Belleville DPW workers overwhelmed with number of funerals
Belleville City employees say there were more funerals last week than they’ve ever seen as more people are moving freely about the state and country. City Manager Tracey Schultz Kobylarz[…]
Editorial: It’s nice to be able to see a smile
The Independent received a letter to the editor from a lady who had dared to go out with a friend to the recent Belleville citywide yard sale. She said everyone[…]
All homes, businesses in VBT to get new water meters
All homes and businesses in Van Buren Township will get new water meters at an estimated total cost of $2.4-$2.8 million because the township’s present system is being phased out[…]
Ground-breaking set Oct. 8 for Early Childhood Development Center
A ground-breaking has been set for 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at the construction site of the Van Buren Public Schools Early Childhood Development Center at 451 W. Columbia Ave.[…]
Five candidates run for four seats open on Belleville Area Library Board
Voters will be asked to fill four seats on the Belleville Area District Library Board in the Nov. 3 general election. There are three 4-year seats open and one 2-year[…]
VBT Planners send proposed RM zoning changes to twp. board
On Sept. 23 by Zoom, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission held a one-minute, Zoom public hearing, at which nobody spoke, and then approved amendments to the RM, Multiple Dwelling[…]
VBT announces fall photo contest, with winners in Independent
The Van Buren Township Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a photo contest, inviting residents to submit their fall color photos online or by email for the whole month of[…]
Brenden Deasfernandes new freshman at University of Iowa
Brenden Deasfernandes of Van Buren Township is a member of the incoming undergraduate class at the University of Iowa that has topped previous records in achievement with a higher average[…]
Pandemica Driveway Band set to play at Harris, Victory parks
The Pandemica Driveway Band announces it will be back in the Belleville area for two, free Booville concerts. Sunday concerts at 2 p.m. have been set for Oct. 4 at[…]
Zoom Court Watching: Live exam set for Parker on 14 felony charges in Van Buren Township
Kenneth Lamont Parker, 40, of Ypsilanti is being held in the Wayne County Jail on $1 million cash or surety bond on 14 felony charges. He is charged with criminal[…]
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