Can library crab apple tree be saved?
A large crab apple tree growing in the patio of the current Belleville Area District Library will be destroyed in order to build the parking lot for the new library.[…]
Darryl Hartmann of Belleville one of six to earn Applebaum awards
Darryl “Lon” Hartmann of Belleville is among the six students to earn Applebaum Fellows Scholarships at DIME Detroit. Others are Delayne Morgan Natke of Livonia; and Frederick Botten, Frances “Frankie”[…]
Fifth Third Bank in VBT wins Michigan Battle of the Buildings
Fifth Third Bank financial centers in Belleville (Van Buren Township) and Benton Harbor were awarded first and second place in the category of financial institutions in the Michigan Battle of[…]
Dee Crowe to share her latest cruise to Puerto Rico, up the Amazon
World-traveler Dee Crowe will share details from her latest cruise to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and up the Amazon River at the 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, Homegrown Knowledge presentation[…]
VB Eagles to present Autumn Fest on Oct. 4
The Van Buren Eagles #3996 at 9961 Beck Rd. will present a German beer-hall atmosphere for its Autumn Fest from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4. The public is[…]
Editorial: Gabby’s Games draw 167 children to Sumpter event
At the Aug. 27 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees, Police Detective/Sergeant John Toth explained his idea of an event to remember Gabrielle Barrett, a four-year-old who was[…]
Crowd turns out for public meeting at BYC on phosphorus in lake
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy held an informational meeting at the Belleville Yacht Club on Aug. 13 to discuss its work at setting a new Total[…]
VBT ends lifetime medical coverage, add health savings account
As of Sept. 1, those hired by Van Buren Township will get a health savings account instead of the usual lifetime medical care coverage. At the Aug. 20 meeting of[…]
Egypt Covington memorial dedicated at Quirk Park on Aug. 23
A large crowd gathered to hear Chuck Covington and his family dedicate a memorial for Egypt Covington just before the Aug. 23 grand opening of the Van Buren Township Splash[…]
Military Retiree Appreciation Day set for Sept. 28 at Selfridge
A Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Retirees from all branches of the armed[…]
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