School Board approves refinancing 2009 bonds to save some $5.5 million
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education approved refinancing the 2009 School Building and Site bonds, passed by the voters to build a new school, to get a lower[…]
Nelson Po sues Sumpter Trustee Donald Swinson for ‘Abuse of Process’
Nelson S. Po of Sumpter Township filed a civil suit against Sumpter Township Trustee Donald Paul Swinson on Oct. 26 alleging an “Abuse of Process” in Po’s prosecution for disturbing[…]
Voters choose Hurst, Bednark, Rush in Sumpter Township
On Tuesday, voters in Sumpter Township elected Democrat Esther Hurst as clerk, Democrat Kenneth Bednark as treasurer, and Republican Tim Rush as trustee. All the terms are until the 2020[…]
BHS Varsity Football team to play for regional championship on Friday
The Belleville High School varsity football team won the school’s first-ever district championship last Friday after beating Monroe, 49-33, at BHS. Coach is Jermaine Crowell. The community is urged to[…]
City Council approves Chamber’s Winter Fest Tree Contest
Victory Park will have a bright display of Christmas trees from Thanksgiving through mid-December under a new contest approved by the Belleville City Council on Monday. Paul Henning of the[…]
Belleville Community Art Show winners named for 2018
The Belleville Area Council for the Arts congratulates the winners of the ninth-annual Belleville Community Art Show as follows: Adult 2-Dimension: 1st – Liz Dobbs, 2nd – Cynthia Price, 3rd[…]
Moose invites public to Wild West Murder Mystery on Dec. 1
A Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner will take place at the Deadwood Saloon (Belleville Moose Lodge #934) at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Guess who the murderer is at[…]
Blue green algae out of lake, ‘Do not eat fish’ warning still in effect
At its regular meeting on Oct. 17, the Van Buren Township Environmental Commission received a report from Matthew Best on the health of Belleville Lake. Best, VBT Director of Public[…]
Wish List for Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue no-kill shelter
Special Needs: • Sponsor our utilities: Electric, $800/mo.; Water, $600/mo.; Phone, $175/mo.; Internet, $120/mo. • Gas cards, gift cards, postage stamps General Operations: • Canned cat food • Cat treats[…]
Sumpter Township Treasurer Morgan announces office is open
Sumpter Township Treasurer Peggy Morgan apologizes to the township residents for the board closing her office down after its emergency meeting on Oct. 30. She said the office was reopened[…]
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