VBT buys two new fire trucks for cash
The official agenda was revised for the Aug. 10 special budget meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees so it could take action on the purchase of two[…]
Court Watching: Judge Oakley binds over Jaworski after Belleville officer testifies
A preliminary exam was held Aug. 2 before 34th District Court Judge Brian Oakley for Dariusz Grzegorz Jaworski, 47, on a charge of operating while intoxicated-3rd and driving while license[…]
Bob’s Old-Fashion Charity Corn Roast set Aug. 26 in Canton
The Connection Church is ready for one of the most enjoyable events of the year. It’s the annual free picnic and corn roast which is held at the church, 3855[…]
Judge Green postpones Chapman’s cases for two more weeks
James Forrest Chapman showed up at 10:38 a.m. on Aug. 9 for his scheduled 10 a.m. preliminary exam before 34th District Court Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green. And then, his[…]
Editorial: Shade 4th Street Square with wooden trusses from old library?
The architect for the new district library, Dan Whisler, was reading his Independent a few weeks ago when he had a good idea. He was reading about how the Belleville[…]
City Council OKs going out for bids to fix failing seawall
Nobody wanted to mention how expensive this was going to be, but the Belleville City Council during Monday’s regular meeting voted unanimously to seek bids on the work needed to[…]
Coldwell Banker now at 309 Main Street in Belleville
The 164-year-old building at the corner of Main and Third streets is now the home of Coldwell Banker real estate. The Century 21 sign was removed Aug. 1 and the[…]
Two fires on Aug. 4 destroy mobile home, house in Van Buren Twp.
At 8:39 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, Van Buren Township fire fighters were called to a mobile home fire at 39 Brandi, just off Michigan Avenue. Fire Chief Amy Brow said[…]
Residents compliment city crew, youth workers for Belleville clean up
In the past months, residents have complained to the Belleville City Council about all the things that needed to be done to clean up and maintain the city. At the[…]
Sheena Barnes is new appointed trustee for Sumpter Township
At a special meeting on Monday afternoon, Aug. 7, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved Supervisor John Morgan’s recommendation to appoint Sheena Barnes to fill the unexpired term of[…]
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