Sharry Budd announces re-election bid in Van Buren Township
To the residents of Van Buren Township: With the support of my family and friends, I am pleased to formally announce that I have made the decision to seek another[…]
Paul White announces his candidacy for VBT Trustee in August primary
To our Valued Van Buren Township Residents: This letter is to announce my candidacy for the office of Van Buren Township Trustee. Living in the area 55 years and being[…]
Sumpter Country Fest names ‘Heroes of America’ parade winners
Floats: 1st place: Wayne County Outstanding Youth 2nd place: River of Life Church 3rd place: Southwester Wayne Democratic Club Community Organizations: 1st place: Belleville Martial Arts 2nd place: Friends of[…]
YouTube video shows Jeep Wrangler mounting VBT police cruiser
A brief video showing a Jeep Wrangler’s left front tire mounting the front left tire of a Van Buren Township Police Supervisor’s car was posted on YouTube May 20 and[…]
Sumpter Township board OKs vote on 3 millage renewals
Renewals of three existing property taxes for police and fire protection will be on the Aug. 2 ballot in Sumpter Township. At its regular meeting May 24, the Sumpter Township[…]
Court Watching: Joshua Morris sent for competency hearing in fatal car crash
Joshua Lee Morris, 24, is charged with driving in a reckless manner causing death in the July 6, 2014 auto crash that killed his passenger, Marcus McIntosh, 21, in Van[…]
VBT board gives first OK to ordinance on medical marijuana cultivation
A new ordinance to provide regulations for those growing medical marijuana had its first reading approved at the May 17 regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees.[…]
Belleville High School inducts 69 students into National Honor Society
During April 29 ceremonies at Belleville High School, the following 69 students were inducted into the National Honor Society: Jerome Acuna, Alexis Anderson, Hannah Baynesan, Paige Beckley, Kayla Browning, Hannah[…]
Three candidates for superintendent called back for final interviews
After about six hours of interviewing five candidates for superintendent of schools last week, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education set another interview session for 6 p.m. Tuesday,[…]
Editorial: School Board looks for new leader
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education interviewed three candidates for superintendent on Tuesday and were set for two more interviews on Wednesday. That same night they may choose[…]
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