Jehovah’s Witnesses reach out with modified ministry
Wayne and Irene Schultz would rarely go more than a few days without knocking on a door or visiting a Bible student as part of their volunteer ministry. That abruptly[…]
Court Watching: Perault bound over for trial on three counts of criminal sexual conduct
William Duncan Perault, 47, of Van Buren Township was bound over for trial in circuit court on three counts of criminal sexual conduct after a preliminary exam held before 34th[…]
Sumpter gives Fire chief Richard Brown raise in pay to $63,500
A $4,900 raise in pay was approved by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at its Feb. 22 regular meeting on a 5-1 vote. The contract amendment for Fire Chief[…]
Demond Harrison places fifth overall in state Individual Wrestling
Belleville High School wrestler Demond Harrison placed fifth overall in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Individual Wrestling Tournament on March 5 at Ford Field.
Editorial: Board OKs sending students to France without discussion
On Monday night, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to send about ten French students to France in June – without any discussion. The proposal was[…]
VBPS approves students’ trip to France in June
About ten Belleville High School students in grades 9-12 were scheduled to travel to France June 21-29 to hone their language skills, but the situation in Europe is changing some[…]
City Council approves golf carts on city streets
In about 30 days, people will be able to drive approved golf carts along the city-owned streets in the City of Belleville, except Main Street, which can only be crossed.[…]
Court Watching: Former track coach bound over for trial in alleged rapes of student
Jamaul Bohannon, 48, formerly of Van Buren Township and now of Southfield, was bound over to circuit court for trial after a live preliminary exam on Feb. 23 before 34th[…]
Public Safety Director Greg Laurain off duty after 40 years of service
On Feb. 25, Public Safety Department Director Greg Laurain reported for his last day of duty, after more than 40 years of service to Van Buren Township. At the Feb.[…]
Michigan State Police investigate one-car accident on I-94 ramp
Michigan State Police are investigating what appears to have been single-car crash Tuesday morning in Van Buren Township. According to WWJ News Radio, the driver involved was listed in critical[…]
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