Nature artist Tim Marsh competes in big Grand Rapids contest
Nature artist Tim Marsh of Van Buren Township is one of the artists participating in what has been called the biggest art competition ever – with a $250,000 prize for[…]
Belleville DDA pays Thoms
Belleville DDA pays Thoms $2,500 for damage, easement Following a brief closed-door session on Aug. 19, the Belleville Downtown Development Authority voted to pay Andrew (Rae) and Beverly Thom $2,500[…]
Belleville DDA: What to do about dead sod at new parking lot?
“The new parking lot looks awesome, except for the grass that isn’t taking,” said Downtown Development Authority member Ken Voigt at the DDA’s regular meeting Aug. 19. He referred[…]
School Board names Peggy Voigt as Supt. Designee
Peggy Voigt will be making the decisions on when to cancel school for storms this winter. She lives just a block away from the school district administration building and[…]
Dyllan Rafail, 12, publishes book on life with Aspergers
Dyllan Lee Rafail of Van Buren Township is 12 years old and next month when his book comes out, he will be known as a published author. Dyllan is[…]
Federal Judge turns down Champagnes motions
At a hearing in Federal District Court in Detroit on Monday afternoon Judge Marianne O. Battani turned down two motions brought by the attorney of fired Van Buren Township public[…]
Wayne County Elections Commission rejects VBT recall wording
On Friday, July 10, 2009, the Wayne County Elections Commission rejected the recall language submitted against Van Buren Township Supervisor Paul White. Recall supporters then withdrew the petitions against Clerk[…]
Belleville Police Chief: Strawberry Festival should be cancelled
Belleville Police Chief Gene Taylor told the City Council on Monday that Strawberry Festival should be cancelled in the future because of the mob of 1,500 that overwhelmed police and[…]
Belleville’s new city manager misstates holding PhD degree
The Belleville City Council hired a fast-talking city manager with neither education nor experience, but with a penchant for stretching the truth. During his March 14 interview for the job[…]
Michigan Tax Tribunal decision costs VBT some $270,000 in tax income
On Sept. 12, the Michigan Tax Tribunal ordered big tax relief to Ecorse Belleville LLC for Van Buren Township tax assessments in 2006 and 2007. VBT Clerk Joannie Payne said[…]
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