Belleville

Teachers PJ and Jamie Creek put their classroom knowledge to work creating posters, and now authoring a book, about American history.

The city bought the 100,000 square-foot facility last June to establish the center which will offer programs in welding, carpentry, construction and many other trades.

The school board approved recommendations of superintendent. Here are the details

The city has already received half of the money.

Some major changes triggered by the pandemic have been made permanent. And the libraries are being honored for a top state award too.

The work of the late Don Nedobeck, whose whimsical art regularly delighted festival goers, will also be displayed.

Belleville is using tax increment finance money to close the deal even though Mayor Patty Gregory said the city would use a state grant to pay for the property.

The humane society’s executive director noticed the ceiling sagging in one of the main parts of the shelter, which currently has more than 700 dogs and cats.

A nonprofit group was formed to run the health club and Memorial Hospital then donated the property to the members.

Tenants are moving into the new apartment complex, called Lofts on the Square.