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[…]
Family honors Pete Pitzen as ‘Flagman of Belleville’
Pete Pitzen of Belleville, who regularly offers free American flags to the community, was honored by his family on Oct. 6 at a surprise party at the Veterans of Foreign[…]
Court Watching: Shacori Davis waives preliminary exam, is bound over for trial
Shacori Davoyne Davis, 25, was scheduled for her preliminary exam on Sept. 26 before 34th District Court Judge Brian Oakley on charges of uttering and publishing, lying to a police[…]
Court Watching: Nichole Briggs waives preliminary exam, is bound over for trial
Nicole Lynn Briggs, 21, was due for her probable cause conference on Oct. 3 before 34th District Court Magistrate Lisa Martin on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of[…]
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