Trial of accused in Cothern murder case adjourned to Oct. 22
The trial of the man charged in the murder/arson of Van Buren Township senior citizen Frances Cothern has been adjourned until Oct. 22 at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice[…]
Belleville hurries to use $45,000 in LUST funds to clear 100 Davis St.
The former DPW yard at 100 Davis Street has been the target of environmental cleanup for almost 20 years. Following the latest directions from the Department of Environmental Quality,[…]
3/50 Project captures the imagination of Belleville shoppers
The 3/50 Project has caught the imagination of local businesses and shoppers in Belleville and they hope it will infuse new spending into the local economy. Signs have popped[…]
School Board considers accelerated schedule for school construction
The Van Buren School Board is considering an accelerated plan to get construction of the new high school done in two years rather than three. Present plans call for[…]
Darwin Loyer named new fire chief for VBT
Belleville Fire Chief Darwin Loyer is switching fire chief hats to become the new fire chief of Van Buren Township. The VBT board voted unanimously on Tuesday to name[…]
VBT Planners hold workshop on GE, subdivisions, schedule
The Van Buren Township Planning Commission held a 50-minute workshop on Sept. 9 and got an update GE’s plans and an update from the subcommittee looking into subdivision problems and[…]
Nature artist Tim Marsh competes in big Grand Rapids contest
Nature artist Tim Marsh of Van Buren Township is one of the artists participating in what has been called the biggest art competition ever – with a $250,000 prize for[…]
Belleville DDA pays Thoms
Belleville DDA pays Thoms $2,500 for damage, easement Following a brief closed-door session on Aug. 19, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority voted to pay Andrew (Rae) and Beverly Thom $2,500[…]
Belleville DDA: What to do about dead sod at new parking lot?
“The new parking lot looks awesome, except for the grass that isn’t taking,” said Downtown Development Authority member Ken Voigt at the DDA’s regular meeting Aug. 19. He referred[…]
School Board names Peggy Voigt as Supt. Designee
Peggy Voigt will be making the decisions on when to cancel school for storms this winter. She lives just a block away from the school district administration building and[…]
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