Editorial: EGLE, EPA plan to renew Wayne Disposal license
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has put a legal notice in today’s paper on page 17. It announces that EGLE and the U.S. Environmental Protection[…]
VBT seeks grant for fishing pier at proposed new Lake House
At its Aug. 5 regular meeting the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a grant application for $41,667 from Wayne County to support the construction of a fishing[…]
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News releases: Plaintiffs win preliminary injunction against landfill
Wayne County Third Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox on Aug. 6 issued a ruling siding with the plaintiffs, granting a preliminary injunction against Wayne Disposal Inc. from receiving radioactive waste[…]
Help your community go green: Apply for $100,000 tree grant
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the DTE Foundation and ReLeaf Michigan, is offering $100,000 in grant funding through the DTE Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program. This[…]
Board of Education reviews annual board policy updates
On Monday, Aug. 11, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting at the Administration Building with the only administrative item on the agenda being the[…]
Court Watching
Enrique Jose Cano-Hernandez Enrique Jose Cano-Hernandez of Ypsilanti was video-arraigned at 34th District Court while in custody on June 6 charged with driving while license suspended on Nov. 4, 2019[…]
Canton Club 55+ to host annual Senior Golf Scramble on Sept. 19
Area seniors are encouraged to warm up their backswing because Canton Club 55+ is once again hosting its annual Senior Golf Scramble on Friday, Sept. 19, at Pheasant Run Golf[…]
Popular golden oyster mushrooms invading Michigan forests
What started as a fun and tasty culinary trend – growing exotic mushrooms at home from a simple storebought or online kit – has become another threat to Michigan’s natural[…]
James Wigginton joins yet another round-the-world adventure
James Wigginton of Van Buren Township has announced his newest adventure to earn money for Folds of Honor Foundation. He will be part of the team doing seven sky-diving scuba[…]
EGLE, Michigan Saves offer septic replacement loan program
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has partnered with Michigan Saves, the nation’s first nonprofit green bank, to offer financing for the replacement of failing or[…]
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