VBT to restore VB Park beach with cleanup and 250 tons of new sand
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees selected Premier Group Associates, LC of Detroit to restore the beach at Van Buren Park at a cost of $18,300, which includes putting[…]
Parker Mears earns scholarship from UM Club of Downriver
Belleville High School 2024 valedictorian Parker Joseph Mears was presented with a scholarship from the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Downriver during its May 13 meeting in Riverview. The[…]
Belleville planners hold brief meeting, OK change to ordinance
During an 18-minute meeting on June 13, the Belleville Planning Commission held a public hearing at which no one spoke and then sent a zoning ordinance amendment to the city[…]
Court Watching
Michael Ibrahim Fayz Michael Ibrahim Fayz, 37, of Dearborn was video-arraigned while in police custody by Magistrate Hindman on charges of possession of weapons by a prohibited person, possession of[…]
School Board approves budget amendments, new budget for ’24-’25
Van Buren Public Schools Finance Director Priya Nayak spoke for 35 minutes during an announced public hearing on the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school budgets at the beginning of Monday’s school[…]
VB planners recommend approval of Cobblestone PRD amendment
At a meeting on April 24, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission unanimously approved recommending that the township board of trustees approve the amended Planned Residential Development agreement for Cobblestone[…]
Library adopts new budget and sets aside $2 million for future use
After a public hearing during which there were no comments, the Belleville Area District Library Board unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget at its regular meeting June 11. Revenues expected in[…]
‘American Pickers’ looking for antiques to film in Michigan
The “American Pickers” plan to film episodes of the History Channel’s hit television series throughout this area in August. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of[…]
VBT planners approve plans for second drive-thru at Culver’s
The parcel on which Culver’s restaurant is located at 11001 Belleville Rd. and the North I-94 Service Drive is five-sided and so the layout of the building and parking is[…]
Editorial: Today is start of summer, Lake Fest weekend ahead
Today, June 20, is the Summer Solstice and tomorrow, June 21, the full Strawberry Moon will be in the sky. Those who are attending the free outside movie at Third[…]
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