Laurain named president of Wayne Co. Assoc. of Chiefs of Police
On Nov. 19, 34th District Court Judge David M. Parrott swore in Van Buren Township Public Safety Director Gregory M. Laurain as president of the Wayne County Association of Chiefs[…]
Barbara Rogalle Miller retires after 40 years as attorney
After 40 years as an attorney in family law in Belleville, Barbara Rogalle Miller is taking down her shingle and retiring. The office in downtown Belleville will close as of[…]
Court Watching: Prosecutor drops felony charge against Bailey, keeps domestic violence
34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley was advised on Nov. 20 that the prosecutor had some issues with the gun and would like to dismiss the felony charge of[…]
Jerry, Peggy Zywicki mark 50 years of marriage
Jerry Zywicki and Peggy Hiveley were married at Fellowship Baptist Church in Wayne, MI, on Nov. 29, 1969. The reception followed at the PNA Hall in Sumpter Township. They live[…]
Lincoln Consolidated School District sells 2019 refunding bonds
The Lincoln Consolidated School District announces the successful sale of its 2019 Refunding Bonds (federally taxable) in the amount of $19,450,000. The 2019 Refunding Bonds are being issued for the[…]
Marine veteran Joe Poston honored by Blue Star Mothers of America
Marine veteran Joe Poston of Ypsilanti, husband of Paula Pence Poston, was honored on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Van Buren Eagles with an Angel Bike by the Blue Star[…]
Public amenities at Grace Lake explained to Van Buren Township LDFA
At its regular meeting Nov. 13, the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority heard VBT Supervisor Kevin McNamara ask about public access to Grace Lake trails and pond. Supervisor[…]
Keystone Academy board buys 35 ukuleles for music program
Fifth grade music students at Keystone Academy will continue to have classes in playing the ukulele and singing along, without having to share a ukulele, since the Keystone school board[…]
Javon Stacks set for exam on animal cruelty charges
Javon Pherras Stacks, 36, is scheduled for a preliminary exam before 34th District Court Judge David Parrott on Dec. 4. Stacks is charged with abandoning/cruelty to 10 or more animals,[…]
Editorial: VBT Board decides not to put speaker’s back to audience
One of the proposals in a change order for upgrades to the Van Buren Township board room was to pull the podium from the side of the room and put[…]
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