VBT ends lifetime medical coverage, add health savings account
As of Sept. 1, those hired by Van Buren Township will get a health savings account instead of the usual lifetime medical care coverage. At the Aug. 20 meeting of[…]
Egypt Covington memorial dedicated at Quirk Park on Aug. 23
A large crowd gathered to hear Chuck Covington and his family dedicate a memorial for Egypt Covington just before the Aug. 23 grand opening of the Van Buren Township Splash[…]
Military Retiree Appreciation Day set for Sept. 28 at Selfridge
A Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Retirees from all branches of the armed[…]
Michael, Elaine Habel celebrate 60 years of marriage
Michael and Elaine Habel, lifelong residents of Belleville, have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Michael Habel and Elaine Price first met in fourth grade, but became high school sweethearts in[…]
Howitzer arrives at VFW Post on Aug. 24
A 105mm Howitzer was delivered to the Belleville Veterans of Foreign Wars #4434 / Polish Legion of American Veterans #167 post hall at 44170 Bemis Rd. in Van Buren Township[…]
Van Buren Public Schools get ready for new school year
At the Aug. 26 brief meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, the board heard reports on the final preparations for the new school year to get[…]
Bill Emerson brings Dueling Open to BHS on Aug. 24
At the regular meeting of the Belleville Downtown Development Authority on Aug. 21, Bill Emerson explained the 12 hours of fencing competition he was bringing to the Belleville High School[…]
Sumpter Twp. OKs hiring temporary clerk’s assistant as fill-in
Sumpter Township Clerk Esther Hurst asked the township board to approve hiring a temporary Clerk’s office assistant to fill in for an employee who is taking a planned medical leave[…]
Court Watching: Judge Green insists youthful defendant take responsibility
A charge of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault) against Alexis Shae Jensen, 18, was dismissed by 34th District Court Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green on Aug. 14 as[…]
Court Watching: Charges dismissed against Rachel Roberson for felonious assault
Charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence on July 26 in Van Buren Township were dropped by the party involved against Rachel Tanganaie Roberson, 22, and then[…]
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