Van Buren Township Trustee arraigned for shoplifting
Van Buren Township Trustee Sherry Frazier, 69, was arraigned April 4 before 23rd District Court Judge Geno D. Salomone in Taylor on a criminal misdemeanor charge of larceny. Her attorney[…]
Award-winning, solar-powered rest station attacked by vandals
Riggs Park solar-powered restroom building on Martinsville Road between East Huron River Drive and Savage Road in Van Buren Township has been vandalized, apparently with landscaping rocks thrown at the[…]
VBT Board approves definitive agreement for DUWA ownership
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a resolution accepting the definitive transfer agreement on the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) and to authorize its representative[…]
Court Watching: Competency exam ordered at district court for Robert Bulmer
A psychiatric exam has been ordered for Robert John Bulmer, 29, of Milan to see if he has criminal responsibility and competency to stand trial on charges of malicious destruction[…]
Twisted Rooster sets Earth Day cleanup of Belleville on April 22
Twisted Rooster of Belleville, owned and operated by Grand Rapids-based Meritage Hospitality Group, will host a community clean-up in honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, from noon to[…]
Court Watching: David Radecki released on probation
David Arthur Radecki, 39, who was sentenced to five years in jail after pleading guilty to charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes and criminal sexual conduct fourth degree,[…]
Robinson takes top prize for best chili
Chili prepared by Ronald Barrington Robinson of Sumpter Township was voted best by over 40 people at the annual cook-off fund raiser on March 23 at UAW local 898 in[…]
Local chorus’ spring concert theme is ‘What a Wonderful World’
Members of the Belleville Community Chorus invite everyone to join them on Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m. to celebrate their 12th-annual spring concert. The performance, titled “What a Wonderful[…]
‘Crime Watch Daily’ airs report on Egypt Covington murder case
On Friday, Crime Watch Daily aired a television report on the Egypt Covington murder case and, on a request from the Independent, provided the following link so those who missed[…]
Gov. Snyder reappoints Maria Holmes to Michigan Community Service Commission
On April 5, Gov. Rick Snyder announced the reappointment of Maria Holmes of Belleville to the Michigan Community Service Commission. The 25-member commission fosters a culture of service by providing[…]
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