Water project could bring scenic overlook to Huron River
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor If Van Buren Township could get its hands on a grant with lots of money, a $1 million water project could turn out to[…]
Belleville approves new dispatch contract with VBT — at old price
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor On March 4, the Belleville City Council approved a new dispatch and lockup contract with Van Buren Township — at the old price. Mayor[…]
VBT DDA considers what to do about unsightly fencing
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer The Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority has had many complaints recently about the unsightly fence from the ‘60s with the barbed wire on[…]
VBT DDA to pay for promotion billboard on WB I-94 at Wayne Road
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer The Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority decided at its Feb. 26 meeting that its first choice for location of a billboard to promote[…]
Misdemeanor jury trial set May 3 in Romulus for VBT vs. Delaney
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter It is yet to be decided whether hours of video clips will be allowed to be presented at the jury trial of John Delaney[…]
District Library Board turns down proposed term limits for offices
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer On a 4-3 vote, the Belleville Area District Library Board turned down a proposed bylaws change to limit a board member to holding the[…]
Belleville DDA approves 30% in matching funds for $172,400 project
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The proposed Horizon Park lakeside upgrade project now is expected to cost about $172,400. At its Feb. 20 meeting the Belleville Downtown Development Authority[…]
Belleville City Council opens four sealed bids for pipe-lining project
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At the Feb. 4 regular meeting of the Belleville City Council, City Clerk / Treasurer Lisa Long publicly opened four sealed bids for the[…]
Sumpter Township Board promotes Joe Januszyk to Fire Chief
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Last September, Joe Januszyk was named interim fire chief for Sumpter Township after the sudden resignation of his brother-in-law, longtime Fire Chief Leslie Powell.[…]
Romulus Farmers Market informational meeting set for March 9
A Romulus Farmers Market planning meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at the Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins St. Any interested vendors and volunteers are asked[…]
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