VBT Trustee Paul White protests purchase of coats for township board
“I don’t want residents to buy me a winter coat,” Trustee Paul White said during Monday’s work/study session of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees. “The coats cost $85[…]
Editorial: Tri-community seems to be opting out of pot shops
Since the Nov. 6 election that approved recreational marijuana in Michigan, the tri-community municipalities have been heading toward opt-out status – for now. They can’t opt out of recreational marijuana[…]
Tri-Community Fire Chiefs to lead Winter Fest Parade
Belleville Fire Chief Brian Loranger, Sumpter Fire Chief Joe Januszyk and Van Buren Township Fire Chief Amy Brow are the grand marshals of this year’s lighted Winter Fest Parade put[…]
City of Belleville expects to opt out of recreational marijuana businesses
Members of the Belleville City Council received information in their packets from the city attorney on the new law approving recreational marijuana and marijuana businesses. But nothing on the subject[…]
School Board urges lame duck legislators to leave education alone
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education joined with other school boards in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties in urging the lame duck legislature in Lansing to leave education[…]
Sumpter Township sets special board meeting to handle business
After being unable to have a board meeting on Nov. 13 to conduct business because of a lack of a quorum, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees held a special[…]
Belleville teen bound over on 7 felony charges after fleeing police
Nathan Patrick-Thomas Ling, 17, of Belleville waived his preliminary exam before a 19th District Court judge on Nov. 19 and was bound over to circuit court for an arraignment on[…]
VBT thanks Marie, Bob Krouse for flags on veterans’ graves
Van Buren Township Clerk Leon Wright personally thanked Marie and Bob Krouse for flag placements on veterans’ graves in the township cemeteries at the regular meeting of the VBT board[…]
Moose Lodge taking reservations for New Year’s Eve party
Moose Lodge 934 is taking reservations for its New Year’s Eve celebration. The tickets are $20 each until Dec. 20 and $25 each thereafter. Open to the public. Southern Heat[…]
Jeff Riggs of Belleville wins award for ‘Best Safety Product’ 2018
A new company formed by Jeffrey Riggs of Belleville, called OzCharge America, LLC, won the “Best Safety Product for APPEX 2018” award in Las Vegas on Oct. 30. APPEX/SEMA is[…]
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