Stamped $2 bills from the bank cause reader to scratch his head
An Independent reader brought four $2 bills into our office last Thursday, Aug. 1, with a question. He said he likes to get nice, crisp $2 bills from the bank[…]
Vehicle pursued by Washtenaw crashes at Ecorse/Belleville
A vehicle being pursued eastbound on Ecorse Road by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department came into Van Buren Township on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 1. Van Buren Township Deputy Police[…]
David C. Brown recognized for 50 years of being licensed funeral director
Retired founder of the David C. Brown Funeral Home of Belleville has been recognized as being a licensed funeral director for 50 years. Licensed in 1974, he has continued his[…]
Big Tree Hunt seeks biggest tree in the State of Michigan
Sumpter Township has put out a notice that the Michigan Big Tree Hunt is now under way. The contest offers prizes for identifying the biggest trees in Michigan and is[…]
Court Watching: Johnson arraigned on attempted murder, child pornography charges
Alexander Ryan Johnson, 28, from the City of Wayne was video-arraigned Aug. 5 by 34th District Court Chief Judge Brian A. Oakley while in custody of Van Buren Township police,[…]
Three injured by reckless driver on I-94 near Belleville Road
Three people, including two children, were seriously injured in a July 30 crash caused by a reckless driver on I-94 in Van Buren Township, according to Michigan State Police. Police[…]
Court Watching: Exam set for Sept. 11 for man accused of looking up skirts at Walmart
Willie Eugene Davis, 42, of Van Buren Township is scheduled for a live preliminary exam at noon on Sept. 11 before Judge Tina Brooks Green at 34th District Court in[…]
Victory Park in Belleville established to celebrate WWI victory
The history of Victory Park at Five Points in Belleville was read aloud in 1991 during a dedication of the newly renovated Victory Station. A story by Julius Hill in[…]
James Wigginton climbs 39th state’s tallest building
James Wigginton of Van Buren Township has the goal to climb the tallest building (in number of floors) in every state. On July 24, he climbed the IDS Tower in[…]
Belleville Area Museum to present ‘Eloise’ program on Aug. 22
The Belleville Area Museum will present a program on “Eloise” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, at the museum at 405 Main St., in Belleville. The history of the poorhouse,[…]
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