VB School Board decides not to sell nine acres for pot shop
After the Jan. 25 Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education meeting where there was much discussion about whether to consider selling nine acres on Sumpter Road that was sure[…]
Court Watching: Preliminary exam for Egypt’s murder case reset to March 22, 23, 25
During a special court session on Jan. 25 to discuss court logistics and a defense attorney’s objection to the protection order on the evidence, 34th District Court Judge Tina Brooks[…]
GriefShare to begin 13-week group at Romulus 5 Pts. Church
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the 13-week seminar/support group GriefShare at 5 Points Church. The church, located[…]
VBT, Belleville send out Nixle alerts on water meter attempted fraud
According to a Nixle alert sent out by Van Buren Township police on Feb. 4, and the city of Belleville police on Feb. 5, water customers of neighboring townships have[…]
Parrott loses appeal on evidence to go before jury in Manistee case
On Feb. 4, the Michigan Court of Appeals announced it has ruled against an appeal filed by former 34th District Court Judge David M. Parrott concerning evidence to be used[…]
Sumpter OKs new settlement with Bednark in special closed meeting
Following more than a hour of discussion in virtual closed session Feb. 2, the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously in open session to accept the township attorney’s recommendations[…]
Editorial: Independent presenting annual salary reports
We started with the Independent’s annual public employee salary report for the Belleville Area District Library in the Jan. 21 edition of our paper and then progressed to the Keystone[…]
City Council takes first step for marijuana facilities
At the Feb. 1 regular meeting of the Belleville City Council via Zoom, Clerk/Treasurer Verna Chapman presented the list of the 28 applications received for marijuana establishments received by the[…]
VBT Trustees close offices until March 31 on 6-1 vote
The Van Buren Township Hall will be closed to the public, who will be allowed in by appointment only until March 31, following a 6-1 vote at the township board’s[…]
Sumpter Township distributing limited number of face masks
Sumpter Township is in receipt of a limited supply of masks from Wayne County. The township board is distributing the masks to township residents. The masks come in packages of[…]
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