Public support saves gator on Main Street, now with new paint job
A new paint job for the iconic alligator on the roof of the former Bayou Grill at 404 Main St. in Belleville honors the heritage of the building’s new owners[…]
Election results in: Sumpter police millage fails, transportation millage approved
While the bulk of Aug. 4 voting focused on primary voting for each party, there were several important millages on the ballot as well. The ballot proposal for a Sumpter[…]
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School board updates policies, honors long-serving teachers at Aug. 10 meeting
During the Aug. 10 meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, board members heard the first reading of policy updates for the district provided by Thrun Law[…]
Letters to the Editor & Corrections Policies
LETTERS POLICY: At the Belleville Area Independent, we welcome letters to the editor on almost any topic, but especially anything local. Feel free to email [email protected]. We also accept written[…]
Townhall spotlights “Moving Together” transportation plan
By Lucian Van Fleet Special to the Independent On July 28, the Canton Public Library hosted “Moving Together: Western Wayne County Transit Strategy Town Hall.” This town hall focused on[…]
Belleville area churches feeding the hungry seeing increased need
Belleville area churches that have food distribution programs are seeing an increased need for these services. The Belleville United Methodist Church has been running a food pantry since 1983, serving[…]
From the editor: Thanks to our hundreds of free proofreaders
One of the parts of my job I enjoy least is having to make corrections, but it’s absolutely necessary for transparency and for keeping the public’s trust. Last week, we[…]
Nepotism is Hot Topic at Sumpter Township Trustees meeting
Nepotism was a hot topic at the July 28 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees as the matter of Supervisor Timothy Bowman appointing his son T.J. Bowman as[…]
Local women’s flag football team to compete at AAU Junior Olympics
By Dave Merchant Special to the Independent Excitement is in the air for several female athletes in the local area after a big qualifying win for the 17U Motor[…]
Remodeling project turns up local couple’s special anniversary rock
A recent home renovation in Van Buren Township turned up a mystery and led to an adventure. Homeowner Sarah Turner says she and her husband moved into their house on[…]
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