Suspect in Walmart parking lot shooting in custody in Washtenaw Co.
A man was shot in the chest in the parking lot outside the Van Buren Township Walmart store just before 10 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, and the suspected shooter is[…]
Editorial: Mary Talaga — Our beloved school crossing guard
Mary Talaga retired Jan. 18 after serving 57 years as an elementary school crossing guard at the corner of East Huron River Drive and Edgemont. She’s helped thousands of children[…]
Belleville City Council honors Mary Talaga’s 57 years as school crossing guard
The Belleville City Council chambers were filled with well-wishers and family members on Monday when the council honored Mary Talaga with a plaque and other awards. Talaga has retired as[…]
Independent wins four awards in Michigan Press Association contest
The awards in the 2018 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest were released late last Thursday. The Belleville-Area Independent received four awards in the Class C category, which is for[…]
Court Watching: Police Officer Salajan charged with driving while ‘super drunk’
Sumpter Township Police Officer George Gabriel Salajan, 29, has been charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bodily alcohol content of .17 or more, which is considered “super drunk”[…]
Huron Public Safety Director threatens law suit over rumor
On Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31, Huron Township Public Safety Director Everette Robbins called the Independent to say it was irresponsible for the Independent to print a rumor concerning his department[…]
Phyllis Hancotte turns 101 years old
Longtime resident of Belleville, Phyllis Maurine McMullan-Hancotte turned 101 years old on Feb. 4. She was born to Henry and Zora (Soop) McMullan of Denton Road. Later she and her[…]
VBT DDA adds more funding to Quirk Park Improvement Project
At its regular meeting on Jan. 22, the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority agreed to transfer another $180,000 from its fund balance for a splash pad and associated amenities[…]
Belleville City Council welcomes three new fire fighters
At the Feb. 4 meeting of the Belleville City Council, Fire Chief Brian Loranger introduced three new fire fighters: Rich Landskroner, Ryan Russow, and Robbie DeYoung. Present at the meeting,[…]
Homegrown Knowledge: Library presents special Valentine’s Day event
This month’s Homegrown Knowledge presentation at the Belleville Area District Library is a Valentine’s Day special event at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14. Adult Services Librarian Amy Greschaw will host[…]
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