Negotiations successful, secretaries’ jobs saved
On July 25 the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education was poised to lay off 10 secretaries and replace them with workers from an employment agency. Reports said negotiations[…]
VBT Planners approve plans for McDonald’s upgrade, Belle Tire building
The high-rise McDonald’s sign will remain for the time being, but the proposed big American flag at the new Belle Tire will be reduced in size. These were among decisions[…]
Randy Kermitt Burke plea bargains, gets two years for firearms
Randy Kermitt Burke, 57, of Sumpter Township is serving two years in the Pugsley Correctional Facility near Traverse City after plea bargaining eight felony charges down to a felony firearm[…]
Gamble vs. VBT officers jury trial set Nov. 5 in U.S. District Court
A jury trial has been set for Nov. 5 in U.S. District Court in Detroit for the Civil Rights law suit of James Gamble vs. Van Buren Township Police Officers[…]
Belleville-area man bound over on drug, home invasion charges
William Fred Ayres, 49, of various addresses in the Belleville area, was bound over for trial at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit for drug and home-invasion charges[…]
Elwell Elementary slated for wrecking ball, Haggerty for mothballs
The closing and demolition of Elwell Elementary School and the closing and mothballing of Haggerty Elementary are two of the recommendations that are sure to be approved by the School[…]
Belleville City Council OKs evaluating 2 free Humvees from federal surplus
At Monday’s regular meeting, the Belleville City Council gave Police Chief Gene Taylor approval to obtain two free Humvee vehicles from federal surplus property. The two vehicles will be brought[…]
Widow’s jewelry collection stolen from Robbe Road home
On Sunday, June 3, a Van Buren Township resident decided to take her friend up on an invitation to check out the new casino in Toledo. She left her Robbe[…]
Dist. Judge Green runs unopposed; Ahamiojie challenges Rep. Slavens
Besides the local township races listed in last week’s Independent, voters will get a chance to decide other offices in the Aug. 7 Primary Election. Thirty-fourth District Court Judge Tina[…]
VBT to help residents hit by FEMA floodplain insurance mandate
Reacting to wails of woe from residents targeted for costly flood insurance in the newly revised FEMA floodplain maps, on Tuesday the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved a[…]
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