VBPS board president frustrated over state legislature’s lack of budget action
Amy Pearce, president of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, voiced her fear that the district may have to spend extra funds to borrow money to keep the[…]
School board welcomes Jill Marvaso as new director of curriculum
Human Resources Director John Leroy introduced Jill Marvaso atthe Sept. 22 meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education. As of Oct. 1, she will be the district’s[…]
Willis Road sewer pipe repair could cost Sumpter $50,000
By Paul W. Henning At the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees’ regular meeting on Sept. 9, Department of Public Services Director Ron Tabor explained that it’s going to cost around[…]
Van Buren Township board approves study of Belleville Lake
The Van Buren Township board of trustees met on Sept. 16 and approved a Limnological Assessment of Belleville Lake for a cost of $13,880. The assessment will tell the township[…]
Belleville City Council agrees to Romulus request to withdraw from court agreement
At its Sept 15 regular meeting, the Belleville City Council agreed to honor the request of the city of Romulus to withdraw from the 34th District Court Funding Agreement that[…]
Gov. Whitmer lowers flags in memory of Senator Bruce Patterson
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol complex to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Sept. 19, to honor former state Sen. Bruce Patterson,[…]
34th District jury finds Garaba not guilty of domestic violence
Gerlad Kudakwashe Garaba of Van Buren Township was found not guilty of domestic violence by a 34th District Court jury on Friday and the case against him was closed. Judge[…]
Court Watching
Michael David McDaniel Michael David McDaniel, 26, of Van Buren Township, is charged with intent to do great bodily harm less than death (strangulation) and assault on a pregnant person[…]
Local residents, officials attend Sept. 18 EGLE public hearing on VBT toxic landfill license
A group of local residents attended the Sept. 18 public meeting and the required public hearing held at Wayne County Community College in Van Buren Township. The meeting was hosted[…]
Editorial: Violence has no place in politics
By Paul W. Henning Independent Editor The assassination of Charlie Kirk has shocked the nation. Kirk spoke his mind everywhere he went and he had discussions about topics that other[…]
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