VBT expects to deny Kovach’s lot splits, drags feet on getting files
On May 1, Louis Kovach gave Van Buren Township $1,000 to have his lot split request of the former Coy Kendall greenhouse property considered by the Parcel Division Board. On[…]
Update: Sumpter passes emergency ordinance
On Tuesday, June 12, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees unanimously passed Emergency Ordinance 111 outlawing synthetic marijuana and other dangerous products. The ordinance, which will become effective immediately upon[…]
Missionaries rescuing human trafficking victims to return Nov. 13
The missionaries from Cross Cultural Connections who are working to rescue women and children victims of human trafficking are coming back to Michigan for a brief visit and will be[…]
VBT resident stymied in plan to fulfill promise to deceased friend
Before he died, Homer Morris asked his friend and benefactor Lou Kovach to make sure to finish their project to split the Coy Kendall greenhouse property and to take care[…]
District Library Board sets June 12 hearing on 2012-13 budget
A 6:30 p.m., June 12, public hearing has been set to consider the proposed 2012-13 budget of the Belleville Area District Library, as well as the 2011-12 amended final budget[…]
Local police report no businesses selling K2 in tri-community
Van Buren Township Police Captain Gregory Laurain said on June 4 his undercover officers were sent out to check local party stores and other businesses and reported there were no[…]
Ribbon Cutting
The Rent-A-Center on Belleville Road in the Farmer Jack Plaza held its grand opening ceremony with the Belleville Chamber, local, and Van Buren Township official last Friday. RAC employees in[…]
City Council finally accepts 2 Humvees for fire, police dept. use
It took about four meetings of discussion on the two “free” Humvees the City of Belleville received from federal government surplus, but on Monday the City Council voted to accept[…]
School Board supports putting 2-mill tax proposal on Nov. 6 ballot
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday, June 11, in support of placing a 2-mill, 5-year property tax proposal on the Nov. 6 ballot to get more[…]
VBPS to consider balanced budget for upcoming school year
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., June 25, at the Administration Building to consider a proposed 2012-13 budget that will[…]
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