Van Buren Township Fire Department wants you on its team!
Calling all juniors and seniors: Want to earn college credits while in high school? Have you ever thought about becoming a fire fighter? Here is your opportunity for an exciting,[…]
Three choirs to perform to provide warm clothing for children
The Ford Motor Company Chorus, the Belleville Community Chorus, and Trinity Episcopal Church Choir are teaming up to hold a benefit concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Trinity[…]
AARP Foundation finds employment for job seeks aged 55 and up
Those unemployed and seeking full or part-time employment may be eligible for placement through the Senior Community Service Employment Program of the American Association of Retired Persons Foundation. Employment Specialist[…]
Court Watching: Andrew Thomas Gowan bound over for pointing gun at brother in VBT
34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley bound over Andrew Thomas Gowan, 57, to circuit court for an arraignment on the information on May 24 at the Frank Murphy Hall[…]
Court Watching: James Chapman to write request for dismissal of DNA charge
On May 10, defendant James Forrest Chapman, 57, was before Judge Brian A. Oakley in 34th District Court for a review of the charge against him for not providing a[…]
Editorial: Van Buren Eagles host history lesson for community
One observer said Saturday’s “First Ladies of the White House” show at the Van Buren Eagles could easily be turned into a hit Broadway show. Ginger Bruder, who stoically fought[…]
Eagles get a sold-out house for lively lesson in American history
There was sex and violence and several assassinations as part of Saturday’s American history lesson at Van Buren Eagles #3996. It was a sold-out house. “First Ladies of the White[…]
School Board tables McBride paving contract
After about an hour and a half of discussion on Monday, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education tabled any action on an “incompatible in office” charge against Trustee[…]
Free, six-week class on family history research to begin May 18 in Ypsilanti
Kathy Bailey, a retired teacher of Willis, will be presenting another series of free classes to teach participants how to find information on their families for personal enrichment and to[…]
VBT Public Safety Dept. seeks photos of early township police chiefs
Van Buren Township Director of Public Safety Gregory Laurain wants to get some historical background for his police department and is looking for pictures, suitable for framing, of past police[…]
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