Belleville Planning Commission meets first time since March 10
All the members – but one — of the Belleville Planning Commission met Dec. 8 for the first meeting that has been held since March 10. Commissioner Tom Fielder was[…]
Court Watching: Counterfeit charge in VBT dropped for one co-defendant
Shannon Marie Gilbert of Westland and Brandon Henry Davis-Devine, 38, of Detroit, co-defendants, were arraigned by 34th District Court Magistrate Al Hindman on Dec. 15. Probable cause conferences for the[…]
Court Watching: Former VBT resident arrested for stealing two cars on Christmas Day
Deandre Antuan McDay, 32, of Detroit and formerly of Van Buren Township, was arraigned by 34th District Court Magistrate Al Hindman on Dec. 28 for allegedly stealing two cars on[…]
Editorial: What will 2023 bring to the tri-community?
If all goes well in Sumpter Township, it will get big federal grants through the Wayne County Commission – enough to completely redo Banotai Park/Sherwood Pond and the fairgrounds/community center.[…]
Local children shop at Meijer, Walmart for ‘Shop with a Hero’ event
Children enjoyed shopping for Christmas presents for their families during the “Shop with a Hero” event at Meijer in Van Buren Township on Dec. 13. Participants came from police and[…]
VBT approves selling old fire station on Ecorse to DTE Gas
The old fire station at 45581 Ecorse Rd., just west of Belleville Road, was officially sold to DTE Gas for $220,000 at the Dec. 20 meeting of the Van Buren[…]
Denton Road bridge: Construction work won’t begin until 2025
The 95-year-old Denton Road Bridge is going to be completely replaced, instead of repaired as previously announced, and work on it is unlikely to take place before 2025 or 2026.[…]
MSP says body on freeway was that of Van Buren Township man
Michigan State Police say the body found on the I-94 freeway in Van Buren Township on the evening of Dec. 13 was that of a Van Buren Township man. Police[…]
RACER Trust asks VBT to pass ordinance to prohibit wells in area
The RACER Trust plans to remediate the old General Motors property on Ecorse Road, north of Willow Run Airport and wants Van Buren Township to prohibit wells in that area.[…]
Court Watching: Jury trial set at circuit court for weapons charges against James
Raina Camelia James, 35, of Luna Pier, was in 34th District Court on July 13 for her probable cause conference on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a[…]
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