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[…]
Sumpter skips special July 29 tri-community planning session
The City of Belleville and townships of Van Buren and Sumpter were scheduled to hold a joint planning meeting on July 29 in the Belleville High School cafeteria. Five planning[…]
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[…]
From the editor: Crime logs, birthdays and other “little” things aren’t so little
I knew the transition from having Rosemary Otzman as editor to me taking over as managing editor would be a challenge, and it has been. But, what has surprised me[…]
Van Buren Police nab suspect in fatal hit-and-run incident + Public Safety Briefs
According to a press release from the Van Buren Police Department, on July 5 at just before 2 a.m., the Van Buren Township Police Department and Huron Valley Ambulance were[…]
Public Hearing on Controversial Waverly Development Delayed
The Van Buren Township Planning Commission was originally scheduled to hold a public hearing on the Waverly Development rezoning request at its July 22 regular meeting, but the hearing was[…]
Van Buren Twp. Trustees Hear Report on Lake Weeds at July 21 Meeting
Municipal Services intern Adam Haase presented on the Belleville Lake Aquatic Weed Management Program to the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees at the regular meeting on July 21. Haase[…]
Library Programs See Record Growth as Community Engagement Climbs
Library Director Mary Jo Suchy presented the board with a year-end report, highlighting library visits, information and technology usage, item checkouts, and program participation at the regular meeting on July[…]
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