White now has seven extra cases against him in U.S. Bankruptcy Court
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Besides the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy he filed on July 19, disbarred attorney Thomas A. White, 45, of Van Buren Township, now has seven more[…]
Auditor praises Van Buren School Board, administration for financial work
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Tom Taylor gave glowing praise to the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education and its administration on Monday as he presented the financial[…]
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MDOT runs out of transportation funds, VBT project delayed
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer At its Oct. 22 regular meeting, Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Susan Ireland announced that the state ran out of transportation[…]
VBT Police capture two armed robbers after pharmacy hold up
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Two armed robbers ran out the back door of Health Smart Pharmacy, 10824 Belleville Road, with a big, black trash bag full of drugs[…]
U.S. Marshals capture Sumpter shooter in Tulsa
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A man who is accused of shooting his brother two or three times with a shotgun in Sumpter Township on Sunday and then fleeing[…]
Belleville Big Boy to close doors forever after 38 years
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor After 38 years of serving up Big Boys and Slim Jims the Belleville Big Boy is closing its doors forever at the end of[…]
Belleville officials discuss parking problems at BHS, subdivisions
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor “How do you propose to fix the parking issues at Belleville High School?” Belleville Fire Chief Brian Loranger asked the City Council at the[…]
Van Buren Twp. police to host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on Saturday,Nov. 9
On Nov. 9, officers from Van Buren Township Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.[…]
DeBucks turn suffering sod farm into successful corn maze, play area
By Jasmine Carter Independent Special Writer The sun shone brightly as it set across the cornstalks and farm wagons at DeBuck’s Farm on Martz Road in Van Buren Township. After[…]
Marc Littleson voted president of Van Buren Area Little League
At a meeting of about 40 people on Oct. 13, the troubled Belleville Area Little League (BALL) was dissolved and a new Van Buren Area Little League (VBALL) was formed.[…]
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