200 swimmers take part in Belleville High School’s ‘Tiger Invite’
By John Cast BHS Pool Manager Not since the Belleville High School coaching days of Sam Vicchy came to a close, has Belleville hosted an aquatic event. That is, until[…]
VBT DDA agrees to pay $17,000 for Tucker Insurance sidewalks
By Diane Madigan Independent Special Writer After discussion at its regular meeting Jan. 28, the Van Buren Township Downtown Development authority voted to allocate $17,000 for front sidewalks at the[…]
Sumpter man seeking his money back charged with felonious assault
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Daniel Lovell Keener, 17, of Sumpter Township, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon – felonious assault after allegedly drawing a gun on[…]
VBT defendant Jessie Williams jailed again for failing drug test
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter Drugs continue to be a problem for Ypsilanti resident Jessie Aurelias Williams, 28. Williams had been free after posting a $25,000/10% bond set at[…]
Midnight prowler going through cars that are left outside unlocked
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Residents in the area of Edgemont and Greylock streets in the City of Belleville have found that their parked cars have been entered during[…]
Clarification: Jan. 26 fire on s. Biggs Street was not ‘pipe-thawing’ as first reported
The Jan. 26 afternoon fire at 121 South Biggs Street in the City of Belleville was not a “pipe-thawing” incident as reported in last week’s Independent, said homeowner Yvonne Bowling.[…]
Slider Eating Challenge to earn funds for Michigan Winter Special Olympics
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Slider Eating Challenge at the BYC at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 is just one of the many events set over the next[…]
Keystone Academy teachers, administrators list salaries for 2013
These are the teachers and administrators of Keystone Charter Academy of Sumpter Township and their annual salaries as reported in the Fall 2013 Michigan Registry of Educational Personnel. Godfrey, Keturah[…]
Victor De Libera wins Geography Bee at McBride Middle School
Victor De Libera is the winner of the McBride Middle School 2014 National Geographic Geography Bee. Victor, an eighth grader, won the school Bee for the second year in a[…]
District Library Board selects Thrun Law Firm to handle bond, election
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At a special, 41-minute meeting Jan. 28, the Belleville Area District Library Board unanimously selected the Thrun Law Firm to handle its bond and[…]
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