VBT Planners set public hearing on ordinance for senior housing
A public hearing has been set for 7:30 p.m. July 24 before the Van Buren Township Planning Commission to hear thoughts from the community on a proposed senior housing ordinance.[…]
David C. Brown recertified as Certified Funeral Practitioner
David C. Brown, CFSP, a funeral director at David C. Brown Funeral Home in Belleville, has recently qualified for recertification of the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by[…]
Macdennis Ikpeama of Belleville earns Comcast NBCUniversal Scholarship
Macdennis Ikpeama of Belleville, a student at Arbor Preparatory High School in Ypsilanti, is among those earning a $2,500 scholarship from Comcast NBCUniversal. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced that it has[…]
Van Buren Township sets opioid awareness forum, Narcan training Sept. 12
Van Buren Township, in cooperation with the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, announces a free Opioid Awareness Forum and Narcan Training session on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Wayne County Community[…]
Dr. David James Wilson Environmental Protection Bill introduced by Rep. Pagan
By Kristy Pagan State Representative, 21st District Last week, I introduced House Bill 4719 to prohibit the sale and use of coal-tar based products in Michigan. These harmful products are[…]
Court Watching: Jessica Hurley sentenced to 9-40 years in prison for sex, drugs with teen
Jessica Lynn Hurley, 32, was sentenced to from 9 to 40 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of six felonies involving having sex with and giving drugs[…]
Sumpter Board OKs agreement with FMAR to care for stray dogs
Pete and Marcie LaFramboise of Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue were present at the June 25 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees as the board unanimously approved a[…]
Beaumont Health leases 124,564-square-foot building in VBT
CBRE recently represented ownership in a 124,564-square-foot lease of a high-tech, industrial building to Beaumont Health at 41965 Ecorse Rd. in Van Buren Township. The tenant is Michigan’s largest healthcare[…]
Owen Intermediate School Media Center wins state library award
State Representative Kristy Pagan announced that earlier this month, the Library of Michigan awarded Owen Intermediate School Library Media Center in Van Buren Public Schools with the the state’s 2019-20[…]
Liberty Gospel Church sets Summer Revival for July 11, 12, 13
Liberty Gospel Church, 105 N. Liberty St., Belleville, will hold its Summer Revival at 7 p.m. on July 11, 12, and 13, and everyone is welcome. Pastor Bernie Travis and[…]
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