VBT, DNR, Wayne County cracking down on reckless boaters
By Alysha Albrecht Communications Specialist Van Buren Township It’s official to say summer is coming to a close, now that Labor Day is past us. However, the Van Buren Township[…]
Sumpter recount finds Morgan tops as Democrat Supervisor candidate
A recount of nine precincts in the Aug. 4 election for Democratic nominee for supervisor in Sumpter Township found incumbent John Morgan still well ahead and still winner of that[…]
Work continues on Rawsonville Road along Sumpter Township
Starting late Thursday, Sept. 3, the Washtenaw County Road Commission applied a fog seal on Rawsonville Road between Oakville Waltz and Judd. A fog seal is another thin layer of[…]
GriefShare seminar, support group starts Sept. 17 in Romulus
A 13-week grief-recovery seminar and support group will meet at 5 Points Church in Romulus each Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 17.. The church is located at[…]
Active Aero to construct new 23,596-square-foot building at Willow Run
“This is a significant development for the airport,” said Van Buren Township Public Service Director Matthew Best at the VBT Planning Commission’s May 27 virtual Zoom meeting, Director Best said[…]
Congresswoman Dingell visits McBride Middle School
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell visited McBride Middle School on Sept. 2 during the school’s distribution of Chromebooks to students who came to pick them up. Principal John Leroy showed her[…]
VBT Board approves special land use for senior living facility
At its regular meeting Aug. 18, via Zoom, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to grant special land use for a senior housing development with assisted living[…]
Editorial: Should schools tell you if students are COVID-19 positive?
Last week journalists in Michigan got word that there were 14 positive cases of Covid-19 in Michigan schools. The first and most obvious question was “where?” As parents all over[…]
City Council meets to consider pending litigation
The Belleville City Council met in closed-door session via Zoom at 6:01 p.m. Aug. 27 to “consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with pending litigation.”[…]
Sumpter responds to criticisms of precinct activities
At Sumpter Township’s regular, in-person board meeting on Aug. 25, Clerk Esther Hurst and Trustee Tim Rush, who both are running for reelection in the Nov. 3 election, presented a[…]
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