New write-in joins Democratic candidates in VBT board election
All of the candidates for Van Buren Township offices are Democrats and were unopposed in the August primary election. But, write-in candidate Janine Houle filed at noon on Oct. 1[…]
Six candidates running for four seats on Van Buren Brd. of Education
Six candidates are running for four, four-year terms on the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education. Five names will be on the ballot. Incumbent Kelly Owen filed as a[…]
VBT Clerk Leon Wright announces he is now a ‘proud grandpapa’
At the end of the Oct. 1 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, Clerk Leon Wright announced that he is now a “proud grandpapa.” He said the[…]
2025 Salary Schedule proposed for Van Buren Twp. administration
To take effect Jan. 1, 2025 Supervisor $125,000 Clerk $116,000 Treasurer $116,000 Trustees $ 22,000 Deputy Supervisor $112,000 Confid. Admin. Assist. $ 66,950 Dir. Community Services $112,000 Residential Appraiser $[…]
Guiding Harbor by Jennifer Trotter
Just imagine. You are at work one day and someone comes to you and says you can’t go home. You are going to live with another family not too far[…]
VBT board approves amendment to Walden Woods agreement
The planned unit development agreement (PUD) that Van Buren Township had with original developer Hayden Gregory Associates for the construction of Walden Woods subdivision has now been amended to pave[…]
Arts Council announces three judges for this weekend’s annual art show
The Belleville Area Council for the Arts will present its 15th-annual Community Art Show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Oct. 11-13, at the Belleville Yacht Club, 831 E. Huron River[…]
Sumpter uses ARPA funds on police dept., township hall roof
At its regular meeting Sept. 24, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to use federal ARPA funds to replace the south side windows and restroom floors in the[…]
Businessman John Chapman curses before Sumpter Twp. Board
John Chapman, who for many years has owned an auto mechanics shop on Sumpter Road, just south of Willow Road, got up to speak at the Sept. 24 meeting of[…]
Editorial: National Newspaper Week is Oct. 6-12
Every year, newspapers across the country remind readers of how important they are to a free society. And, it’s that time of year. Oct. 6-12 is National Newspaper Week. The[…]
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