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Sumpter Township Planning Commission survey is ready

  • June 25, 2015

The Sumpter Township Planning Commission is in the process of updating its land-use Master Plan and wants to know what Sumpter residents want for their township’s future. An opinion survey[…]

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VB School Board hears report on recent student NWEA test results

  • June 25, 2015

“I’ve got some really good news to share with you tonight,” Curriculum Director Diane Kullis told the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education at a work/study session on June[…]

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VBT Board votes 5-1 to OK AutoZone pact that Wayne County requires

  • June 25, 2015

After delaying the approval of a storm water system maintenance agreement with AutoZone for more than eight months, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved the agreement on a[…]

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Lighthouse Church buying Power Centre Church on Sumpter Rd.

  • June 25, 2015

The Belleville Lighthouse Church, which currently is located on Willis Road near Rawsonville in Sumpter Township, is purchasing the former Power Centre Church International on Sumpter Road in Van Buren[…]

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What is coal tar?

  • June 25, 2015

“In the making of iron and steel you need coke … They convert coal into coke… Put coal into an airtight oven, heat it up, and organic compounds (many carcinogenic)[…]

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Coal tar-based driveway sealers: an avoidable hazard

  • June 25, 2015

By David J. Wilson Van Buren Township During the last few years much research has come out showing that coal tar-based driveway sealers are a significant threat to our health[…]

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Crowd questions School Board on teacher morale

  • June 25, 2015

A standing-room-only crowd filled the meeting room at the administration building on June 22 to ask pressing questions of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education. Parents in the[…]

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Belleville City Council hikes fixed water rate, reduces commodity rate

  • June 25, 2015

Water rates are going up and down in the city of Belleville following action at the June 15 regular meeting of the city council. Councilwoman Kim Tindall asked the council[…]

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Chief Berriman warns Friday night parking will be a ‘bear’

  • June 18, 2015

Belleville Police Chief Hal Berriman warns that parking in the city of Belleville is going to be difficult on Friday, June 19, when from 800 to 1,000 runners from out[…]

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Strawberry Festival Parade starts at 11 a.m., June 20, at BHS

  • June 18, 2015

Activities are under way in Belleville for the 39th-annual Belleville National Strawberry Festival, which runs through Sunday. The big parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, starting at[…]

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