Sumpter Police send alert on auto thefts in 49000 block of Willis
Over two days last week, two vehicles were stolen from separate driveways in the 49000 block of Willis Road overnight. Sumpter Police sent out an alert on Friday: “We have[…]
Editorial: BHS Seniors invite public to come see their party clothes
At the May 13 regular meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, a graduating Belleville High School senior invited everyone to come see those going to the[…]
Rick Dawson, Pete Pitzen are co-grand marshals for parade
Rick Dawson will drive his red Mustang convertible with Pete Pitzen, riding in the rear as the two co-grand marshals lead off the Belleville Central Business Community’s first Memorial Day[…]
VBT OKs going to court to take properties by eminent domain
Going to court to take 10 properties by eminent domain was approved unanimously by the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on May 7. Downtown Development[…]
VBT signs agreement with Van Buren Community Players
At its regular meeting May 7, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees signed an agreement through Dec. 31, 2025 with the newly organized Van Buren Community Players for use[…]
100 elementary school students take part in FIRST Robotics event at BHS
About 100 participants, ages 6 to 10, from 13 elementary school clubs, plus their families and siblings, took part in FIRST Robotics event held May 4 at the Belleville High[…]
Terri Turner wins top honor from National Heritage Academies
Terri Turner, a fourth-grade teacher at Keystone Academy in Sumpter Township, won the National Heritage Academy’s Excellence in Teaching award for the 2022-23 school year. She was judged the best[…]
Steve Harsant elected president of Keystone Academy school board
Steve Harsant, who has served as vice president of the Keystone Academy Board of Directors, was unanimously elected board president for the 2024-25 school year at the May 9 regular[…]
School board votes to pay $290,491 over 5 years for new math program
At its May 13 regular meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to spend $290,491 over a five-year period for the Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum for grades[…]
Court Watching
Matthew Mark Taylor Matthew Mark Taylor, 30, of Sumpter Township was scheduled for his probable cause conferences on Feb. 28 on four cases having to do with stealing catalytic converters[…]
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