Gamble vs. VBT officers jury trial set Nov. 5 in U.S. District Court
A jury trial has been set for Nov. 5 in U.S. District Court in Detroit for the Civil Rights law suit of James Gamble vs. Van Buren Township Police Officers[…]
Belleville-area man bound over on drug, home invasion charges
William Fred Ayres, 49, of various addresses in the Belleville area, was bound over for trial at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit for drug and home-invasion charges[…]
Elwell Elementary slated for wrecking ball, Haggerty for mothballs
The closing and demolition of Elwell Elementary School and the closing and mothballing of Haggerty Elementary are two of the recommendations that are sure to be approved by the School[…]
Belleville City Council OKs evaluating 2 free Humvees from federal surplus
At Monday’s regular meeting, the Belleville City Council gave Police Chief Gene Taylor approval to obtain two free Humvee vehicles from federal surplus property. The two vehicles will be brought[…]
Widow’s jewelry collection stolen from Robbe Road home
On Sunday, June 3, a Van Buren Township resident decided to take her friend up on an invitation to check out the new casino in Toledo. She left her Robbe[…]
Dist. Judge Green runs unopposed; Ahamiojie challenges Rep. Slavens
Besides the local township races listed in last week’s Independent, voters will get a chance to decide other offices in the Aug. 7 Primary Election. Thirty-fourth District Court Judge Tina[…]
VBT to help residents hit by FEMA floodplain insurance mandate
Reacting to wails of woe from residents targeted for costly flood insurance in the newly revised FEMA floodplain maps, on Tuesday the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved a[…]
Janowiaks considering opening funeral home in Sumpter Township
Chris and Sandy Janowiak, co-owners of Janowiak Funeral Home in Ypsilanti, attended the Dec. 8 meeting of the Sumpter Township Planning Commission to explain their plan to open a funeral[…]
You Tube video inspires armed robbery in Sumpter Township
A pizza delivery man was attacked, injured, and robbed at about 11:49 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, and it turns out the robbers were inspired by a You Tube video. The[…]
City Council approves closing Main St. on summer Mondays for car show
The Belleville City Council unanimously approved a plan to close part of Main Street every Monday this summer between 6 and 9 p.m. for a “Cruisin’ on the Bayou” car[…]
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