VBT accepts high quote of $68,336 to replace twp. hall HVAC units
At its regular meeting July 2, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees unanimously accepted the high quote of $68,336 from W.J. O’Neil to replace HVAC units at the township[…]
Court Watching: VBT resident charged for shooting new rifle into the ground
Jeffrey Alan Kovl, 37, of Van Buren Township was charged with reckless use of a gun and possessing a gun while intoxicated on June 16 in Van Buren Township. He[…]
Editorial: This is the weekend we all look up to see annual air show
Every year there is a summer weekend when we raise our eyes to the heavens. And it’s here again: the annual air show at Willow Run Airport. Thunder Over Michigan,[…]
VBT planners postpone action on Sheetz plan for gas station
After more than two hours of discussion on the plans for a Sheetz project that includes a gas/EV station, drive-thru and sit-down restaurants, and convenience store, the Van Buren Township[…]
Belleville Rotary Club install new officers
At its meeting on July 9, the 2024-25 officers for the Belleville Rotary Club were installed. They are Rachel Kozlowski, president; Erin Prior, vice-president; Brian Pearcy, treasurer; Loren Sanders, secretary;[…]
Belleville City Council gives $10,000 raise to city manager
After a lengthy review process to assess the work of city manager Jason Smith, on July 15 the Belleville City Council voted unanimously to give him a $10,000 raise in[…]
Belleville City Council welcomes two new police officers, says goodbye to a third
At the July 15 meeting of the Belleville City Council, city clerk/treasurer Briana Hooten swore in new police officer Michael Pearl. Officer Pearl served on the Williamston Police Department and[…]
Court Watching: Asim Williams and Ramon Dorr-Horton
Asim Akil-Walsh Williams Asim Akil-Walsh Williams, 45, of Van Buren Township was set for his pretrial on July 10 before Judge Brian Oakley at 34th District Court. He is charged[…]
FMAR to celebrate 20 years of serving the community on July 27
The public is invited to celebrate the 20th anniversity of the incorporation of Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue at a big party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,[…]
School Board OKs parking lot expansion at Early Childhood Center
At its July 15 meeting, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved bids for expansion of the parking lot at the Early Childhood Center. T&M Ashalt Paving[…]
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