City of Belleville to distribute free masks to residents on April 17
The City of Belleville has received several donations of disposable and reusable masks and will be making them available to city residents between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday,[…]
Get your Independents 24/7 from outside paperbox
There’s a new, all-weather paper box in front of the Independent office at 152 Main St. in downtown Belleville. On Monday, Advertising Director Bob Mytych put the box in place[…]
VB School Board hears report on teaching students at home
The Van Buren Public School Board of Education received a long report Monday on how the district is complying with state rules on teaching students at home so it can[…]
VBT planners discuss change in Commercial zoning ordinance
At its regular meeting on March 11, Van Buren Township Planning Commission members briefly discussed proposed zoning amendments to Local Commercial zoning regulations. Although the wording in the present zoning[…]
‘A Nightmare on Haunted Hill’ streaming on line without charge
The movie “A Nightmare on Haunted Hill” is streaming on line for families who have to Stay Home, Stay Safe. Families are invited to watch it without charge. The movie[…]
Van Buren School Board honors students for music achievements
At the April 13 virtual meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, Owen teacher Kathy Courter presented a list of students to be honored for Music in[…]
Gov. Whitmer extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order through April 30
On Thursday, April 9, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended her former “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through April 30. Her new Executive Order 2020-42 also limits gatherings and travel and[…]
Correction: Parrott yet to be tried on drunk-driving charge
In the April 9 edition of the Independent, on page three, it was stated that 34th District Court Judge David Parrott “… also had a misdemeanor drunk driving charge in[…]
Editorial: This week expected to be worst in local COVID-19 cases
New COVID-19 cases this week are expected to be the highest so far in Southeastern Michigan, according to medical experts working with White House leaders. And, then there will be[…]
Strawberry Fest, Sumpter Fest canceled
In the last few weeks, residents of the tri-community learned two big festivals of the year have been canceled for this May and June because of COVID-19. At the March[…]
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