Court Watching: Charles Craig of VBT accepts plea bargain in Tin Pan break-in case
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Charles Craig, 20, of Van Buren Township gave up his right to a jury trial on April 10 in return for accepting a plea[…]
VBT resident tells township board about neglected dogs next door
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer At the April 15 work-study session of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, township resident Marcella Henderson had an animal complaint. She told[…]
Canton Lions Club White Cane Week is April 26-May 5
The Canton Lions will be raising funds needed throughout the communities of Belleville and Canton April 26 through May 5. The club will be working at the L. George’s Coney[…]
Sumpter Township Baord adopts balanced budget for 2013-14
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor After a thank you from Sumpter Township’s accountant to everyone for keeping the belt tightened and a public hearing on the proposed $3,930,512 budget,[…]
District Library Board limits treasurer role to 3 years, on 5-1 vote
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer On a 5-1 vote at its regular meeting April 9, the Belleville Area District Library Board voted to limit the person holding the office[…]
Keystone Board approves Think Stretch books for summer study
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At its regular meeting April 11, the Keystone Academy Charter School Board of Directors studied the new Think Stretch books that Principal Keturah Godfrey[…]
VBT Board approves one-year extension to AFSCME contract
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer During an 11-minute special meeting on March 27, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the recently approved AFSCME contract[…]
Committee to study new Sumpter zoning before board considers it
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Sumpter Township Planning Commission worked for a year and a half on the first completely revised zoning ordinance since 1977 before sending it[…]
VBT grass fire starts on Martz Road following tree clearing work
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor In the late afternoon on Thursday, April 4, Van Buren Township Fire Fighters were dispatched to a fire in the 49700 block of Martz[…]
‘Victim’ drops complaint about robbery at VBT gas station
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor A “victim” who came to the Van Buren Township Police station to report a robbery at Ecorse Mobil gas station, decided to drop the[…]
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