Correction: Sumpter Twp. millages for police protection are renewals
In the July 21 Independent on page 3 we published the sample Aug. 2 ballot that showed the two Sumpter Township Police Protection Millages, each marked “Renewal.” Then, on page[…]
Editorial: Library deserves replacement millage vote
The Belleville Area District Library is seeking replacement of its operating millage that expired last year so it can continue offering its exceptional services to the community. The ballot question[…]
Doug Peters tells LDFA that Visteon Corp. is a bad neighbor, corporate thief
Doug Peters, vice chairman of the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority, told the LDFA at its regular meeting July 12 that Visteon is a bad neighbor and a[…]
Van Buren Township welcomes Pickleball Courts with ribbon-cutting ceremony
A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held Monday morning, July 25, at Van Buren Township’s new $262,590 Pickleball Courts at the corner of Denton and Beckley roads. Supervisor Kevin McNamara cut the[…]
McNamara: County will provide $4.5 million for community center
Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara announced at the township board’s July 19 meeting that he has verbal approval that $4.5 million in grants will be authorized to help pay[…]
Van Buren Twp. rehires Ron Akers in surprise agenda item on 6-1 vote
On July 2, 2019, Van Buren Township Board of Trustees sent off a valued employee to his new position as Public Services Director in Ypsilanti by honoring him with a[…]
Neil Griffin celebrates 97th birthday with family
Neil Griffin of Van Buren Township celebrated his 97th birthday with his wife of 70 years Thelma, age 89, and their family at their home on Robson Road. A special[…]
Volunteers make 300 sandwiches in 30 minutes for homeless
Recently members and friends of Belleville First United Methodist Church gathered to make lunches for the NOAH Project (Networking, Organizing, and Advocating for the Homeless). The sandwiches along with fruit,[…]
LDFA honors John Delaney’s work after he resigns from board
John Delaney announced his resignation from the Van Buren Township Local Development Finance Authority at a recent township board meeting and at the July 12 regular LDFA meeting members praised[…]
Belleville High School All-Class Reunion set for Sept. 17 at BHS
After not having the annual event for two years because of the COVID pandemic, the Belleville High School All-Class Alumni Reunion is back on the calendar. The event is set[…]
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