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[…]
VBT receives $20,000 from United Way
On Saturday, Van Buren Township received $20,000 from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan as part of a COVID Emergency Response Grant. This grant ensures the supply and distribution of[…]
Parrott’s domestic violence charge pretrial adjourned until May 1
As one of the corona virus adjournments at 35th District Court in Plymouth, the pretrial for a domestic violence charge against David Mark Parrott, 59, of Van Buren Township that[…]
Message from Sumpter Township Police Dept. on your child’s birthday
With everyone pretty much grounded to our homes, being a child with a birthday during this time is no fun at all. That’s why Sumpter Township Public Safety would like[…]
Trash pickup rules altered in Belleville, Van Buren Township
In order to protect the workers with Waste Management and Republic Services, there are changes in the trash pick-up services. • Bulk pick up has been suspended effective immediately. Only[…]
Letter: Strawberry Festival canceled this year
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, Due to the on-going COVID-19 crisis the City of Belleville must do everything in its power to ensure the health and safety of our residents,[…]
Editorial: Can we bear another month of ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe?’
The governor is expected to sign yet another executive order – this one to support President Trump’s suggestion to stay home for another 30 days – until at least April[…]
‘It’s around us, it’s here’ — Coronavirus in Belleville
Belleville City Manager Tracy Schultz Kobylarz said the COVID-19 is likely to get worse before it gets better and people need to stay home and stay safe. The numbers reported[…]
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