VBT votes to go out for bids on two new gateway signs
Van Buren Township may have some new gateway signs by this summer. At the Jan. 21 meeting of the township board, the board approved the designs presented by Elizabeth Renaud,[…]
Sumpter Township considers reassessment of all residential parcels
The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees, at its Feb. 25 meeting, heard a proposal to pay $114,540 to WCA Assessing for a residential reinspection program to update old records. It[…]
Court Watching: Sylvester Ross bound over to circuit court on armed robbery charge
On Feb. 19, Sylvester Ross, 59, of Clinton Township, was brought before 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks Green for his preliminary exam on charges of armed robbery, possession of[…]
Moving the Mitten’s spoof video goes viral on Facebook
Moving the Mitten real estate firm in Belleville celebrated its fifth anniversary with the release of a version of Ariana Grande’s tribute video, “7 Listings.” The video was shot in[…]
Editorial: Sumpter Twp. fires Independent as newspaper of record
After more than 13 years of being newspaper of record for Sumpter Township, on Tuesday the board voted unanimously without comment to engage The Eagle of Associated Newspapers as the[…]
Sumpter Twp. planners postpone decision on paintball field on Judd
After an-hour-and-a-half public hearing before a packed, noisy meeting room on Feb. 13, the Sumpter Township Planning Commission decided to postpone any action for two months on a request for[…]
VBT residents ask board to stop all development until water issue solved
Rick Williams and Bob Manier of the 44000 block of Tyler Road, just east of Meijer, asked the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees to stop all development until the[…]
Strawberry Queen contest seeks candidates
It’s that time again! The Belleville Strawberry Festival is coming in just a few short months and we’re going to crown a new Queen! Will it be YOU? Fill out[…]
Belleville City Council discusses pros, cons of Strawberry Festival
An hour-long discussion on the Belleville National Strawberry Festival took place at the Belleville City Council’s Feb. 18 meeting and at the end the future of the festival was in[…]
Belleville City Council pays Kollmeyer $14,735 as final payout
The Belleville City Council approved payment of $14,735 in final payment to City Manager Diana Kollmeyer after her retirement on Feb. 3. At its regular meeting on Feb. 18, the[…]
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