VBT house fire damages four other homes in Homestead subdivision
On Monday, April 1, Van Buren Township Fire Fighters were dispatched at 10:03 p.m. to battle a possible house fire in the 6400 block of Florence Lane in Homestead Subdivision,[…]
VBT board approves agreement with Interim Director Arthur Mullen
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Arthur F. Mullen, who has been serving as Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development since Feb. 11, finally had his employment agreement approved[…]
VBT Police reorganize under Interim Director Gregory Laurain
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer After hearing bits and pieces from multiple sources about changes in the Van Buren Township Police Department, the Independent asked VBT Supervisor Linda Combs[…]
VBT sends press release explaining how police, fire depts. cooperate
On April 1, Van Buren Township Interim Public Safety Director Greg Laurain sent out a press release explaining how police and fire departments are working together to provide “an even[…]
Belleville Council approves $15,000 for water valve installation
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At a 12-minute meeting on Monday, the Belleville City Council approved spending up to $15,000 to get a new 12-inch water valve installed because[…]
Wayne County to come out to investigate unsightly ‘Ford’ fence
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer There are trees growing in the unsightly fence in the road right of way along Belleville Road and that is one of the reasons[…]
District Library Board to get update on DNR site appraisal figures
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer The Belleville Area District Library Board will get updates on new appraisal figures for the DNR site and the house next door at its[…]
Lou Kovach happy with out-of-court settlement with Van Buren Township
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Louis Kovach’s battle with Van Buren Township over lot splits is over – and he couldn’t be happier. Kovach said Van Buren Township Supervisor[…]
Expedition now answers VBT calls for emergency medical service
With a focus on enhancing services and efficiencies, the Van Buren Township Fire Department has recently implemented a “smaller” response to calls for emergency medical service. In 2012, the Fire[…]
VBT OKs attorney’s recommendation on former Fire Chief Loyer’s law suit
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Following more than an hour of discussion in closed-door session on the afternoon of March 25, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees came[…]
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