Pvt. Blake Christopher Zweng graduates from basic training
On Nov. 9, Pvt. Blake Christopher Zweng graduated from basic training at the U.S. Army base Fort Jackson in South Carolina. Pvt. Zweng was part of the 165th Infantry Brigade[…]
Wayne honors Commissioner Haidous
On Friday, Nov. 11, politicians from all over Wayne County gathered for the unveiling of the new name on the front of the city of Wayne’s community center to honor[…]
Belleville Area District Library at end of construction expenses
O’Neal Construction presented its final construction project bill to the Belleville Area District Library at the library board’s November building committee meeting. At the regular board meeting on Nov. 8,[…]
Angel of Hope ceremony set for Tuesday, Dec 6, at Hillside Cemetery
Each year on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., around the world, parents that have experienced the death of a child gather around the Angel of Hope statue in their area[…]
75 Veterans’ banners hung along Belleville’s streets
Seventy-five veterans’ banners were put up by volunteers in downtown Belleville late Friday afternoon, Nov. 11, and early Saturday, Nov. 12. Belleville Mayor Pro-Tem Ken Voigt who was in charge[…]
Nov. 8 election returns: Belleville Charter Amendment, School Sinking Fund pass
Two local proposals were passed by voters in the Nov. 8 General Election. The city of Belleville’s Charter Amendment concerning medical marijuana, that took six pages out of the charter[…]
VBT Trustee Reggie Miller wins 2-year seat in State Legislature
Democrat Reggie Miller, a trustee on the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees for 10 years, has won a 2-year seat in the Michigan House of Representatives to represent the[…]
Genysis Credit Union closes location in downtown Belleville
As of 5 p.m., Nov. 30, the credit union branch location of Genysis Credit Union at the corner of Main and Second streets in downtown Belleville will close permanently. The[…]
Editorial: Veterans Day is time to honor all veterans
Memorial Day is the day to honor those who lost their lives in the military, but Veterans Day is the day to say thank you to all veterans – living[…]
City Council sets special meeting to interview council candidates
The Belleville City Council will meet in special session at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, to interview the six people who have applied for the vacant city council position. Mayor[…]
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