School Supt. Kudlak explains snow day situation in schools
In a statement on the Van Buren Public Schools website on Friday, School Supt. Pete Kudlak made the following statement concerning the many snow days the district has declared this[…]
Shelly Ann Brown-Chudzinski recertified as CFSP by academy
Shelly Ann Brown-Chudzinski, CFSP, a funeral director with David C. Brown Funeral Home in Belleville has recently qualified for recertification of the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by[…]
Library goes out for proposals for new books, AV for new library
The Belleville Area District Library has called for proposals for the Opening Day Collection from Baker & Taylor, Brodart, and Ingram to give “a shot in the arm to our[…]
VBT Clerk’s Office passes Wayne County Election Audit with ‘Perfect’ score
On Jan. 29, the Van Buren Township Clerk’s Office participated in an audit of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. After every election, the State of Michigan randomly selects individual[…]
VBT buys two Ford Explorers for Public Safety Administration
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two, 2019 Ford Explorers for the use of Public Safety Director Greg Laurain and Police Chief Jason Wright. Cost[…]
Sumpter Township board gives finance director $5,000 raise
A proposal to extend Finance Director Scott Holtz’s contract for two years and give him a $5,000 raise each of those two years was considered by the Sumpter Township Board[…]
Sheldon Futernick sues Sumpter Twp. for over-billings on water, sewer
Sheldon Futernick, owner of two mobile home parks in Sumpter Township — Holiday West at 50333 Willis Rd. and Holiday Woods at 20749 Martinsville Rd. — has filed suit against[…]
Sumpter Twp. resident appeals jury conviction on ordinance violation
Ronald Barrington Robinson, a Sumpter Township activist who ran unsuccessfully for trustee in 2016 and treasurer in 2018, is appealing a district court jury conviction of an ordinance violation, claiming,[…]
VBT Board to consider spending $161,120 to upgrade private dance studio
A proposal to spend $161,120 to upgrade a private dance studio housed in township hall was pulled from the Feb. 5 Van Buren Township board meeting agenda after questions arose[…]
Editorial: Ex-treasurer to go bankrupt because of Sumpter board vote
Former Sumpter Township Treasurer Peggy Morgan told the board on Feb. 12 that she will be filing for bankruptcy because of board action last year. She said when she was[…]
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