Editorial: Hurricane dogs to find homes in tri-community
On Sept. 1, an aircraft landed at Willow Run Airport and unloaded about 80 dogs from Florida dog shelters ahead of the coming Dorian hurricane. There were six groups in[…]
Kmart in Van Buren Township to close before Christmas
Eight Michigan Kmarts, including the one in Van Buren Township, will be closing before Christmas this year. Others, including Clio, Midland, Oscoda, Grayling, Hastings, Menominee, and Marine City also will[…]
VBT DDA OKs $28,000 expenditure to get on cover of Hour book
“It’s a pretty big deal,” said Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority Assistant Director Lisa Lothringer, concerning her request to spend $28,000 to get a picture of the new splash[…]
Belleville DDA offers more input on what to do with 4th Street
At its regular meeting Aug. 21, members of the Belleville Downtown Development Authority gave their ideas on a proposed plan for changing Fourth Street into a one-way, 22’-wide drive leading[…]
VBT Planners present recommended ordinance for narrow lakeside lots
During a 10-minute meeting on Aug. 28, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission hosted a public hearing on an amendment to the zoning ordinance for narrow lakeside properties and then[…]
VBT to sponsor Opioid Awareness Day, Narcan training with free kits at WCCC
Van Buren Township, in collaboration with the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority (DWMHA), announces an Opioid Awareness Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, followed by a Narcan Training session[…]
Fall Storytime sessions to begin at Belleville Area District Library
The Belleville Area District Library announces it will begin its Fall Storytime sessions soon: • Family Storytimes, Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, Mondays, 7 p.m., ages 4-10 • Tuesday Toddler[…]
Community Chorus resuming rehearsals, singers welcome
If you like to sing, the Belleville Community Chorus (BCC), with director Rachael Parr, invites you to join in as they embark on their 14th year of presenting diverse vocal[…]
Huron Twp. Historical Society sets Farmers & Vintage Market Sept. 14
The Farmers & Vintage Market, hosted by the Huron Township Historical Commission, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Lajko Field, 22700 Huron[…]
Mayor appoints Laginess to PSC, Kelly-Bonner to DDA
Mayor Kerreen Conley appointed Joani Laginess to the Civil Service Commission and Valerie Kelly-Bonner to the Downtown Development Authority during the Aug. 19 regular meeting of the Belleville City Council.[…]
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