Public asks VBT board for help with cyber security, dead trees
A resident asked the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees for help with cyber security at its regular meeting on Sept. 17. She said especially with the Smart freeway being[…]
Chamber to present 2024 State of the Community at VBT
The Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 2024 State of the Community breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Van Buren Community Center[…]
BHS class of 1974 presents $1,075 to former Supt. Richendollar
The Belleville High School Class of 1974 presented a check for $1,075 to retired Van Buren Public Schools Superintendent James Richendollar for the scholarship he sponsors for students. The check[…]
Judge Oakley dismisses murder charge in Romulus as self-defense
Chief 34th District Court Judge Brian A. Oakley dismissed a murder charge against an Inkster man after determing the shooting was done in self defense. Christopher Demetrious Peterson, 24, was[…]
Belleville PD to launch ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ with Oct. 2 event
Three area police departments are holding special events to kick off their new “Hope Not Handcuffs” initiative. Redford Township’s event was on Sept. 18, Inkster’s is on Sept. 25, and[…]
Sumpter Twp. board votes to donate $5,000 to Republic litigation
The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its Sept. 10 regular meeting to contribute $5,000 toward the litigation opposing toxic waste disposal in Van Buren Township, with the[…]
VBALL to hold board elections on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Beck Fields
The Van Buren Area Little League invited all interested voters and potential board members to attend the 2024 board elections at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at Beck Fields. Parents[…]
Birth Announcement: Lydia Mae Dau
Lydia Mae Dau was born May 7, 2024 at 8:34 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. She is the daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth[…]
Judge Cox signs temporary stay on radioactive waste delivery
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox signed a temporary stay on delivery of radioactive waste to Wayne Disposal, Inc. in Van Buren Township. A hearing[…]
Editorial: Radioactive waste issue brings swirl of activity, law suit
Over the past two weeks or so, the passion over the radioactive waste coming to town has been gathering steam and on Monday the paperwork was filed for a restraining[…]
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