VBT grass fire starts on Martz Road following tree clearing work
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor In the late afternoon on Thursday, April 4, Van Buren Township Fire Fighters were dispatched to a fire in the 49700 block of Martz[…]
‘Victim’ drops complaint about robbery at VBT gas station
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A “victim” who came to the Van Buren Township Police station to report a robbery at Ecorse Mobil gas station, decided to drop the[…]
Court Watching: Parents charged with manslaughter don’t show up for court
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Angelina Perry, 39, and Ray Hunt, 34, failed to show up for their court date last Thursday at Third Circuit Court in the Frank[…]
Belleville Planners decide 50% can be cap for offices in city
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Belleville Planning Commission decided that 50% could be the cap for the number of offices on a block in the city, but those[…]
Arbitration ruling reinstates Van Buren Township police officer
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor David Champagne, who was fired as a Van Buren Township Police Officer Feb. 6, 2012, was put back to work in January 2013 following[…]
MRSA case leads to VBT warning to public who received EMS care
When a Van Buren Township fire fighter developed MRSA after treating a patient with the communicable disease, VBT issued a warning to the public who received emergency medical services from[…]
VBT house fire damages four other homes in Homestead subdivision
On Monday, April 1, Van Buren Township Fire Fighters were dispatched at 10:03 p.m. to battle a possible house fire in the 6400 block of Florence Lane in Homestead Subdivision,[…]
VBT board approves agreement with Interim Director Arthur Mullen
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Arthur F. Mullen, who has been serving as Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development since Feb. 11, finally had his employment agreement approved[…]
VBT Police reorganize under Interim Director Gregory Laurain
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer After hearing bits and pieces from multiple sources about changes in the Van Buren Township Police Department, the Independent asked VBT Supervisor Linda Combs[…]
VBT sends press release explaining how police, fire depts. cooperate
On April 1, Van Buren Township Interim Public Safety Director Greg Laurain sent out a press release explaining how police and fire departments are working together to provide “an even[…]
Weather