VBT OKs engineering for Belleville Road water main extension
An 8-inch water main installation project on Belleville Road between Jeanette and Sunrise will eliminate four dead ends in that area, Water & Sewer Director Kevin Lawrence told the Van[…]
I-275 project: All lanes between 5 Mile, Sibley Rd. reopens Dec. 22
All lanes of I-275 in each direction between 5 Mile Road and Sibley Road were scheduled to be reopened by Friday, Dec. 22, according to a news release from the[…]
Belleville Planning Commission sets public hearing one more time
The Belleville Planning Commission agreed at its Nov. 9 meeting to have a public hearing on a proposed ordinance change to the city’s boat parking rules. But, the public hearing[…]
Sumpter Twp. approves $339,375 to relocate Rawsonville water line
At its regular meeting on Nov. 28, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved the lowest qualified bid of Diversified Excavating and Site Utilities for relocation of a water line[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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