Editorial: Did Bunny event kick off normal summer?
Although COVID-19 is roaring in Michigan, with our state at the top of infections per population, spring is here and people want to get their lives back. Many are getting[…]
Belleville City Council approves venue for Belleville Lake Fest
At its April 5 virtual meeting, the Belleville City Council unanimously approved a “defined venue” for the June 25-27 Belleville Lake Fest, exclusive of the June 27 concert after lake[…]
Court Watching: Hopkins bound over in stabbing at Timberlands mobile home
After a live preliminary exam before 34th District Court Chief Judge Brian Oakley on March 29, Daniel Preston Hopkins, 36, of Westland was bound over for trial at the Frank[…]
Woman said it pays to stick up for what you believe is right
Leah Eichstadt who grew up in Van Buren Township and now lives in Dexter said she learned it pays to speak up for what you believe is right. Eichstadt told[…]
VBT DDA approves $165,200 for district sidewalk repairs
The exceptionally low bid of Merlo Contruction to repair all the sidewalks in the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority district was accepted by the DDA on Jan. 26 at[…]
Steve Dolot returns collected bottles to benefit food pantry
Steve Dolot of Van Buren Township is a non-verbal adult who has multiple impairments but he is enthusiastic about giving back to his community. Prior to the pandemic he did[…]
VBT commission to get video report on French Landing Park upgrades
The Van Buren Township Environmental Commission will get a video report on the upgrades being done at French Landing Park. At its Jan. 20 Zoom meeting, the first since last[…]
Editorial: Details of Egypt’s murder revealed in sworn testimony
It’s been close to four years since popular local singer Egypt Covington was shot in the head and left dead in her rural Van Buren Township duplex. Since then, police[…]
Court Watching: Three murder suspects bound over to circuit court for trial
After holding two days of testimony from more than 16 witnesses and another partial day to wrap up the preliminary exam of three defendants charged with murder, 34th District Court[…]
Fund raiser for bench to honor memory of ‘Mike’ Kouza at Hayward’s
A GoFundMe page has been set up by Ashley Nichols to honor the memory of Mazin “Mike” Kouza of Hayward’s Liquor Store and Marina who died recently after a battle[…]
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