Jackson murder case delayed for competency exam
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Richard Jackson Jr., the Van Buren Township man accused of murdering his wife in their home on Dec. 17, has been ordered to undergo[…]
Healthcare company to spend $2.1 million, add 75 jobs in Van Buren
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor MedImpact Healthcare Systems Inc. plans to open a new pharmacy benefit manager back office support center in Van Buren Township investing up to $2.1[…]
School Board moves $1.7 million in building funds to bond payments
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously at Monday’s regular meeting to move an estimated $1.7 million in money from 2009[…]
Snowstorms, record low temperatures close schools, township halls
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Boy, was it snowy and cold and icy. A winter snowstorm that dropped its first heavy load last Thursday and then went into high[…]
Belleville City Council to consider Snow Emergency ordinance
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Former Belleville City Councilman Brian Blackburn told the council on Monday that he thinks it’s time to revisit the idea of a Snow Emergency[…]
Library Building Committee picks up steam to hit deadlines
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Building Committee of the Belleville Area District Library met for almost three hours Dec. 30 to work on details for a proposed new[…]
Van Buren Area Little League sets registration for 2014 season
The Van Buren Area Little League (VBALL) has set the following walk-in registration dates for the 2014 season: • Saturday, Jan. 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Van Buren Township Hall; • Wednesday,[…]
Teen who shot brother to get psychiatric exam before facing charges
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Jared Dean-Meeks Ritchie, 17, who is accused of trying to kill his stepbrother with a shotgun on Oct. 27, will have his criminal case[…]
VBT Environmental committee briefly discusses landfill leaks
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer Two leaks in a liner at the EQ (Environmental Quality) landfill on the North I-94 Service Drive in Van Buren Township that were first[…]
Sumpter Twp. buys new fire truck from R&R Services for $402,158
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new fire truck during its regular meeting on Dec. 10. The Smeal fire[…]
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