Wayne County issues mandate for masking everyone in the schools
Wayne County health officials on Friday, Aug. 27, issued an order mandating local school districts to require students and school staff to wear a face mask while in school and[…]
VBT hosts Halloween costume drive, giveaway
Van Buren Township’s Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Costume Drive & Give-Away for children and teenagers, ages 0-18. “We’re extremely excited to be offering free costumes to[…]
Belleville Goat Shirts on sale to benefit emergency food closet
Belleville City Councilman Ken Voigt, who is also a graphic artist, recently designed a t-shirt with the face of a goat on the front along with “Belleville: Horizon Park Goats[…]
Steve Dolot earns $2,705 for Emergency Food Closet
Steve Dolot of Van Buren Township, a non-verbal adult who has multiple impairments, has been returning cans and bottles collected at Belleville First United Methodist Church at 417 Charles St.[…]
BHS Class of 1980’s 40-year class reunion finally set for Oct. 16
The Belleville High School reunion for the class of 1980 is finally happening on Oct. 16, 2021. The 40th reunion had to be rescheduled twice due to COVID restrictions and[…]
Sumpter finds new DPW Director, negotiates contract
John Danci of Romulus has been selected as the new director of the Sumpter Township Department of Public Works. At its Aug. 24 zoom meeting, the township board of trustees[…]
Saturday’s 9/11 event to start with prayer vigil at Grace Lake Center
The memorial to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack on America begins at 9 a.m. at Grace Lake Corporate Center in Van Buren Township. The memorial will[…]
Editorial: Schools reopen Aug. 30 with in-person education
On Aug. 30, the Van Buren Public Schools and Keystone Charter Academy opened their doors to students for in-person education for all, except those who prefer online classes. At first,[…]
VBT splash pad now open past Labor Day
Although Labor Day was scheduled to be the last day the Van Buren Township splash pad would be open to the public, now its use has been extended because of[…]
VBT to host 9/11 20th anniversary commemoration event
Van Buren Township will host a special memorial event at Grace Lake Corporate Center, in the west side parking lot, at 1 Village Center Dr. In conjunction with the 20th[…]
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