School Board approves $90,000 for paving of McBride with grant
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education took advantage of an offer from Van Buren Township officials to participate in the paving of McBride Avenue at a cost of[…]
Correction: Swinson wasn’t in Po’s yard
In a front-page story last week, the Independent said Donald Hazel Swinson, 76, was in Nelson Po’s yard in Sumpter Township when Swinson pulled a handgun on Po. Po has[…]
VBT Environmental Commission to review proposed ordinances
Van Buren Township is proposing 12 new ordinances that premier communities enforce in order to make VBT a premier community. Supervisor Kevin McNamara sent the ordinances that have to do[…]
Ariel Banks named to Schoolcraft Dean’s List
Ariel Banks, daughter of Elizabeth and Don Banks of Sumpter Township, has been named to the Schoolcraft College Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 Semester. To receive this honor, a[…]
Nine Belleville students named to dean’s list at Western Michigan University
The following students from Belleville have been named to the dean’s list at Western Michigan University for the Fall 2016 semester: • Corey Kalitta, studying Aviation Management and Operations in[…]
Belleville council OKs Bayou’s car show, Music Lakeside events for 2017
At its regular meeting on Feb. 21, the Belleville City Council approved the Bayou Grill’s request for car show street closings this summer. Main Street from Third to Fifth streets[…]
Belleville Moose sets fund raiser for Jason Basham, BHS 1996
The Belleville Moose Lodge, 45476 Harris Road, Sumpter Township, will host a spaghetti dinner fund raiser on Saturday, March 4, to help Jason Basham, Belleville High School class of 1996.[…]
Belleville DDA selects Gonczy to cut grass in city park areas
The Belleville Downtown Development Authority studied seven proposals for cutting grass in the city parks this growing season and chose the low bidder, Gonczy’s Property Maintenance of Sumpter Township. Gonczy[…]
Belleville man arrested in Macomb County sting for seeking child sex
Ross Earl Kouba, 41, of Belleville was arraigned via video at 41B District Court on Feb. 21 on multiple felony charges after he traveled to Macomb County planning to have[…]
Spring Storytimes set at Belleville Library
The Belleville Area District Library announces its Storytime schedule has been set for spring: • Family Storytimes for preschool-elementary, ages 4-10, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, March 13-April 24. • Tuesday[…]
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