MSP identify driver, hero in June 8 accident in Van Buren Twp.
Mark Thibert, 27, of Windsor, Ontario, is fighting for his life in the University of Michigan Burn Unit with burns over 80% of his body. Michigan State Police identified Thibert[…]
VB School Board cuts 49 employees in effort to reduce deficit budget
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education officially laid off 30 certified teachers and additional employees – for a total of 49 — during Monday’s regular meeting in an[…]
Music Lakeside begins next Thursday with Paul Keller Jazz Orch.
The first concert in this summer’s Music Lakeside series at Horizon Park in Belleville will be held next Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. featuring the Paul Keller Jazz Orchestra.[…]
Electrical fire causes $20,000 in damages to home on Endicott
On Wednesday, June 8, at 9:10 p.m, the Van Buren Township Fire Department was dispatched to 10001 Endicott for a house fire. As responding fire engines approached the scene, heavy[…]
School Administration Building open Mon.-Thurs. beginning this week
The Administration Building of the Van Buren Public Schools will be open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., beginning this week. The offices will be closed[…]
Tall Tale Contest held at Horizon Park
Belleville residents Craig and Trinity Mullin won the award for catching the largest fish in the 6-12 age group category at last Saturday’s Fish Photo and Tall Tale Contest held[…]
100 volunteers pulled trash, tires, and even a sunken boat from Belleville Lake
On Saturday May 14, more than 100 volunteers pulled trash, tires, and even a sunken boat from Belleville Lake with pontoon boats, gloves and boots to fill a 40-yard dumpster,[…]
Van Buren Soccer U-8 Butterflies
The Van Buren Soccer U-8 Butterflies have recently completed anoter great season, with some girls playing as teammates for the last four years. This year’s team was made up of[…]
Shriners returning to Strawberry Festival Parade
The popular Moslem Shriners Parade units are returning to the Strawberry Festival Parade in Belleville on June 18, after an absence of more than a decade. The Shriners always draw[…]
VBT Public Safety Committee asks board for police/fire briefings
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees is being asked by its Public Safety Committee to direct Public Safety Director Carl McClanahan to provide monthly reports on police and fire[…]
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