Donald Hazel Swinson arrested for pulling gun
Donald Hazel Swinson, 76, of Sumpter Township was arraigned Feb. 17 at 34th District Court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault) and weapons felony firearm (using[…]
Belleville Moose donates Tommy Moose stuffed animals to police
Belleville Moose Lodge #934 and Women of the Moose, Chapter #1135, purchased cases of Tommy Moose stuffed animals for local police departments to be used to comfort children in traumatic[…]
VBT asks public to apply to use $750,000 in county road funds
When Van Buren Township spent some $750,000 of Wayne County Local Roads Initiative funds in 2015 to renovate Venetian, Dewitt, and Jeanette streets and the entrance to Walden Woods, other[…]
Senior director wants to change September Days name for Baby Boomers
Van Buren Township Senior Director Lynette Jordan told the township board that she wants to change the September Days Senior Center name so it doesn’t reflect getting old. She said[…]
Belleville Police catch 17-year-old driver, two juveniles in stolen car
On Feb. 17, Belleville Police chased and apprehended a stolen car that was taken on Feb. 12 out of Van Buren Township. Police Chief Hal Berriman said Officer Tim Trombley[…]
Man injured in bar fight at Lakeview Tavern, police investigating
Belleville Police Chief Hal Berriman said his department is investigating a fight inside Lakeview Tavern overnight Saturday/Sunday. A man was knocked down and injured, but got up and went outside.[…]
Charter Township of Van Buren Black History Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, much of Van Buren Township’s honor, strength, and distinction can be attributed to the diversity of cultures and traditions that are celebrated by the residents of this great region;[…]
Library Board selects construction manager, votes to issue bonds
The Belleville Area District Library Board’s Building Committee said it spent more than 26 total hours in studying information and interviewing five firms before recommending O’Neal Construction, Inc. of Ann[…]
Davenport disappointed his company cut from library construction manager bid
At the end of the Belleville Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 9, Steve Davenport of Davenport Brothers Construction voiced his disappointment in the Belleville Area District Library Board’s decision on[…]
Trinity youth to host annual Wild Game Dinner on March 4
On Saturday, March 4, the youth of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11575 Belleville Road, will host their third-annual Wild Game Dinner. Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner served at 5[…]
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