Prayers for World Peace set outside at St. Anthony Church Oct. 14
Prayers for World Peace will be said and the 100th anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima marked at 20,000 locations around the world at high noon on[…]
Van Buren Twp. DDA approves Speedway land purchase agreement
A land purchase agreement between the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority and Speedway, LLC, was approved at the DDA’s regular meeting Sept. 28. Speedway is proposing a gas station/store[…]
VBT Planners cancel meeting where there’s no quorum for business
On Sept. 27, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission cancelled its regular meeting after waiting seven minutes for a quorum to show up. Present were three members: Chairperson Carol Thompson,[…]
Sumpter PD thought Nelson Po felony conviction was assured
“When he pled guilty, we said ‘It’s all over.’ ” But it wasn’t. Sumpter Township Detective/Sergeant John Toth said he was shocked that after pleading guilty to drug charges that[…]
Sumpter Twp. Board approves site plan for FMAR project
The long-delayed approval from Sumpter Township for an addition to the no-kill animal rescue kennels on Arkona Road came from the township board at its regular meeting on Sept. 26.[…]
Court Watching: Exam for Joseph Lucidi adjourned until Nov. 1 before Judge Green
The preliminary exam for Joseph Louis Lucidi, 19, on two counts of criminal sexual conduct-2nd degree (relationship) and one charge of accosting a child for immoral purposes has been adjourned[…]
Court Watching: Mark Germano bound over to circuit court for VBT murder
Mark Allan Germano, 45, of Van Buren Township has been bound over to circuit court to face a charge of first-degree murder that could bring him life in prison, if[…]
VBT OKs agreement with Western Wayne Co. Special Operations Team
After 32 years of operation, the Western Wayne County Special Operations Team has formalized its partnership with Van Buren Township with a Memo of Understanding. At its regular meeting Sept.[…]
Bellino’s bill to help police and fire retirees advancing in Michigan Senate
A plan to provide tax relief to younger police and fire department retirees not covered by Social Security – introduced by state Rep. Joe Bellino – continues to advance in[…]
Keystone Academy announces Students of the Month
Keystone Academy Students of the Month, exemplifying the virtue of wisdom during September, are: Chloe Dalton (grade 2), Amari Pittman (2), Landon Bovee (2), Olivea Daneker (1), Courtney Chapman (1),[…]
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