Editorial: We’re starting our 30th year of service to this community
On Jan. 5, 1995, the Belleville-Area Independent published its first paper and has continued every Thursday since then. On Jan. 5, 2024 we mark completion of the 29th year of[…]
Court Watching: Judge dismisses charge against speeder with 56 fentanyl in borrowed car
After a preliminary examination at 34th District Court on Dec. 6, Judge Lisa Martin dismissed the charge of controlled substance – deliver/manufacture (narcotic or cocaine) more than 50 grams against[…]
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Prohaska receives Dept. of Defense Patriot Award
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce VFW Director of Member Services David Prohaska, was awarded the Patriot Award on Dec. 19 by the Department of Defense’s[…]
Belleville approves VC3 internet service provider in special meeting
On Dec. 18, the Belleville City Council heard detailed presentations from three bidders for internet service provider to the city: VC3, R Associates Inc. (RAI), and Vector Tech. A vote[…]
Sumpter Twp. board accepts new FMAR agreement for $41,000
At its regular meeting on Nov. 28, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees was informed that Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue has proposed a contract rate that was lower than[…]
Tyler Elementary students in Lansing to demonstrate technology
Students from Tyler Elementary School in Van Buren Township were among the nearly 30 different schools in Michigan selected to bring cutting-edge and innovative technology demonstrations from their classrooms to[…]
CBP intercepts 110 lbs. of ketamine in baggage at Metro Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations intercepted 110 pounds of ketamine in a traveler’s baggage at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Dec. 13, according to a CBP[…]
Goodfellows donate food to Emergency Food Closet in Belleville
Pam Fleming and Craig Bird delivered 14 boxes of food from the Van Buren Township/Belleville Goodfellows to the Emergency Food Closet housed at Belleville First United Methodist Church, 417 Charles[…]
Artist presents carved eagle to VBT Police Department
Howard Puchalsky, an artist from Van Buren Township, recently carved and painted an eagle sculpture and presented it to the Van Buren Police Department on Dec. 21. Van Buren Township[…]
Editorial: Merry Christmas — Let’s make our celebration full
Santas are everywhere in the tri-community this year. We’ve had Santas for children, for dogs, for a hair salon and fire hall. And, often there are free pictures with Santa.[…]
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