Six candidates running for two School Board seats in Nov. 2 election
Six candidates are vying for two seats on the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 2 General Election. The four-year terms of Board President David Peer[…]
Schools set five parent assemblies to discuss student survey results
Five parent assemblies have been scheduled in the Van Buren Public Schools to discuss the unsettling results of a recent online student survey that reveals sex habits, alcohol and drug[…]
VBT Public Safety Director says animal control situation better
The Van Buren Township Police Department is working on problems with animal control and things are better, but problems are not completely solved. At the Oct. 6 meeting of the[…]
Sumpter Board OKs new shingle roof for fire hall on 4-3 vote
After a lengthy and lively discussion at its Sept. 28 meeting, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted 4-3 to pay $38,000 for shingles and $800 for an extended 15-year[…]
Proposal: Film office would bring jobs, money to 48111
Brandon Mullins of Belleville wants to bring Hollywood to the 48111 zip code – and hopes those filmmakers would bring jobs and money to this area. Mullins presented his plan[…]
Skateboard damage to streetscape leads to proposed ordinance
Skateboarders have damaged Belleville’s new streetscape and at Monday’s [Oct. 4] meeting the City Council voted to hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to outlaw skateboarding and roller[…]
Arbitrator rules VBT was wrong in discipline for Facebook page
A decision in binding arbitration announced Sept. 16 found that Van Buren Township Fire Fighter Kenneth Landstrom did not violate any fire department rules after a bad word appeared on[…]
Assailant of Enrica Hensley pleads guilty to assault & battery
Enrica Hensley, owner of Enrica’s Golden Needle, 436 Main Street in downtown Belleville, said a customer beat her up on Feb. 20. On Sept. 16 the accused pled guilty to[…]
Spectactular fire burns Tuscan Manor apt. structure in Belleville
A spectacular fire the afternoon of Sept. 15 burned and damaged 16 units in the Tuscan Manor apartments in downtown Belleville, making 40 people immediately homeless. No tenants or[…]
School District saves $1 million with new teachers’ contract
On Monday, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education ratified a two-year contract with the Van Buren Education Association with no increase in pay this school year, but an[…]
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