VBT prevails in mediation for firing Anthony Karver
The firing of Van Buren Township Fire Inspector Anthony Karver more than a year ago was upheld by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in its findings issued April 10.[…]
City Council sets special meeting to decide on bond for road repair
A special work/study session has been set for 6 p.m., May 11, by the Belleville City Council to consider going out for a bond to repair city streets. DPW Director[…]
Library Board approves $3,800 for consultant to help in director search
The Belleville Area District Library Board approved paying $3,800 for services of consulting firm Hartzell-Mika to help them find the best new director for the local library. At the board’s[…]
Judge Parrott dismisses charges against Dunn after witness doesn’t show up
On April 8, 34th District Court Judge David Parrott dismissed charges against defendant Michael Earl Dunn, 45, when the complainant/witness against him did not appear in court. The charges were[…]
Sumpter gives $10,000 to support Belleville Area Museum
After 17 years of not financially supporting the Belleville Area Museum, the Sumpter Township Board at its April 14 meeting voted unanimously to send $10,000 to the museum. The allocation[…]
BHS Varsity Men’s Golf starts off season; invites public to home matches
Belleville High School Varsity Men’s Golf started playing April 15 at an away match with Crestwood. The Varsity posted second with Ryan York carding a 47; Ty Thompson, a 44;[…]
James Williams gives school board update on bus garage fire
At Monday’s work/study session of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, Building and Grounds Director James Williams gave a detailed report on what the district is doing to[…]
Correction: Asphalt has much, much less PAH than coal tar sealers
On our story on the hazards of coal tar driveway sealers on page 19 of the April 16 Independent, there was a mistake in the figures on the PAH in[…]
Thomas White sentenced to 5-20 years in Michigan prison
Disbarred Belleville attorney Thomas White, 47, who pled no contest to 20 felony charges against him, on Friday morning was sentenced to 5 to 20 years in the Michigan prison[…]
VBT Environmental Commission gets report on dangers of coal tar driveway sealers
Retired Vanderbilt University Chemistry Professor Dave Wilson gave a report on the dangers of coal tar sealers for driveways and playgrounds at the March 18 meeting of the Van Buren[…]
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