Editorial: Public can’t just speak up to school board
There was just one discussion item on Monday’s brief agenda for the meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education. School Supt. Pete Kudlak said that parents speaking[…]
Ribbon cutting at Art Factory Creative Arts Studio
On Sept. 7, Christopher and Beth Murphy cut the ribbon for their Art Factory Creative Arts Studio at 369 Main St. in downtown Belleville and opened their new business the[…]
First day of school at BHS features flaming gummy bear, fire alarm
On the first day of school, Sept. 8, Belleville High School students were sent outside by a fire alarm during the second hour of classes because there was a fire[…]
VBT’s Merriweather: Excels on gridiron, with video series
University of Iowa Press Release IOWA CITY, IA — As a veteran defensive player on the University of Iowa football team, Kaevon Merriweather has learned how to make an impact[…]
City Council pays for van repair, to try to save senior transportation
Jennifer Delano, who serves as dispatcher for Belleville’s Wheels for Independence, told the Belleville City Council how the only van left for seniors has been in the repair shop for[…]
Court Watching: Gun charges off again, on again, after witness fails to appear on case
Tommy L. Robinson, 31, of Woodridge, IL, was present by zoom from the Wayne County Jail for a probable cause conference on Aug. 17 before 34th District Court Judge Tina[…]
Keystone board advised NHA plan to refinance is ‘indefinitely suspended’
A proposal by National Heritage Academies to refinance its agreements with its 100 schools has been “indefinitely suspended,” NHA representative Andrew Roth told the Keystone Academy board of directors at[…]
VBT board OKs 4-day work week as a permanent policy
At its regular meeting on Sept. 6, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the 10-hour, four-day work week for AFSCME employees. The municipal building will[…]
Skydiver Wigginton to participate in 7 jumps in 7 days to help raise $7M
Jim Wigginton, a retired Marine and private equity executive who lives in Van Buren Township, is current world record holder of the “7 Continent Tandem Record” and will take part[…]
City taking applications for veterans’ banners for downtown display
Applications are now available to have a picture and name of your special military veteran put on a banner that will be hung from a lightpole in downtown Belleville, and[…]
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