Davenport gets OK to construct office building at 337 Main
After more than an hour and a half of discussion, the Belleville Planning Commission at its April 13 meeting voted 7-2 to approve the appeal of Davenport Development to construct[…]
‘First Ladies of the White House’ show is May 6 at VB Eagles
The Van Buren Eagles #3996 will present “First Ladies of the White House,” written by Ginger Bruder after gathering information from never-before-published historical documents in museums and libraries in surrounding[…]
Det/Sgt John Toth named Officer of the Year at Sumpter PD
During the April 11 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees, Police Chief Eric Luke announced the police department awards for 2016. Officer of the Year is Det./Sgt. John[…]
Belleville volunteers earn President’s Awards at Metro Airport
Two Belleville residents were among 73 Airport Ambassadors at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) who were honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) during a luncheon held at DTW’s Westin[…]
VBT Planners approve rezoning for Alden Dr., send on to township brd.
The Van Buren Township Planning Commission is recommending to the township board the rezoning of 40631 Alden Drive from C-1, General Commercial, to R1-C, Single Family Residential. The unanimous vote[…]
Sumpter Twp. approves more security cameras for township hall
Sumpter Township Trustee Esther Hurst reported she met with Police Chief Eric Luke to identify where more security cameras are needed so the police can monitor the township hall. At[…]
Amy Brow sworn in as VBT’s new fire chief
Amy Brow was sworn in as the new fire chief of Van Buren Township on Friday and she began her new job on Monday, April 24. Doing the swearing-in was[…]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 29 in VBT
Van Buren Township Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have partnered up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. VBT Public Safety Director Greg Laurain said together, they are[…]
VBT board approves McBride Road for paving project
If all goes well, crews will be paving McBride Road this September, with McBride Middle School traffic using the Beck Road entrance during the work. At the regular meeting of[…]
District Library sells $14 million in bonds, approves contract
On April 10 six firms bid on $14 million in general obligation bonds for the Belleville Area District Library’s construction project and the low bidder was Bank of America Merrill[…]
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