VBT DDA gives tentative OK to design pedestrian bridge
Engineers Wade Trim were given a tentative OK by the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority to do pre-design work not to exceed $46,000 for a $2 million pedestrian bridge[…]
Lincoln School Board to officially start search for new Supt. of Schools
The Lincoln Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 5:30 p.m. relative to officially commencing the superintendent search process. They will begin with a[…]
Belleville Day in Florida set for March 23
Once again, folks with a connection to Belleville who live, winter, or visit Florida are invited to “Belleville Day in Florida”. This year the luncheon will be held on Wednesday,[…]
Exit Interview: I may be the first victim of Van Tassel bullying
I am Ronald James Mays of Sumpter Township, a former teacher in Van Buren Public Schools for ten years and subbed for three years. Many things have been stirred by[…]
District Library Board approves option for 360 Charles St.
The Belleville Area District Library Board voted unanimously to accept an option agreement to buy the property next door at 360 Charles Street for $200,000, if voters approve funding to[…]
Editorial: Sumpter Police Chief retires, Fire Chief on leave
Sumpter Township Police Chief James Pierce, Jr. has retired as of Feb. 9. His request to retire was a part of the Supervisor’s report at Tuesday’s regular Sumpter Township meeting.[…]
School Supt. drops complaint against school board member
Van Buren Township Public Schools Supt. Michael Van Tassel filed an assault complaint against school board member Sherry Frazier on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 28, after she had a loud meeting[…]
Independent wins award in 2015 Michigan Press Association contest
The report of a car towed by J&T Crova for the Belleville Police and left at the J&T storage lot for more than seven years won a statewide prize for[…]
Keystone Academy students learn compassion with water drive
Dear Keystone Academy Parents / Guardians, and the Community: At Keystone Academy we strive to make moral focus an integral part of our school culture. Not only do we take[…]
VFW starts ‘Operation Torn & Tattered’ flag swap
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4434 on Bemis Road announces that its Community Service Project for the Year is “Operation Torn & Tattered.” VFW Quartermaster Adjutant Ross Medaus said[…]
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