Court Watching: James Chapman to write request for dismissal of DNA charge
On May 10, defendant James Forrest Chapman, 57, was before Judge Brian A. Oakley in 34th District Court for a review of the charge against him for not providing a[…]
Editorial: Van Buren Eagles host history lesson for community
One observer said Saturday’s “First Ladies of the White House” show at the Van Buren Eagles could easily be turned into a hit Broadway show. Ginger Bruder, who stoically fought[…]
Eagles get a sold-out house for lively lesson in American history
There was sex and violence and several assassinations as part of Saturday’s American history lesson at Van Buren Eagles #3996. It was a sold-out house. “First Ladies of the White[…]
School Board tables McBride paving contract
After about an hour and a half of discussion on Monday, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education tabled any action on an “incompatible in office” charge against Trustee[…]
Free, six-week class on family history research to begin May 18 in Ypsilanti
Kathy Bailey, a retired teacher of Willis, will be presenting another series of free classes to teach participants how to find information on their families for personal enrichment and to[…]
VBT Public Safety Dept. seeks photos of early township police chiefs
Van Buren Township Director of Public Safety Gregory Laurain wants to get some historical background for his police department and is looking for pictures, suitable for framing, of past police[…]
Belleville City Council has two seats up for election on Nov. 7
Belleville City Clerk/Treasurer Sherri Scharf reports there are two, four-year city council seats to be filled in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Those seats currently are filled by Jesse Marcotte[…]
VBT cases against James Chapman dismissed by Judge Van Houten
On Tuesday, May 2, the jury trial was ready to begin at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit in the cases against James Forrest Chapman, 57, of Van[…]
It’s time to register for HVA Camp 9-1-1
Huron Valley Ambulance announces it’s time to register for this summer’s Camp 9-1-1, a free, interactive, two-day camp put on by Huron Valley Ambulance for children ages 8-12. Camp 9-1-1[…]
VBT Police pass out info on ‘What to Do When stopped by Police’
A tri-fold, compact brochure is being distributed by the Van Buren Township Police to give the public tips on how best to interact with police. “What To Do When Stopped[…]
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