VBT gets new SMART bus to transport seniors, disabled
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transport (SMART) dedicated a new passenger bus to the Charter Township of Van Buren with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 16 at the September Days[…]
Demolition activity list targets 7 properties in Van Buren Township
Van Buren Township has identified seven properties that have remained vacant for a long time, are abandoned, and have been deemed to be unsafe for human occupancy by the township[…]
VBT board approves purchase of new time-keeping system
After a visit from the U.S. Department of Labor following a whistle-blower’s complaint, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees agreed to tighten up the township’s oversight of time-keeping for[…]
Speeding boat crashes into Fireworks Island on Saturday night
After reportedly leaving Johnny’s restaurant at a high rate of speed at about 11 p.m. Saturday, the driver of a boat was injured after crashing into Fireworks Island. Van Buren[…]
Court Watching: Tony Duncan arrested on VBT warrant for cocaine possession
Tony Keith Duncan, 50, was arrested at his home in Van Buren Township on July 16 on an outstanding warrant for possession of crack cocaine, less than 25 grams, on[…]
Belleville Fire Auxiliary presents $500 scholarship to Allison Reed
This year the City of Belleville Fire Auxiliary has decided to issue two $500 scholarships. The first winner is Allison Reed. Allison recently graduated from Belleville High School and William[…]
Local residents suffer with massive power outages as temps soar
As of Tuesday morning, July 23, some tri-community residents had been without electrical power for five days since storms and winds disrupted electrical lines beginning on Friday. Some 600,000 businesses[…]
Van Buren Twp. man arresting in carjacking at Wyandotte gas station
Hussain Sabir Foxworth, 22, of Van Buren Township, has been charged in connection with an attempted carjacking at the Marathon gas station at the corner of Biddle and Ford avenues[…]
Editorial: VBT Supervisor McNamara looking for a unicorn
“It may be a unicorn,” said Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara. “This person may not exist, but, I’m going to try … I’m looking for a miracle … I’m[…]
Project begins in Belleville with demolition of house
On Monday morning, July 15, the house at 549 N. Liberty Street in the City of Belleville was demolished by Davenport Construction, as the first step in the clean up[…]
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