Someone helps himself to siding from home on North Liberty Street
On June 12, it looked like demolition was starting on the house at 549 North Liberty Street in the City of Belleville. The site is part of the several parcels[…]
VBT’s new fireworks ordinance puts infractions at $1,000
Van Buren Township Police remind township residents that a new fireworks ordinance was unanimously approved by the township board March 5, and was effective March 14, that makes violations a[…]
Disbarred attorney Thomas White released from prison June 18
Disbarred Belleville attorney Thomas Andrew White, 51, was scheduled to be released from prison on Tuesday, June 18, after serving about four years and two months of an original 5-20-year[…]
VBT PD joins ‘Neighbors’ app by Ring to provide crime info
The Van Buren Police Department announced that it has joined the Neighbors app by Ring to provide the VBT community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network[…]
Informational meeting set June 20 to discuss new hotel at Dewitt
An informational meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at Van Buren Township Hall to discuss plans for a proposed hotel on the South I-94 Service Drive[…]
Flower box at Five Points damaged when Sumpter pursues vehicle
The flower box at Five Points in Belleville was damaged the week end of June 8 when a vehicle being pursued by Sumpter Township Police crashed into it, crumbling the[…]
Editorial: District Library setting schedule to celebrate new building
The Belleville Area District Library board is setting up a schedule to celebrate its new building, now under construction in downtown Belleville – thanks to the approval of taxpayers. The[…]
Strawberry Festival Parade steps off from BHS at 11 a.m. Saturday
The annual Belleville National Strawberry Festival Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday from Belleville High School. The parade will travel east on West Columbia Avenue to Five Points and[…]
Belleville High School 2019 Senior Awards
• Army Award for Excellence in Academics and Athletics: Matthew Mrocca • Army Award for Excellence in Academics and Athletics: Lauren Umphrey • Art Award: Sierra Gurney • Belleville New[…]
Letter: Breaking the Silence in Sumpter Twp: Part II
To the editor, The letter I wrote in last week’s Independent is very clear why I am now breaking my silence about Sumpter Township PD. I think readers whether from[…]
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