By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Arthur F. Mullen, who has been serving as Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development since Feb. 11, finally had his employment agreement approved[…]
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer After hearing bits and pieces from multiple sources about changes in the Van Buren Township Police Department, the Independent asked VBT Supervisor Linda Combs[…]
On April 1, Van Buren Township Interim Public Safety Director Greg Laurain sent out a press release explaining how police and fire departments are working together to provide “an even[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At a 12-minute meeting on Monday, the Belleville City Council approved spending up to $15,000 to get a new 12-inch water valve installed because[…]
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer There are trees growing in the unsightly fence in the road right of way along Belleville Road and that is one of the reasons[…]
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer The Belleville Area District Library Board will get updates on new appraisal figures for the DNR site and the house next door at its[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Louis Kovach’s battle with Van Buren Township over lot splits is over – and he couldn’t be happier. Kovach said Van Buren Township Supervisor[…]
With a focus on enhancing services and efficiencies, the Van Buren Township Fire Department has recently implemented a “smaller” response to calls for emergency medical service. In 2012, the Fire[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Following more than an hour of discussion in closed-door session on the afternoon of March 25, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees came[…]
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter At his March 20 conference, Charles Craig of Van Buren Township rejected a plea bargain agreement offered by Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Chastity Ann[…]