The Sumpter Township planning commission has been considering a new Wetland Bank Ordinance, with discussions about the matter taking place in both the June and July meetings of the commission.[…]
To the editor: As the growing season starts to provide fresh vegetables, anyone who may have an abundance, may like to share with the clients of the Emergency Food Closet[…]
Editor’s note: This online version has been updated to correct the date of Taste of Belleville to Aug. 20. We regret the error. During the Belleville Central Business Community (CBC)[…]
The Belleville Area News Foundation (BANF), the nonprofit created to run the Belleville Area Independent, held a fundraiser party at the BYC on the evening of July 16. The event[…]
By Sarah Rigg Managing Editor Editor’s note: The proposed salary for deputy supervisor has been corrected from the original number we published. The Independent apologizes for the error. At its[…]
By Emily Flesch Independent Reporter Four of Belleville’s finest and bravest were honored at the July 20 regular meeting of the Belleville City Council. Officers Chad Adam, Matt Vandeweghe, Nicholas[…]
Wayne County, MI – Wayne County Department of Public Services will perform bridge reconstruction including culvert replacement, concrete pavement, guardrail, signing and pavement markings on Willow Road east of Sumpter[…]
By Ania Felder Hello local residents, I’m Ania Felder. Some of you might know it from reading it underneath the headlines of my past stories I have written for this[…]
Thursday, July 16 – Belleville Newspaper Foundation fundraiser to keep the local newspaper publishing is 6-8 p.m. at the Belleville Yacht Club. Tickets are $50 each and available through Independent[…]
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees heard a presentation from Plante Moran on its 2025 financial audit at the regular meeting on July 7. Stacy Reeves of Plante Moran[…]