Guiding Harbor column by Jennifer Trotter
Kids enter foster care due to no fault of their own. In most cases, their parents are struggling with addiction, mental illness, poverty, and/or poor choices. The Court makes the[…]
Editorial: Learn about your candidates for Primary Election
The Primary Election is upon us. Absentee ballots have been sent out to those requesting them. You will be able to vote early soon, going into the voting machine location[…]
VBT drive-by shooting July 5 injures 1 on Greenwood in VBT
At about 1:30 a.m. on July 5, Van Buren Township Police responded to a report of a shooting on Greenwood Court in the subdivision at the corner of Belleville and[…]
Fire destroys home on Sheldon Road with no injuries on June 29
There were no injuries in the fire that destroyed a home on Sheldon Road in Van Buren Township around 7:08 p.m. on June 29, but a family with eight children[…]
Brown Funeral Home recognized for 35 years in Order of Golden Rule
The David C. Brown Funeral Home of Belleville has been recognized for its 35-year membership with the Order of the Golden Rule. The Order of the Golden Rule is an[…]
Vivian Litchard celebrates 101st birthday
Vivian (Charlesworth) Litchard celebrated her 101st birthday with family and friends on July 6. She is an original “Rosie the Riveter” and proud 1941 Belleville High School graduate. Vivian has[…]
Sophia Zoller celebrates 99th birthday
Family and friends gathered on Sunday, July 7, to celebrate the 99th birthday of longtime Van Buren Township resident Sophia Zoller. The surprise party was hosted by her daughter Pamela[…]
Court Watching: Hassan Clark charged with arson, B&E in VBT
Hassan Christopher Clark Hassan Christopher Clark, 55, of Van Buren Township was video-arraigned by 34th District Court Judge Lisa Martin while in custody of Van Buren Township Police. He is[…]
County Commissioner candidates tell their backgrounds
Five candidates are running for Wayne County Commissioner in the 11th District where Commissioner Al Haidous is retiring. All of the candidates have filed as Democrats. The primary election is[…]
Judge candidates tell their backgrounds
Robert P. Coutts Robert P. Coutts, 13200 Lenmoore, Van Buren Township is running for a six-year term as a judge on the 34th District Court. He is married to Kimberley[…]
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