FMAR to celebrate 20 years of serving the community on July 27
The public is invited to celebrate the 20th anniversity of the incorporation of Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue at a big party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,[…]
School Board OKs parking lot expansion at Early Childhood Center
At its July 15 meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved bids for expansion of the parking lot at the Early Childhood Center. T&M Ashalt Paving[…]
Keystone school directors OK plan to add 50 more seats
At its regular meeting on July 11, the Keystone Academy Board of Directors approved a plan to add 50 more seats to its approved enrollment for the 2024-25 school year,[…]
Court Watching: Cylenthia LaToye Miller
Cylenthia LaToye Miller Cylenthia LaToye Miller of Flat Rock was present by video July 15 for her adjourned arraignment/pretrial before Judge Lisa Martin at 34th District Court. Miller, who is[…]
Guiding Harbor column by Jennifer Trotter
Kids enter foster care due to no fault of their own. In most cases, their parents are struggling with addiction, mental illness, poverty, and/or poor choices. The Court makes the[…]
Editorial: Learn about your candidates for Primary Election
The Primary Election is upon us. Absentee ballots have been sent out to those requesting them. You will be able to vote early soon, going into the voting machine location[…]
VBT drive-by shooting July 5 injures 1 on Greenwood in VBT
At about 1:30 a.m. on July 5, Van Buren Township Police responded to a report of a shooting on Greenwood Court in the subdivision at the corner of Belleville and[…]
Fire destroys home on Sheldon Road with no injuries on June 29
There were no injuries in the fire that destroyed a home on Sheldon Road in Van Buren Township around 7:08 p.m. on June 29, but a family with eight children[…]
Brown Funeral Home recognized for 35 years in Order of Golden Rule
The David C. Brown Funeral Home of Belleville has been recognized for its 35-year membership with the Order of the Golden Rule. The Order of the Golden Rule is an[…]
Vivian Litchard celebrates 101st birthday
Vivian (Charlesworth) Litchard celebrated her 101st birthday with family and friends on July 6. She is an original “Rosie the Riveter” and proud 1941 Belleville High School graduate. Vivian has[…]
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