MDOT closing I-275 Westland Rest Area at 2 p.m. Nov. 14
Due to the high cost to rebuild and maintain, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing the Westland Rest Area in Wayne County at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14.[…]
Traffic light timing change helps backups for Keytone parents
The traffic at the corner of Sumpter and Bemis roads has been alleviated due to Wayne County’s action to change the timing on the traffic signal there. At the Oct.[…]
You can watch VBT’s oral argument before Michigan Supreme Court
On Tuesday, Oct. 9, Van Buren Township’s attorney Kaveh Kashef stood before the Michigan Supreme Court to give oral arguments to try to convince the court to hear Van Buren[…]
VBT planners OK preliminary site plan for Subaru project, phase 2
In order to get Project Pancake going as soon as possible for Subaru, construction on the 76-acre former farm in Denton was divided into two phases. Phase one, approved Aug.[…]
VBT Board hears no comments on $16.6 million budget for 2019
There were no comments from the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees or from the public during the one-minute public hearing Oct. 2 on the proposed 2019 general fund budget[…]
Work to begin on Waltz Road Bridge in New Boston
Large cranes and other equipment have been delivered to the Waltz Road Bridge in New Boston, indicating bridge replacement work is set to begin. Pedestrian traffic was allowed on the[…]
Amy Pearce seeks seat on VB Public Schools Board of Education
Amy Pearce, 45, of 49092 Peninsular Dr., Van Buren Township, has lived in the school district for 13 years. She is running for a four-year position on the Van Buren[…]
VB Eages event to benefit Semper Fi Fund for veterans
Van Buren Eagles #3996 will hold a fund raiser to benefit the Semper Fi Fund from 5 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 9961 Beck Rd. The event[…]
Belleville Area Garden Club sets session on Michigan native plants
The Belleville Area Garden Club will host a special speaker at its meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at Frist United Methodist Church in Belleville. Noted garden speaker and[…]
North Wall Rider’s Association helps Sumpter veteran
Vietnam Veteran Ken Dudek of Sumpter Township wrote a letter to the Independent recently saying he needed help with his teeth. Joe Flange of the North Wall Rider’s Association said[…]
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