Editorial: New library branch in Sumpter moving forward fast
On Sept. 10, the Belleville Area District Library Board approved turning over the $200,000 in its budget earmarked for the new branch library in Sumpter Township, as laid out in[…]
Lighthouse, River of Life churches to switch sites
Pastor Eddie Marcum said the River of Life Assembly of God at 870 Savage Road needed more space and it was having multiple services to accommodate all the members. River[…]
Belleville last to approve new 34th District Court funding agreement
On Sept. 3, the Belleville City Council approved the revised agreement with the 34th District Court on procedures for handling the money. Belleville was the last of the five communities[…]
Van Buren fire fighters help Ypsilanti Twp., Augusta with house fire
The first Ypsilanti Township fire truck to arrive at the scene of a raging house fire Saturday night was temporarily taken out of commission by a falling power line, according[…]
BHS Half-Time Band Review set for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18
The 27th-annual Belleville High School Half-Time Band Review will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the BHS Athletic Field. Gates will open at 5:45 p.m. Admission is[…]
VBT Board gives final OK to senior housing ordinance changes
The second reading and final approval of new provisions in the zoning ordinance for senior housing was unanimously approved on a roll-call vote at the Sept. 3 meeting of the[…]
Court Watching: Tony Keith Duncan gets one-week adjournment, then waives exam
Tony Keith Duncan, 50, of Van Buren Township was due for his preliminary exam before 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley on Aug. 28. The defendant is charged with[…]
Editorial: Hurricane dogs to find homes in tri-community
On Sept. 1, an aircraft landed at Willow Run Airport and unloaded about 80 dogs from Florida dog shelters ahead of the coming Dorian hurricane. There were six groups in[…]
Kmart in Van Buren Township to close before Christmas
Eight Michigan Kmarts, including the one in Van Buren Township, will be closing before Christmas this year. Others, including Clio, Midland, Oscoda, Grayling, Hastings, Menominee, and Marine City also will[…]
VBT DDA OKs $28,000 expenditure to get on cover of Hour book
“It’s a pretty big deal,” said Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority Assistant Director Lisa Lothringer, concerning her request to spend $28,000 to get a picture of the new splash[…]
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