Sumpter resident bound over on strong-arm robbery of friend
Kara Lynn Gonzalez, 42, of Rawsonville Woods in Sumpter Township, was bound over for trial on charges surrounding an alleged strong-arm robbery that sent her friend to the hospital[…]
A2Mac1 changes request from rehab to industrial development tax break
At a public hearing on creating an industrial development and plant rehabilitation district for the A2Mac1 business at 8393 Rawsonville Road, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees learned the state[…]
VBT Planning Commission OKs revised McDonald’s plan
The final site plan for renovations to the Belleville Road McDonald’s restaurant was approved by the Van Buren Township Planning Commission at its regular meeting Oct. 24. McDonald’s[…]
Wayne Co. Council for Arts honors Kevin McNamara as Patron
Wayne County Commissioner Kevin McNamara of Van Buren Township was honored Oct. 25 with the Patron Award from the Wayne County Council for Arts, History & Humanities. The 15th annual[…]
Gamble vs. VBT Police trial cancelled as judge considers motion
The Civil Rights law suit of James Gamble of Van Buren Township vs. VBT Police Officers Scott Griggs and Patrick Wehrman has had its schedule changed as it headed for[…]
VBT Board chips in $3,361 for Van Buren Park’s new picnic tables
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted to chip in $3,361 from the general fund to pay for three picnic tables for the new walking/bike path and picnic areas[…]
Five candidates seek four open seats on VBT Board of Trustees
Five candidates are running for four, part-time trustee positions on the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees in the Nov. 6 election. All the other positions on the VBT ballot[…]
Two days of public hearings conider details for 2013 budgets in VBT
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees spent Wednesday, Oct. 23, and Thursday, Oct. 24, in session to hear 2013 budget requests from department directors and discuss how the township[…]
Van Buren Township DDA to issue $4.9 million in bonds for Ecorse work
The Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority authorized the issuance of Tax Increment Revenue Bonds in the maximum amount of $4.9 million to finance the capital costs of the Ecorse/Belleville[…]
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