Teacher’s death in classroom leads to BHS closing, cancelling exams
Michael Caulk, 64, a social studies teacher at Belleville High School, was found dead in his classroom late Wednesday night, June 12, and so BHS was closed for the day[…]
Keystone board approves W.D. Johnson as new board member
At its annual meeting on May 9, the Keystone Academy charter school board of directors interviewed William D. Johnson to fill a vacancy on the board and then voted unanimously[…]
Davon Miller takes plea deal, may spend three months in jail
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Davon Miller, 34, who recently moved out of a home at10573 Belleville Road in Van Buren Township, accepted a plea deal on June 5[…]
Four women charged in prostitution get court date delayed to July 3
The four women charged in alleged prostitution activities at the Holistic Touch & Gifts shop in Van Buren Township had their preliminary exams postponed until 9 a.m., July 3, at[…]
Ten Van Buren Township employees earn service awards
Nine Van Buren Township Public Safety Department employees, plus one water worker, were slated to receive service awards at the June 4 meeting of the VBT Board of Trustees, but[…]
USTA SmashZone tennis tour comes to Strawberry Festival
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) SmashZone Mobile Tour continues its 22-city tour run this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 14-16) when it will be part of the Belleville Strawberry[…]
Belleville Strawberry Festival Parade participants listed
The following units have signed up to be in Saturday’s Strawberry Festival parade that is scheduled to step off from Belleville High School at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The parade[…]
Belleville High School closed Thursday after teacher found dead in classroom
Michael Caulk, 64, a social studies teacher at Belleville High School, was found dead in his classroom and so BHS was closed for the day on Thursday (June 13). Belleville[…]
40-year-old Van Buren Township man drows in Belleville Lake
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The body of Demont Harris, 40, of Van Buren Township was pulled from Belleville Lake at about 8:05 p.m. Saturday after a two-hour search[…]
Van Buren Public Schools honors 12 retirees with dinner
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Van Buren Public Schools honored 12 retirees with dinner and a celebration Monday evening at the Belleville High School Commons area. Honored were:[…]
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