VBT pays $650,000 in Civil Rights law suit
On Friday a check for $650,000 was put into the client trust account of Belleville attorneys DePietro & Day by insurance attorneys for settlement in a First Amendment law suit[…]
Editorial: Go to Dexter for example of a 30,000-square-foot library
The Belleville Area District Library Board met Tuesday and considered Options A, B, and C for a 30,000-square-foot-library in downtown Belleville. This is down from the 45,000-square-foot library on the[…]
Friends set benefit dinner to celebrate the life of Bruce Burnett
Bruce Burnett is suffering from a degenerating very rare brain disease called CJD and time is limited. Friends are having a party between 2 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 14[…]
DNA charge dismissed; Judge Strong dismisses appeal of Chapman’s trespassing conviction
On Nov. 3, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Craig S. Strong signed an order dismissing the appeal of the trespassing conviction of James Forrest Chapman of Belleville. On Nov. 9,[…]
School Board approves audit of $57 million funds for 2014-15 year
At Monday’s meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education approved the financial audit of some $57 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year, ending June 30. The audit had[…]
BHS Productions to present ’12 Angry Men’ Nov. 19-21
Belleville High School Productions will present the play “12 Angry Men” at the BHS Auditorium Nov. 19-21. Tickets may be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com or at the door before all[…]
New Kiwanis Club in tri-community sets first meeting on Nov. 18
A new tri-community Kiwanis Club is organizing and its first meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce building, 248 Main Street. For[…]
Editorial: Nov. 11 is day to honor our veterans
The 34th District Court in Romulus is closed on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans’ Day. Throughout our community, events are taking place to honor our veterans. The schools are[…]
Edgemont second graders explore downtown Belleville
By Second Graders at Edgemont Stacy Porzondek’s Room Second grade students at Edgemont Elementary are becoming young leaders in our community! On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the students took a field[…]
Women needing help should call First Step at 1-888-453-5900
Women and children needing safety and a place to stay are invited to call First Step toll-free at the 24-hour Help Line: 1-888-453-5900. Amy Youngquist of First Step said all[…]
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