Council to consider proper staffing level for City of Belleville
The Belleville City Council gave a nod to Councilman Tom Fielder’s suggestion that it look at city staffing and decide just how many people should be working for the city.[…]
Arndola Charles Lewis charged in Harbour Club Apt. slaying
Arndola Charles Lewis, 44, was arraigned Feb. 1 at 34th District Court on charges of first-degree, premeditated murder, felon in possession of a firearm, and second offense felony firearm. Lewis,[…]
Editorial: Chief Besson’s departure sets off flurry of comments
More than 40 comments on the Van Buren Township Police and Fire departments have been added to the Independent’s website, set off by the announcement by Fire Chief Dan Besson[…]
Residents fill VBT meeting to discuss new lake ordinance
The board meeting room at Van Buren Township Hall was filled with residents who live along Belleville Lake and wanted to find out more about the two proposed ordinances that[…]
Three police officers promoted to sergeant in Sumpter Township
At its regular Jan. 24 meeting the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to promote three police officers to sergeant rank, as recommended by Police Chief Eric Luke. Detective/Corporal[…]
Court Watching: Charles Cahill, Jr. sentenced to 27-50 years for drunk driving death
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Morrow sentenced habitual offender Charles James Cahill, Jr. of Sumpter Township, to 27 to 50 years in prison for the[…]
Court Watching: Parents face charges after child hit, killed on Harris Road in 2015
Larissa Lydia Gagnon, 30, and co-defendant Chad Ryan Vanover, 27, are each facing two criminal charges after their child was hit and killed by a vehicle on the roadway of[…]
League of Women Voters to meet Feb. 23 at Trinity Episcopal Church
Local members of the League of Women Voters – and anyone else interested in the league – will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 11575[…]
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