VBT Parks & Rec. hosts Holiday Virtual Photo Challenge
The holidays are here and the Van Buren Township Parks and Recreation Department wants to see your holiday cheer. For just three weeks, Parks and Rec will be hosting a[…]
New Pickleball courts ready for spring play in VBT
The former crumbling tennis courts at the northeast corner of Denton and Beckley roads in Van Buren Township have been upgraded and will be ready for use in the spring.[…]
Editorial: Thanksgiving: ‘Another day in COVID-land”
At the Nov. 17 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Clerk Leon Wright made the comment, “Another day in COVID-land” before calling the roll at the Zoom[…]
VBT OKs first reading of new MJ ordinance
The first reading of an ordinance to keep medical marijuana caregiver activities in residential areas was approved by the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Nov.[…]
Moon Star Express buys historic Belleville building
Sukhibinder Narwal, owner of Moon Star Express based in Van Buren Township, has purchased the Coldwell Banker building in downtown Belleville. Narwal said he will move his technical support team[…]
Court Watching: Murder suspect Moore has court session adjourned until Nov. 25
The probable cause conference at 34th District Court for Timothy Eugene Moore, 34, of Ohio, was adjourned until Nov. 25 because there was disagreement about which defense attorney would represent[…]
Sumpter Police issue Nixle alert on closing of township offices to public
The Sumpter Township Police Department sent out the following Nixle Advisory on Thursday morning, Nov. 19: Sumpter Township Hall, Community Center, and Recycling Facilities Closed In Response to COVID Increases.[…]
Belleville DDA agrees to pay $18,000 to buy, install fence at Doane’s
The Belleville Downtown Development Authority has agreed to pay up to $18,000 to purchase and install new fencing along the upper retaining wall at Doane’s Landing. The city of Belleville[…]
Sumpter elected officials sworn in during two separate ceremonies
Some Sumpter elected officials and their deputies were sworn in on Nov. 19 by 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks Green at a ceremony held at the Community Center gymnasium.[…]
Grand Opening set for Saturday, Nov. 28, at Crafted Beanery
The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Crafted Beanery is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at 381 Main St., in downtown Belleville. Due to state COVID restrictions, it[…]
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