Legacy@Your Library shows virtual reality tour of new library
Alex Salvadaro led the crowd on a virtual tour of the new library under construction in Belleville at last Thursday’s Legacy @ Your Library event at Wayne County Community College.[…]
Sumpter residents need to buy vest, hardhat to dump free at landfill
In an Oct. 26 letter, Sumpter Township was informed of enforcement of a regulation at Carleton Farms Landfill that was to take effect on Nov. 1 and residents would no[…]
District Library raises close to $200,000 to help with amenities
Belleville Area District Library Board chairman Sharon Peters announced at its Nov. 13 meeting that the Fund Development/Marketing Committee has raised close to $200,000 so far in its efforts to[…]
VBT LDFA keeps watch on upcoming shortfall on Visteon bonds
At its regular meeting Nov. 14, the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority approved its 2019 budget that shows a shortfall of $639,157 for its October payment on the[…]
Sumpter Township cancels meeting when 4 board members don’t show
Four members of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees were absent from the scheduled work/study session and regular board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Deputy Supervisor Karen Armatis announced that[…]
Chamber announces 9th-annual business decorating contest
The Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce announces its 9th-annual Main Street Business Decorating Contest. To qualify for a prize, businesses on Main are advised to decorate their main display windows[…]
2018 yard waste season ends the week of Nov. 26 in Van Buren Township
Van Buren Township alerts residents that trash pick ups the week of Nov. 26 end the 2018 yard waste season. A 32-gallon can must have a yard waste sticker. Face[…]
New LED lighting being installed in Van Buren Township parking lots
Over the next three weeks, DTE Energy will be installing new LED lighting at the Van Buren Township Hall parking lots. “Partnership with DTE Energy on this project brings savings[…]
Court Watching: Foley Thompson case adjourned until Nov. 28 at 34th District Court
Foley Griffin Thompson, 70, had his preliminary exam adjourned until Nov. 28 on a charge of operating while intoxicated causing severe injury, operating with high blood alcohol count, and driving[…]
Carleton police chief slips on ice, shoots himself in the foot
CARLETON — The chief of police in Carleton was taken to a hospital after accidentally shooting himself while on a call Thursday. Chief Roy Johnson was transported to the University[…]
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