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🌱 What did Van Buren schools decide that will impact Belleville students?

Belleville, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Belleville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Van Buren schools decide that will impact Belleville students?
  • Why did Van Buren Township buy the famous skeleton house by the lake?
  • When will the Denton Road Bridge and Main-Denton work actually start?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 "A Beachside Dance Celebration" Dance Recital and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. School Board meets for 4+ hours for June 8 session (bellevilleareaindependent.com) — Van Buren Public Schools spent over four hours reviewing budgets, staffing changes, and programs that directly affect Belleville students, including Belleville High School and McBride Middle School. Board members heard building presentations, approved continued MHSAA membership, set up future field trips, and renewed key special education and food service contracts that will shape the 2026–27 school year.
   

2. McNamara: VBT buys house north of Lakeside Park property (bellevilleareaindependent.com) — Van Buren Township has agreed to buy the well-known “Skelly” house near the future Lakeside Park and is advancing major park planning and grant-funded projects that Belleville-area residents will notice. Officials also highlighted a court victory blocking certain radioactive waste at a nearby landfill, approved Belleville Yacht Club’s July 4 fireworks, and discussed services ranging from HVAC maintenance to senior support.
   

3. Denton Road Bridge nearing the finish line (bellevilleareaindependent.com) — Belleville drivers should soon see the Denton Road Bridge open, but the exact date is still uncertain as final capstone work wraps up. Van Buren Township’s contractor also plans a 4–6 week rebuild of the Main and Denton intersection, which Belleville officials want delayed until after the Music Lakeside season ends in August.
   

4. Best pools, splash pads and beaches around metro Detroit (metroparent.com) — Families in Belleville can cool off at Van Buren Park Beach, a small, monitored lakeside spot with low crowds and nearby playground access. The guide also highlights other popular pools and splash pads across metro Detroit, giving local parents plenty of options for summer day trips within easy driving distance.
   

5. How prosecutions played out for men accused in Whitmer kidnap plot (freep.com subscription) — One of the men tied to the Whitmer kidnapping case, Shawn Fix of Belleville, pleaded guilty in 2022 and received a three‑to‑20‑year prison sentence. The piece walks through how courts have handled all 14 defendants, including overturned convictions, acquittals, and plea deals that continue shaping Michigan’s high‑profile domestic terrorism prosecutions.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Luna, a dog who went missing in Wayne, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 7 days, 4 hours. Message from Owner: "This is my moms… (Nextdoor Belleville)
  • Menards posted a job opening for Stocker in Belleville. Apply here.
  • Cardinal Staffing Services posted a job opening for SMAW Welder (Stick Welder) in Belleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belleville here.

Ok Belleville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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