On second thought, two motions actually passed in VBT
At the March 3 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Supervisor Kevin McNamara declared two motions as failing because the 3-2 vote did not reach the majority[…]
Strawberry Festival committee to meet Tuesday, March 17
The Belleville National Strawberry Festival committee will meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, at Victory Station at Five Points in Belleville. The public is welcome to attend and offer[…]
Court Watching: Judge Parrott recuses himself from case where friends are witnesses
Matthew Mark Taylor, 26, of Sumpter Township was standing before 34th District Court Judge David Parrott on Feb. 5 for his preliminary exam on four case folders holding 11 felony[…]
Romulus names Robert J. Pfannes as interim Police Chief
The city of Romulus has sworn in Robert J. Pfannes as interim chief of the Romulus Police Department. Chief Pfannes will serve while Chief Jadie Settles is on medical leave.[…]
Tyler Elementary students’ product drive astonishes all
The student leaders at Tyler Elementary School recently decided to hold a competitive product drive to benefit the “Friday Fill-up!” program at Trinity Episcopal Church in Van Buren Township.. “Friday[…]
34th District Court Magistrate Lisa Martin laid off for budget issue
On Feb. 20 the Independent published information that the visiting judge at 34th District Court to fill in for Judge David Parrott would be without further expense. On March 4,[…]
Court Watching: John Phillips bound over on fraudulent prescription charge
John George Phillips, 51, of Fenton was bound over to circuit court for a March 11 arraignment on the information after a preliminary exam on Feb. 26. He is free[…]
Community Chorus invites all to come to the Cabaret on March 22
The Belleville Community Chorus is stepping out with its 11th-annual Cabaret performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Open Arms Lutheran Church, 7865 Belleville Road. The Cabaret program features[…]
School Board approves first sale of bonds for early childhood center
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education approved the sale of its first series of bonds to build the early childhood development center on the former St. Anthony Church[…]
VBT DDA discusses building use, sign policy for house at Harris Park
In a special meeting on Feb. 6, the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority discussed at length proposed rules for the use of its new house at 10151 Belleville Rd.[…]
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