Lowering of Belleville Lake in past caused problems, opportunities
Last week, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted in favor of a plan by Supervisor Kevin McNamara to lower Belleville Lake so residents and the township can repair[…]
VBT board approves possible draw-down of Belleville Lake in 2019
Van Buren Township now has the right to ask the operators of French Landing Dam to draw-down the water level of Belleville Lake by three to seven feet for two[…]
More than 500 gather at Yankee Air Museum to hear Colbeck announce candidacy for Governor
More than 500 supporters sat in sweltering heat for two hours at the Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run Airport on Saturday, July 22, as State Senator Patrick Colbeck, R-Canton,[…]
Two Red Cross Blood Drives cancelled in Van Buren Township
There were two Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled for July 22 in Van Buren Township. They were both cancelled and there was no blood drive at all in VBT on[…]
Sumpter students can sign up for backpacks, supplies
The Sumpter Progressive Civic League is sponsoring its second-annual, Back-to-School Family Fun Day from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Graham Park, corner of Sumpter and Wear[…]
Sgt. Abdilla, Officer Rini help deliver healthy baby boy at BP station
Early Saturday morning, July 22, two Van Buren Township Police Officers helped deliver a baby boy at the BP gas station on Haggerty Road at the freeway. Sgt. Marc Abdilla[…]
Jasmine Bates named to new Teacher Leadership Advisory Council
Jasmine Bates, a McBride Middle School math teacher, has been selected as one of the 24 teachers who will serve on a new panel to help guide the state’s plan[…]
Belleville Farmer’s Market continues to grow at 4th St. Square
The new Belleville Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Belleville Central Business Community at the Fourth Street Square in downtown Belleville, just finished its second month and continues to offer new[…]
Editorial: VBT Fire Dept. gives chilling report to township board
The Van Buren Township Fire Department’s 30-year-old ladder truck has been decertified by the state and if there is a fire at either senior high rise in the city of[…]
Red Cross Blood Drives cancelled in VBT
There were two Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled for July 22 in Van Buren Township. They have both been cancelled and there is no blood drive in VBT on July[…]
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