Jared Ritchie, 18, bound over for shooting his brother in Sumpter
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter and Rosemary K. Otzman, Editor A preliminary exam was held March 19 for the teen who is accused of shooting his step-brother on Oct.[…]
Belleville Zombie Run, B’ooVille to coordinate in October events
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At the March 19 meeting of the Belleville Downtown Development Authority, Mayor Kerreen Conley gave a report on the March 13 Soup Project at[…]
No more delays: Accused embezzler White to face felony exams April 9
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter On April 9, a preliminary exam will definitely be held or the exam will be waived to circuit court for disbarred-attorney/accused-embezzler Thomas A. White[…]
Belleville Police Chief thanks Sumpter Twp. for all its help
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Belleville Police Chief Gene Taylor attended the March 11 workshop meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees to bid the township farewell and[…]
District Library Board sets special meeting for 7 p.m., March 26
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Belleville Area District Library Board has set a special meeting for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, to take action on two items: 1.[…]
VBT Honor Guard to present colors at Tigers’ game on April 21
Van Buren Township’s Public Safety Honor Guard will present the colors during the pre-game and opening ceremonies at the Detroit Tigers third- annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night on Monday, April[…]
Sumpter Township divides up jobs for supervisor who is on medical leave
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Sumpter Township Supervisor Johnny Vawters had a stroke in October and has been on medical leave since then. At the March 11 of the[…]
Belleville Council hires interim workers to fill in for Boc, Taylor
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At Monday’s Belleville City Council meeting, the council approved hiring interim employees to fill the vacancies left by DPW Director Keith Boc, who retired[…]
Frozen Leprechaun charity party to feature events on frozen lake
It’s that time again: St. Patrick’s Day weekend! The Belleville Lake Water Ski Club is putting on its annual Frozen Leprechaun Charity Party at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 15, on[…]
Community Chorus Cabaret is March 16
The Belleville Community Chorus will present its sixth-annual Cabaret performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at Open Arms Lutheran Church, 7865 Belleville Road. The program features chorus members in[…]
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