Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle S. I-94 Service Dr.
A 49-year-old Van Buren Township resident was struck by a motor vehicle on the S. I-94 Service Drive at about 9 p.m., Sept. 7. VBT Police Lt. Ken Floro said[…]
Parade of Lights kicks off City of Romulus Pumpkin Festival
The 20th-annual Parade of Lights kicks off the City of Romulus Pumpkin Festival at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Dozens of lighted vehicles, floats, people and even animals will parade[…]
Keystone earns two awards from National Heritage Academies
Keystone Charter Academy in Sumpter Township has received a School of Excellence Eagle Award and a Student Enrollment Award from National Heritage Academies. Keystone received the two awards at NHA’s[…]
VBT police arrest Louisiana man fleeing arrest warrant
Van Buren Township police arrested a former Louisiana State Police cadet who was wanted for sending nude photos of a former U.S. Army worker in a blackmail attempt. Jimmy M.[…]
New York man accused in stabbing death located in Belleville
A Syracuse, NY, man accused of stabbing a man to death on the Fourth of July at Oneida Shores Park, New York, and fleeing the scene shortly thereafter was located[…]
Editorial: Change of deputy treasurers bring drama in Sumpter
When Janet Hoffman resigned as deputy treasurer in Sumpter Township, it set off a series of events that has left the township reeling. She went off to join her new[…]
Tenured teacher agrees to separation agreement with VBPs
After a closed-door session with its attorney on Monday, the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to enter into a separation agreement with tenured teacher Linda Janack,[…]
Bishop Battersby confirms Father John as permanent pastor
By Carol Ann Pesta, Parishoner St. Anthony Catholic Church Father John Kiselica was assigned to St. Anthony Parish in Belleville one year ago as a pastoral administrator. On Sunday, Bishop[…]
Application forms for scarecrow contest ready at City Hall
At the Sept. 4 meeting of the Belleville City Council, City Manager Diana Kollmeyer reported that applications for the annual scarecrow contest are ready to be picked up at city[…]
Job fair coming to Romulus with more than 20 firms, agencies
ROMULUS – More than 20 companies and agencies will be on hand during a job fair scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Romulus Athletic Center,[…]
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