School Board sets special meeting to cancel May millage election
On Monday, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education set a special meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the school administration building. The purpose of the meeting[…]
Editorial: Why can’t the Strawberry Festival be at Van Buren Park?
At the Feb. 2 regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Ruth Bleeker spoke to the board about beautiful Van Buren Park. Ruth has lived in the[…]
Belleville Mayor: ‘Our children are watching’ all this turmoil
At the end of the Feb. 1 regular meeting of the Belleville City Council, Mayor Kerreen Conley read a prepared statement on the turmoil in the Van Buren Public Schools.[…]
Keystone Principal Godfrey praised for high student scores
At the Jan. 14 regular meeting of the Keystone Academy Board of Directors, Keystone Principal Keturah Godfrey was praised by the board for the high scores her students made on[…]
VBEA president issues statement on M-STEP investigation at Savage
On Jan. 28, Van Buren Education Association President Marcus Hosman released the following statement regarding the recent investigation around M-STEP results in the Van Buren Public Schools. “The Van Buren[…]
Sumpter Twp. approves 3 new fire fighters, 1 full-time police officer
At its brief regular meeting on Jan. 26, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved the hiring of three paid-per-call fire fighters and one full-time police officer. The fire fighters,[…]
City Council approves big Ford Mercury Restorers car show
At its regular meeting Feb. 1, the Belleville City Council approved the Ford Mercury Restorers Club of America’s request to hold a huge car show in downtown Belleville on Friday,[…]
‘Ashes to Go’ at Trinity parking lot on Feb. 10
Trinity Episcopal Church will again offer “Ashes to Go” blessings to motorists in the church parking lot at 11575 Belleville Road on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 7-8 a.m. and[…]
BHS to open pool to the public on Friday, Feb. 19
Belleville High School will open its pool to the community on Friday, Feb. 19. Hours will be 6-8 p.m. with a fee of $5 per swimmer. Parents swimming and parents[…]
Editorial: VBPS — It’s finally hitting the fan
A longtime critic of the administration at Van Buren Public Schools said last week end, “It’s finally hitting the fan.” He referred to a series of events that has brought[…]
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