School Board gets plans for bond money
At Monday’s meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, Plant Operations Director James Williams gave an in-depth presentation on plans for the proposed bond issue, with a[…]
It’s almost time for the Visteon bond shortfall
Members of the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority noted at their Sept. 10 meeting that the shortfall in the money available to pay the Visteon bonds would occur[…]
VBT sponsors opioid awareness program, plus training on Narcan use
More than 100 people were trained in the use of Narcan to revive those with opioid overdose on Sept. 12 at Wayne County Community College in Van Buren Township. Each[…]
District Library Board working on policy of library meeting rooms
You probably won’t be able to hold political gatherings, or sell products, or hold a birthday party or other private party in the new large meeting room or board room[…]
North Branch Big Swan Creek drain work considered in 3 counties
The North Branch Big Swan Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Sumpter Township Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Rd. to consider a[…]
NOAA recognizes Sumpter Township as StormReady
Officials from NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) have recognized Sumpter Township as a leader by naming it among the agency’s “StormReady” communities. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is[…]
Sumpter board approves changes in building fee schedule, applications
Sumpter Township has approved new fee schedules and application documents for the Building Department that raises some rates and reduces some. At the Sept. 10 regular meeting the board approved[…]
Nov. 2 is last used-book sale for this library, everything is 25 cents
The Friends of the Library will be having a clearance sale in the program room of the Belleville Area District Library on Saturday, Nov. 2, from noon to 3 p.m.[…]
How to ‘Clean Up Your Inbox’ offered by library at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26
A free class on how to “Clean Up Your Inbox” will be held at the Belleville Area District Library at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26. Is your email inbox clogged[…]
City Council sets Oct. 21 meeting to discuss public safety special assessment
A 6 p.m. public information meeting has been set for Monday, Oct. 21, by the Belleville City Council to discuss the proposed 2-mill special assessment for public safety on the[…]
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