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Berg sworn in as new police chief

Berg sworn in as new police chief

Jan 29, 2024

   The official swearing in of Larry Berg as the new Chief of Police was held on Friday morning at the Belton Police Department. City Attorney John Messer administered the Oath of Office.    In a standing room only audience made up of family members, City Officials,...
Retirement ceremony held for Ellis

Retirement ceremony held for Ellis

Jan 29, 2024

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal      Local and state officials, family, and friends gathered at the Cadence Bank Center Expo on Thursday afternoon to hon-or Belton Chief of Police, Gene Ellis, as he retired from nearly 15 years of dedicated service as chief.    A...
City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

Jan 29, 2024

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The City of Belton recently held a public meeting at the Harris Community Center concerning an event called Solarbration, to coincide with the total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024. The City of Belton is one of a number...
Family of former Belton student starts fund in son’s honor

Family of former Belton student starts fund in son’s honor

Jan 26, 2024

A family has set out to honor their son who loved theatre and was pursuing a career in the industry until his unexpected death in November 2023. Nathan LeBlanc was born in Temple in 1999 to John and Laura LeBlanc, and he grew up in Belton. He went on to attend...