Chapman arrested after jumping in the lake to flee police
James Forrest Chapman, 56, of Belleville was arrested June 3 after jumping in Belleville Lake and swimming off to avoid Van Buren Township Police. VBT Police Lt. Charles Bazzy said[…]
Residents gather to hear plans to upgrade all streets in Belleville
On June 15 about 60 residents of the city of Belleville gathered at the Belleville High School cafeteria to hear information on plans to upgrade all the streets in the[…]
District library to seek $14 million bond for 20 years
The Belleville Area District Library Board will seek permission from voters for a bond of $14 million to be paid off in 20 years, 2 months. The bond will be[…]
VBT Fire Fighter Henderson earns state ‘2016 Hero Award’
On Sunday, June 19, Van Buren Township Firefighter John Henderson received the Michigan State Firemen’s Association 2016 Hero Award for his actions during the rescue of 2-year-old Amariyana Wells from[…]
VBT candidates for office take part in League of Women Voters forum
Candidates running for office in Van Buren Township in the Aug. 2 primary election took part in a candidates’ forum put on by the League of Women Voters on June[…]
Court Watching: Cody Tindall bound over on charge of stripping mobile home
After a preliminary exam on June 8 before Judge Brian A. Oakley, defendant Cody Gene Tindall was bound over to circuit court to face charges of larceny in a building.[…]
School Board holds hearing on budgets; to approve them June 27
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, to approve the proposed 2016-17 budget and the amended 2015-16 budget. At a special[…]
CVS Pharmacy gives grant to CAF5
A grant of $3,300 was presented by CVS Pharmacy to CAF 5 to provide eyeglasses to needy children in the 34th District Court area: Belleville, Van Buren, Sumpter, Huron, and[…]
Police seek warrants on two in vehicle at Hayward’s crash
Belleville Police are seeking arrest warrants from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office for the male and female who were in the vehicle that smashed into a corner of Hayward’s party[…]
Editorial: Want to meet your candidates? This is the week for that
This is the week to see all of the local township candidates on your Aug. 2 primary election ballot. People who found previous candidate forums here unprofessional called on the[…]
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