School Board approves audit of $57 million funds for 2014-15 year
At Monday’s meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education approved the financial audit of some $57 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year, ending June 30. The audit had[…]
BHS Productions to present ’12 Angry Men’ Nov. 19-21
Belleville High School Productions will present the play “12 Angry Men” at the BHS Auditorium Nov. 19-21. Tickets may be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com or at the door before all[…]
New Kiwanis Club in tri-community sets first meeting on Nov. 18
A new tri-community Kiwanis Club is organizing and its first meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce building, 248 Main Street. For[…]
Editorial: Nov. 11 is day to honor our veterans
The 34th District Court in Romulus is closed on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans’ Day. Throughout our community, events are taking place to honor our veterans. The schools are[…]
Edgemont second graders explore downtown Belleville
By Second Graders at Edgemont Stacy Porzondek’s Room Second grade students at Edgemont Elementary are becoming young leaders in our community! On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the students took a field[…]
Women needing help should call First Step at 1-888-453-5900
Women and children needing safety and a place to stay are invited to call First Step toll-free at the 24-hour Help Line: 1-888-453-5900. Amy Youngquist of First Step said all[…]
VBT updating Master Plan for Parks/Rec., needs your input
The Van Buren Charter Township and the Parks and Recreation Department are updating the Master Plan for its parks and recreation system, which will help guide developments and improvements over[…]
VBT Planners jump a step to facilitate plans for Atchinson Ford
The usual procedure is to wait at least two weeks after a preliminary site plan approval for a final site plan approval for the Van Buren Township Planning Commission. But[…]
VBT Supervisor Linda Combs takes leave of absence from her office
Van Buren Township Supervisor Linda Combs sent out a memo to township employees on Thursday saying she was taking a leave of absence from her office until the first of[…]
Local Rosies reclaim title for Guiness Book of Records
On Oct. 24, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, MI-12, joined about 2,090 women and girls at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the largest number[…]
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