couldn’t pass a fraudulent check at the Belleville branch of Chase bank, grabbed some cash from a nearby cashier’s window and ran off at about 3 p.m.[…]
Five BHS grads to be honored on Sunday, May 16
Five graduates of Belleville High School will be honored on Sunday as a part of the ongoing Distinguished Graduate program. This year’s honors go to Randy Brown, Rosemary Otzman, Dr.[…]
School Board names Mike Van Tassel new principal of BHS
Michael Van Tassel is the new principal of Belleville High School. He replaces interim principal Dennis Connolly who had been filling in for the past year. In making the recommendation[…]
BHS graduating seniors earn $522,554 in scholarship awards
Members of the 2010 graduating class at Belleville High School earned a total of more than $522,554 in scholarships for their college educations. These students earned scholarships: * Royce Acho[…]
Champagne gets $475,500 out of court
Former Van Buren Public Safety Director Jerry Champagne, who was fired a year ago, agreed to dismiss his federal civil rights lawsuit against VBT after a confidential, out-of-court settlement amounting[…]
Sumpter approves ballot words for police millage renewal
On the Aug. 3 primary ballot, Sumpter Township voters will decide whether to renew a 2-mill tax for police services. At their April 26 regular meeting, township board members unanimously[…]
Sumpter Twp. finally moves forward on water lines for Odyssey
Sumpter Township is finally moving forward to help bring a conforming 8” water main down Odyssey Drive to serve seven parcels. Currently a 4” line and 1” and 2” spaghetti[…]
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