Woman complains of livestock slaughter next door to Sumpter home
A woman who moved into her Sumpter Township residence at 43350 Willow Rd. last July for a peaceful home for her and her family has found the horror of live[…]
Rep. Reggie Miller named chair of House Agriculture Committee
Michigan House of Representatives Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, announced on Jan. 26 the chairpersons for all committees and subcommittees that will be meeting in the 2023-24 legislative session. Rep. Tate[…]
Sheena Barnes arraigned on Supervisor Bowman’s complaint
Sheena Devina Green, 63, of Sumpter Township, better known by her maiden name of Sheena Barnes, is set for her pre-trial exam on March 9 at 34th District Court on[…]
Editorial: Supt. praises work of football coach suspended by state
At the end of the Jan. 17 meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, School Supt. Pete Kudlak praised the work of the BHS football coach who[…]
Wayne County officials explain Denton Road bridge closing
Wayne County Director of Public Services Andrew Kandrevas, Wayne County Director of Engineering Sami Khaldi, and DPS Deputy Scott Cabauatan were present to address a large audience at Monday’s regular[…]
VBT approves $7 million in capital improvement bonds
At its regular meeting on Jan. 17, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved going out for competitive bids for up to $7 million in a series of tax-exempt,[…]
Library to host classic film series, ‘Double Indemnity’ is Feb. 9
The Belleville Area District Library has agreed to host a series of classic films, starting with “Double Indemnity” at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9. The 1944 crime noir film was[…]
Court Watching: Driver gets plea deal in death of VBT pedestrian, 2 charges dismissed
Kenneth Ray Barrett, 61, of Willis waived his preliminary exam on Nov. 2 on charges in a hit and run accident and was bound over to circuit court for an[…]
Belleville Community Chorus starts spring rehearsals, join in
The Belleville Community Chorus is beginning rehearsals for spring concerts in its 16th season. Rehearsals started at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, at First United Methodist Church, 417 Charles St.,[…]
VBT invites public to Community Center ground breaking
Van Buren Township News Release Van Buren Township invites the public to the official ground-breaking ceremony of the Community Center at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31. Construction has already begun[…]
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