VBT Board censures Frazier, passes new meeting conduct policy
On a 4-2 vote at the end of its May 16 meeting, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees censured Trustee Sherry Frazier and removed her from her board liaison[…]
Metro Park Party Store seeks approval for 4-pump gas station
Metro Park Party Store, at the southwest corner of Haggerty and East Huron River Drive in Van Buren Township, wants to put four gas pumps in its strip mall parking[…]
VBT DDA approves paying $25,000 for Aerotropolis dues
After a presentation by Director Rob Luce May 22 on everything Detroit Region Aerotropolis is doing to promote development in the region, and Van Buren Township in particular, the VBT[…]
Sumpter Township board meeting turns rowdy as election nears
There was arguing and shouting and gavel-hammering and even the township supervisor directing the police chief to remove from the meeting a trustee sitting at the board table. This was[…]
Township of Sumpter Resolution 2018-09
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CORRECTING THE RECENT UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE WELL ESTABLISHED IDENTIFICATION OF THE BELLEVILLE POST OFFICE THAT HAS EXISTED FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP IN EXCESS[…]
Nixel Alert: Report all suspicious activity
Over the past few weeks, several home invasions have occurred in surrounding communities. Please, keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it immediately. Be the extra set of[…]
Identity Theft presentation set June 5 at September Days
The Michigan Department of Attorney General will do a presentation on Identity Theft at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, at September Days Senior Center, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township.[…]
Local Civil War soldier descendants sought for June 28 ceremony
There is a search for descendants of Civil War Union Army soldiers from the City of Belleville, Sumpter Township, and Van Buren Township. A ceremony honoring these soldiers will be[…]
Editorial: Sumpter Township passes Resolution on 48111 change
A three-page Resolution, passed unanimously by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s regular meeting, is on its way to federal officials. The Resolution asks the U.S. Postal Service[…]
Rotary student scholarships exceed half million dollars
On May 15, the Rotary Club of Belleville held its 73rd Annual Scholarship Program at the Wayne County Community College Ted Scott Campus. Seven scholarships totaling $32,500 were awarded to[…]
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