Editorial: Sumpter Township to celebrate the life of Gabby Barrett
A special event is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 23 in the area around the Rawsonville Woods clubhouse in Sumpter Township. It’s “Gabby’s Games.” This is[…]
VBT woman dies trying to save ducklings
The lifeless body of Karen Drotar, 66, of Van Buren Township was pulled by police from a large drainage pipe where she had fallen face-first, apparently in an attempt to[…]
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Four valid petitions filed for three seats on Belleville City Council
Four valid petitions were filed for three seats open on the Belleville City Council as of the 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, deadline. The positions will be filled in the[…]
VBT boy gets his wish to swim with dolphins
Alexander Landskroener, 13, who lives in Country Walk subdivision in Van Buren Township, traveled to the Florida Keys with his parents and brother Andrew on June 15. He was having[…]
VBT gets new SMART bus to transport seniors, disabled
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transport (SMART) dedicated a new passenger bus to the Charter Township of Van Buren with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 16 at the September Days[…]
Demolition activity list targets 7 properties in Van Buren Township
Van Buren Township has identified seven properties that have remained vacant for a long time, are abandoned, and have been deemed to be unsafe for human occupancy by the township[…]
VBT board approves purchase of new time-keeping system
After a visit from the U.S. Department of Labor following a whistle-blower’s complaint, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees agreed to tighten up the township’s oversight of time-keeping for[…]
Speeding boat crashes into Fireworks Island on Saturday night
After reportedly leaving Johnny’s restaurant at a high rate of speed at about 11 p.m. Saturday, the driver of a boat was injured after crashing into Fireworks Island. Van Buren[…]
Court Watching: Tony Duncan arrested on VBT warrant for cocaine possession
Tony Keith Duncan, 50, was arrested at his home in Van Buren Township on July 16 on an outstanding warrant for possession of crack cocaine, less than 25 grams, on[…]
Belleville Fire Auxiliary presents $500 scholarship to Allison Reed
This year the City of Belleville Fire Auxiliary has decided to issue two $500 scholarships. The first winner is Allison Reed. Allison recently graduated from Belleville High School and William[…]
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