Rich, Judy Garascia celebrate 50 years
On Sept. 3, family and friends joined together to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Rich and Judy Garascia in Belleville. They were married on Sept. 3, 1966 at Emmanuel[…]
Superintendent’s Corner — by Pete Kudlak, Superintendent, Van Buren Public Schools
Mrs. Otzman asked me if I was interested in doing a Superintendent’s Column on a regular basis. I am honored and humbled by this request. This column will be an[…]
Editorial: Sumpter Police re-up on body camera program
It wasn’t always the case over the past 21 years or so the Independent has been covering Sumpter Township, but the police department now is terrific. For instance, three years[…]
School Board candidate forum set for Sept. 22 at Belleville High School
The eight candidates running for four seats on the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education have been invited to participate in a candidates’ forum at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept.[…]
Martha Toth retires from school board after 25 years
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education will be looking for a volunteer to serve out the final weeks of board vice president Martha Toth’s term. After 25 years[…]
City Council sets 6 p.m. session Oct. 3 to hear options for street paving
A special 6 p.m. work/study session will be held before the regular 7:30 p.m. city council meeting on Monday, Oct. 3, to hear financial options for a citywide street/road upgrade[…]
Yankee Air Museum extends flying season for historic aircraft
Yankee Air Museum has decided to extend the flying season of its historic aircraft into October. “We are very thankful for everyone who flew on our historic World War II[…]
Cring & Clazzy coming to United Methodist Church on Sept. 25
Cring & Clazzy will present free performances at 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, at First United Methodist Church, 417 Charles Street, Belleville. A recent reviewer called them[…]
MDOT hosting open house on proposed changes at US-12/Wiard
An open house-style meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, to gather public input about the proposed changes to US-12 (Michigan Avenue) between Dorset[…]
Phil Miller asks council to close Main Street for Halloween trick or treat
Should Main Street be closed for the annual trick or treat event downtown where costumed children go door to door to businesses? It’s an annual question and the annual answer[…]
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