Sumpter family heading to Dominican Republic for a year of ministry
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor John and Jamie Fox of Sumpter Township and their two sons, Hunter, 14, and Logan, 12, are leaving for the Dominican Republic as soon[…]
Starbucks likely to walk from project since VBT wouldn’t give it a drive
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The chance to have a Starbucks coffee shop on the former Big Boy property appears to have vanished. A representative of Belleview Development, LLC,[…]
Menard’s project moves forward after BZA variance approvals
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The “swoosh” will be gone from under the MENARDS’ sign, the corporate slogan won’t be on the building, and the store will look slightly[…]
Belleville Postmaster says please clear snow, ice from sidewalks
With more snow expected to cover the region during the next couple of days, one seasonal tool is expected to make its return at homes and businesses – the shovel.[…]
Belleville City council holds record 3-minute meeting to pay its bills
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor “You are witness to a new city record,” announced Belleville Mayor Pro Tem Jack Loria on Monday, Jan. 5, at 7:33 p.m., after the[…]
Community Chorus to start rehearsals Jan. 26 for spring concert season
The Belleville Community Chorus is scheduled to start rehearsals at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, for its spring concert season. Rehearsals, under Director Susan Hiser, are held at First United[…]
School Board hires new Director of Finance after Carlesso resigns
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Shareen Barker of Monroe was hired as the Van Buren Public Schools Director of Finance at Monday’s meeting of the school board. Barker replaces[…]
Sumpter Planners set public hearing on roller rink permit
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Sumpter Township Planning Commission has scheduled a 7:05 p.m., Feb. 12, public hearing after which it will decide whether to recommend revoking of[…]
Food Closet can’t serve as sole source of food
Late in October a letter was sent to almost 100 community groups, organizations, businesses, and churches asking for help in supplying food for the Thanksgiving and Christmas bags that the[…]
Jan. 9 is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Re: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day By: Gregory Laurain, Public Safety Director, Van Buren Township On Jan. 9, the FBI National Academy Associates and partnering organizations in support of law enforcement[…]
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