VBT Clerk Wright asks DDA for help in cleaning up store sites
On June 25, Van Buren Township Clerk Leon Wright appeared unexpectedly at the regular meeting of the Downtown Development Authority. He was given time to talk at the beginning of[…]
Sumpter promotes Rachel Scott to full-time DPW position
At a 56-minute meeting on June 25, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to promote Rachel Scott to a full-time position in the Department of Public Works at[…]
Three seats on library board up for election on November ballot
Three seats on the Belleville Area District Library Board will be on the Nov. election ballot and the deadline to file as candidates for those positions is 4 p.m., July[…]
Turtle Cove River Walk with HCMA seasonal pass June 17-Aug. 1
Lower Huron Metropark Soak up some sunshine while enjoying a low-impact walk around Lower Huron Metropark’s Lazy River. This is perfect for those who want to put some mileage on[…]
VBT planners hear 2-hr. report on Economic Dev. Strategy, Marketing
The only thing on the agenda for the Van Buren Township Planning Commission regular meeting on June 26 was an informal presentation from planning consultant Vidya Krishnan of McKenna Associates[…]
Race the Rapids 5K set for Aug. 3 at Lower Huron Metropark
Want to try a different kind of 5K? Enjoy a low-impact stroll around the HCMA Lazy River at Lower Huron Metropark. This event was designed with a little bit of[…]
VBT planners extend DeBuck’s Corn Maze for another year
At the June 12 regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Planning Commission, the commission approved extending the three-year temporary land use approval for DeBucks’ Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch[…]
Editorial: Community center grand opening has huge turnout
On Monday afternoon, June 24, under a blazing sun, Van Buren Township welcomed crowds of people to its ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new $16.98 million community center.[…]
VBEST union asks Van Buren school board for respect, higher pay
A sea of red lapped around the Van Buren Public School Board of Education at Monday’s regular meeting, as members of the Van Buren Educational Support Team (VBEST) asked for[…]
VBT Rite Aid store to close, prescriptions to be sent to Walgreens
On Friday, June 21, the manager at the Rite Aid pharmacy at 51341 W. Huron River Dr., at the corner of Rawsonville Road in Van Buren Township, confirmed that employees[…]
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