LDFA second vice chairman John Delaney resigns position
At the end of the May 17 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, John Delaney spoke under Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items to announce he was resigning[…]
Court Watching: Moore’s jury trial set Dec. 12 for 2017 murder of Egypt Covington
The murder cases against the three defendants in the shooting death of Elizabeth (Egypt) Covington on June 22, 2017 in Van Buren Township are taking different directions. Timothy Eugene Moore,[…]
No explosives found after male calls in bomb threat to Cracker Barrel
On May 18, at about 6:15 p.m. a male caller called in a bomb threat at the Cracker Barrel restaurant, reported Van Buren Township Police Lt. Charles Bazzy. Wayne County[…]
Editorial: Pastor laments city encouraging people to drink in park
Pastor Robert White of Grace Baptist Church says part of his work is to counsel people who are in trouble with narcotics and alcohol, which tears families apart. He says[…]
Ten leased outdoor sculptures put in place in Belleville, Van Buren Township
The new leased outdoor sculptures from Midwest Sculpture Initiative were put in place May 10 at ten locations in the City of Belleville and Van Buren Township. The cost of[…]
Grace Baptist pastor asks city council to not promote alcohol
Grace Baptist Church Pastor Robert White again asked the Belleville City Council not to promote alcohol use in the city park next to his church. He spoke at the council’s[…]
Court Watching: Casas bound over on charges of kidnapping 2 from Tyler Elementary
Joe Alex Casas, 30, of Van Buren Township was bound over to circuit court for trial following a live preliminary exam on May 11 before 34th District Court Judge Brian[…]
Landscaping upgrades under way at Belleville Area Museum
The big tree in front of the Belleville Area Museum on Main Street in downtown Belleville was cut down on Friday, May 13, as part of Van Buren Township’s landscaping[…]
Sumpter Township to sell township-owned properties by auction
After a lengthy discussion at the workshop session of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees on May 10, the board voted in regular session to approve selling township properties by[…]
VBT DDA considers options for left-turn signal at Tyler/Belleville
After Van Buren Township Trustee Kevin Martin asked the board to look into a left-turn signal at the corner of Belleville and Tyler roads, at its Feb. 1 meeting, the[…]
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