Library goes out for bids for construction manager
The Belleville Area District Library Board voted unanimously to immediately go out for bids for a construction manager so the architect can work with the firm as details are made[…]
Eagles set Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s dinner, First Ladies’ event
The Van Buren Eagles, 9961 Beck Road, Van Buren Township, has announced three events open to the public over the next few months. • Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.[…]
VBT DDA to consider shared driveway at its Placemaking Project
A developer, who has an option on the two parcels on Belleville Road just north of the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority’s Placemaking project, has shown an interest is[…]
Priest elected president of Friends of Belleville Area District Library
Linda Priest, who has been serving as president of Friends of the Belleville Area District Library since last February — when the elected president Tony D’Onofrio moved to Columbus, Ohio[…]
Council to consider proper staffing level for City of Belleville
The Belleville City Council gave a nod to Councilman Tom Fielder’s suggestion that it look at city staffing and decide just how many people should be working for the city.[…]
Arndola Charles Lewis charged in Harbour Club Apt. slaying
Arndola Charles Lewis, 44, was arraigned Feb. 1 at 34th District Court on charges of first-degree, premeditated murder, felon in possession of a firearm, and second offense felony firearm. Lewis,[…]
Editorial: Chief Besson’s departure sets off flurry of comments
More than 40 comments on the Van Buren Township Police and Fire departments have been added to the Independent’s website, set off by the announcement by Fire Chief Dan Besson[…]
Residents fill VBT meeting to discuss new lake ordinance
The board meeting room at Van Buren Township Hall was filled with residents who live along Belleville Lake and wanted to find out more about the two proposed ordinances that[…]
Three police officers promoted to sergeant in Sumpter Township
At its regular Jan. 24 meeting the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to promote three police officers to sergeant rank, as recommended by Police Chief Eric Luke. Detective/Corporal[…]
Court Watching: Charles Cahill, Jr. sentenced to 27-50 years for drunk driving death
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Morrow sentenced habitual offender Charles James Cahill, Jr. of Sumpter Township, to 27 to 50 years in prison for the[…]
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