By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter The results of a psychiatric competency order issued by Judge Brian Oakley on Dec. 18 found Jared Dean Meeks Ritchie, 18, competent to stand[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Three members of the Belleville Area District Library Board were present at the Feb. 25 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees to[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Richard Jackson, 39, of Van Buren Township has been found competent to stand trial for the murder of his wife and on Feb. 26,[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Belleville Police Chief Gene Taylor has decided to retire as of March 28. Taylor has been police chief since April 4, 2005, after the[…]