VBT terminates Mullen as director of planning, economic development
Arthur Mullen of Grosse Pointe, who was hired by Van Buren Township just over a year ago to be director of planning and economic development, was terminated May 19, after[…]
Belleville Relay for Life entertainment schedule for May 31
The 2014 Belleville Relay for Life will be this Saturday and Sunday at Quirk Park behind the Van Buren Township Hall. The entertainment schedule for Saturday is: 10 a.m. –[…]
New ‘Common Sense Library PAC’ can use Horizon Park for event
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor There was no disagreement that a new political action committee has the right to peaceably assemble at Horizon Park for a Friend Raiser –[…]
Man dies in VBT apartment fire on May 24
A man was found dead in his bed at Bellridge Apartments early Saturday morning after residents noticed smoke gathering in the hallways and called Van Buren Township 911. The man,[…]
Yankee Air Museum, local businesses host free Veterans’ Seminar
The Yankee Air Museum will open its doors free of charge for veterans and their families on Wednesday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Veterans’ Seminar.[…]
Public invited to visit Julien’s Garden at Savage Elementary
Wednesday, May 21 marked the one-year anniversary of the dedication of Julien’s Garden. It also would have been the ninth birthday of Van Buren Public Schools student Julien Vanderlinden and[…]
Court Watching: Trish Lada’s $100 bid gets front-row seat at 34th District Court
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Trish Lada of Westland bid $100 at the recent Belleville Area Women’s Club fashion show and won a certificate to spend a day with[…]
Court Watching: Paul Henson of Sumpter sentenced to 5 years of probation for accosting
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter On May 23, Sumpter Township resident, Paul Edward Henson, 43, was sentenced to 5 years of probation for accosting a child for immoral purposes[…]
VBT approves 3-year pact with Belleville for dispatch, lockup service
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Last year, Belleville got a gift from Van Buren Township: no raise in the rates it paid for emergency dispatch and lockup services. The[…]
Sumpter Officers Balowski, Steffani win awards for their work
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At the May 13 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees, Police Captain Eric Luke announced awards for police officers. He said in[…]
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