Mother seeks help from School Board for epileptic son
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A tearful mother told the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education about the hard time her son is having in a self-contained classroom[…]
Sumpter Twp. puts moratorium on marijuana provisionary centers
At its Dec. 9 regular meeting the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously for a moratorium on marijuana provisionary centers and dispensaries in the township. They did not put[…]
Chamber of Commerce presents five awards for entries in Dec. 6 parade
The following five trophies were presented by the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce to five entries in Saturday’s Christmas Parade: • Best Municipal Float – City of Belleville • Best[…]
VBT Board sets special 4 p.m. work/study meeting for Dec. 8 to discuss budget
At the Dec. 1 regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, the board voted unanimously to hold a special work/study session at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8,[…]
City of Belleville negotiates with Wayne Co. over paving costs
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor On Sept. 15, the Belleville City Council reluctantly approved an intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County concerning the resurfacing of East Huron River Drive from[…]
Sonny Hall inducted into Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Sonny Hall, promoter of U.S.A. Demolition Derby & Figure Eight & Autocross, Inc., was inducted into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 2, 2014. In 1963, Hall,[…]
Egan’s Pub to host benefit for Strzalkowski family on Dec. 11
Egan’s Pub, 396 Main Street, in downtown Belleville will host a benefit for the Strzalkowski family from 4 p.m. until closing on Thursday, Dec. 11. The benefit will help support[…]
VBT DDA buys Grandpa Harris’ Belleville Road property
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Albert Harris, the late longtime member of the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority, was a builder and a gifted layer of concrete. His[…]
Subdivision sidewalk along Menard’s to Belleville Road?
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Some of the residents of The Meadows of Van Buren condominiums on Tyler Road aren’t crazy about the idea of having a sidewalk from[…]
John Morgan is new Sumpter Township Supervisor
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its Nov. 25 meeting, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees accepted the resignation letter of Supervisor Johnny Vawters, with regrets, and then unanimously[…]
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