On Oct. 25, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee in support of SB 613, 614, 615, and 616, legislation that would expand and require[…]
When there was a change in leadership in Michigan’s legislature earlier this year, hope rose again in the hearts of citizens who want a more transparent state government. Maybe, it[…]
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved amended budgets for 2023 and proposed budgets for 2024 at its regular meeting on Oct. 17. That includes increases in rates for[…]
• Saturday, Oct. 28 – Van Buren Township Candy Loop at Quirk Park, 4-6 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 28 – Belleville High School Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. • Sunday,[…]
There were 34 participants in the Monster Mutt Walk this year. The competition was held on Fourth Street Place in Belleville on Saturday afternoon. It is sponsored by the Belleville[…]
Michael Dotson, chairman of the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority, read a proclamation honoring Doug Peters who retired after 21 years of service to the LDFA. At its[…]
Christopher Girdwood of Aerotropolis and Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara explained a proposal to the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority that would bring in $35 million or[…]
Dishon Deuondo Morris Dishon Deuondo Morris, 47, of Clinton Township, was scheduled for her probable cause conference on Oct. 18 at 34th District Court. She is charged with assault with[…]
On Oct. 18, Debbie from Swift Transportation in New Boston let the Belleville Emergency Food Closet know that they had a couple of pallets of Annie’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese that[…]
Bernard Belanger, a resident of Sumpter Township for five years, is the Independent’s new driver who delivers papers to pickup locations for readers on Wednesdays. He is retired after a[…]