Keystone Academy board voices concerns over test scores
At its regular meeting on Oct. 11, the Keystone Academy school board members voiced concerns over the recently released M-Step state test scores in math and English Language Arts. Board[…]
Court Watching: Wendy Marie Springer bound over for trial on computer charges
Wendy Marie Springer, 49, was bound over to circuit court for an arraignment on the information on two computer charges in Van Buren Township on June 8, 2017. She is[…]
Yankee Air Museum sets annual free Halloween Party for Oct. 27
In an unprecedented move, Yankee Air Museum’s Curator In Aviation (CIA) today announced a major intelligence gathering involving myriad spooks of all ages. “One of my favorite duties as CIA[…]
Case closed on inappropriate touching complaint
Belleville Police Chief Hal Berriman reports that the case reported in the Detroit media of sexual harassment and inappropriate touching of two Belleville High School cheerleaders by two freshman football[…]
Van Buren Twp. LDFA approves raising attorney fee to $375/hr.
At its half-hour meeting on Sept. 11, the Van Buren Township Local Development Financing Authority unanimously gave its blessing to raising the attorney fee of Kaveh Kashef from the current[…]
Rotary invites public to celebrate World Polio Day on Oct. 24
The Rotary Club of Belleville is encouraging all citizens to become informed and encouraged by the result of efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. The sixth anniversary of World Polio Day[…]
Editorial: Library Board offers chance to join in for legacy
At the Oct. 9 meeting of the Belleville Area District Library Board, chairman Sharon Peters offered community members a chance to have their legacy as part of the new library[…]
Belleville High School Homecoming Court named
The Belleville High School Homecoming Court was announced early this week. The King and Queen will be announced at half time during the Homecoming game on Friday night, Oct. 12.[…]
Edgemont teacher to retire in February, has moved to South Carolina
Former Edgemont Elementary tenured teacher Linda Janack has signed a separation agreement and release of claims with the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, effective Oct. 1. According to[…]
School audit shows more expenditures for 2017-18
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education accepted the 2017-18 financial audit at Monday’s regular meeting. The audit figures for the $50.2 million budget were given in a power-point[…]
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