Editorial: School Board seeks input on sale of its land for pot shop
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education held a very lively discussion at its regular meeting Monday, and it was held via Zoom. At issue is the nine acres[…]
VBPS considers selling property for pot shop
As soon as the zoning for marijuana facilities in the city of Belleville was announced, two to three people called the Van Buren Public Schools right away. School Supt. Pete[…]
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VBT moves forward on plans for new rec center
A large community feasibility study, that was OKed in March 2019 to find out what the public wanted in a recreation center, was appreciatively received by the Van Buren Township[…]
Van Buren Township offices remain open, but it’s by appointment only
Due to COVID-19, all Van Buren Township administrative offices are now by appointment only. This began Monday, Jan. 25, and runs until March 31, according to a news release from[…]
Belleville to seek new city manager
Interim Belleville City Manager Tracey Schultz Kobylarz will be leaving the city and the city will be looking for a new city manager. Mayor Kerreen Conley announced this at the[…]
Sumpter attorney to review non-payment of deputy supervisor salary
Sumpter Township Trustee Peggy Morgan asked fellow board members to look into why new Deputy Supervisor Ken Bednark is not getting paid. She asked the question during the regular township[…]
State Senator Joe Bellino named House Energy chair for a second term
State Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, has been named chair of the House Energy Committee for a second consecutive term, according to House Speaker Jason Wentworth. The House Energy Policy Committee[…]
Rotary District 6400 recognizes Trinity Episcopal Church leaders
Rotary District 6400 has recognized two leaders of Trinity Episcopal Church – Friday Fill Up for their work in weekly providing food and other support to families of children in[…]
Editorial: It will be nice when Zoom is gone, we can meet in person
In December, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees held its first Zoom meeting and members seem to have adapted to it very well. Since last March when they met, it[…]
Staff, residents get COVID-19 vaccinations at Cedar Woods
Residents and staff of Cedar Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care in Van Buren Township received their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations on Jan. 12. The event was organized by[…]
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