School board spends $206,000 on new BHS security cameras
By Paul W. Henning Independent Editor At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, the board unanimously approved a $206,000 internal security camera upgrade[…]
Paul W. Henning new editor of the Belleville-Area Independent
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Emeritus Paul W. Henning, 64, of Van Buren Township is the new editor in chief of the Belleville-Area Independent. Henning started the job on[…]
King family retires, Villa, Gidley families are new Pancake Kings
There are two new Pancake Kings in town! Beginning Sept. 1, the Villa and Gidley families will proudly take over the long-standing and beloved King Pancake business. Leading the way[…]
Huron Soccer Association team gets first place in bracket
The Huron Soccer Association U12 Chiefs 14 took first place in the Gatorade Invitational recently, winning all four games in their bracket. Members are: Coach Matthew Grube, Denver Huspen, Mac[…]
Faith Community Church hosts First Responders’ Breakfast
On Sunday, Aug. 17, the Belleville Fire Department was invited to Faith Community Church on Huron River Drive in Van Buren Township for a First Responders’ Breakfast. Assistant Fire Chief[…]
Blue Porch restaurant opens in Van Buren Township
On Aug. 20 the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Blue Porch Restaurant to the business community with a well-attended ribbon cutting. Blue Porch is the evening restaurant occupying the[…]
Belleville Rotary Club holds Rubber Ducky race
As part of the Aug. 21 activities in downtown Belleville, the Belleville Rotary Club held its annual Rubber Ducky Race to earn funds for local projects. Dawn Pluff won $1,000[…]
Editorial: Be sure to let EGLE know your thoughts on landfill
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, has said in no uncertain terms that it will grant the renewal of the Wayne Disposal toxic landfill license in Van[…]
Rep. Miller urges landfill pressure on Gov., House Speaker
During an hour-long press conference on Monday, during which almost a dozen people spoke, State Rep. Reggie Miller, D-Van Buren Township, urged the public to pressure Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and[…]
Informational meeting, public hearing set on hazardous landfill
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have given notice of intent to issue a hazardous waste management facility operating license to[…]
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