The Belleville Area District Library Board approved paying $3,800 for services of consulting firm Hartzell-Mika to help them find the best new director for the local library. At the board’s[…]
On April 8, 34th District Court Judge David Parrott dismissed charges against defendant Michael Earl Dunn, 45, when the complainant/witness against him did not appear in court. The charges were[…]
After 17 years of not financially supporting the Belleville Area Museum, the Sumpter Township Board at its April 14 meeting voted unanimously to send $10,000 to the museum. The allocation[…]
Belleville High School Varsity Men’s Golf started playing April 15 at an away match with Crestwood. The Varsity posted second with Ryan York carding a 47; Ty Thompson, a 44;[…]
At Monday’s work/study session of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, Building and Grounds Director James Williams gave a detailed report on what the district is doing to[…]
On our story on the hazards of coal tar driveway sealers on page 19 of the April 16 Independent, there was a mistake in the figures on the PAH in[…]
Disbarred Belleville attorney Thomas White, 47, who pled no contest to 20 felony charges against him, on Friday morning was sentenced to 5 to 20 years in the Michigan prison[…]
Retired Vanderbilt University Chemistry Professor Dave Wilson gave a report on the dangers of coal tar sealers for driveways and playgrounds at the March 18 meeting of the Van Buren[…]
On Saturday, May 16, members of the public are invited to play ball against former members of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. A charity softball game to benefit the Van[…]
The Van Buren Township Fire Department will conduct its third Citizen’s Fire Academy class beginning this month. The nine-week Academy meets 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday nights from April 30[…]