On Nov. 9, officers from Van Buren Township Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.[…]
By Jasmine Carter Independent Special Writer The sun shone brightly as it set across the cornstalks and farm wagons at DeBuck’s Farm on Martz Road in Van Buren Township. After[…]
At a meeting of about 40 people on Oct. 13, the troubled Belleville Area Little League (BALL) was dissolved and a new Van Buren Area Little League (VBALL) was formed.[…]
Attn: City Manager An Open Letter to Mayor Conley and the Belleville City Council: Oct. 15, 2013 I have been a homeowner and taxpayer in the City of Belleville for[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor After two days of hearing what directors of all the departments want or need to survive in 2014, the Van Buren Township Board of[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Disbarred Belleville attorney Thomas A. White, 45, was scheduled to appear before Judge David Parrott in 34th District Court on Oct. 16 so his[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Two four-year terms on the Belleville City Council will be filled by voters in the Nov. 5 General Election. There are three candidates: a[…]
On Saturday, Oct. 5, members of the Sumpter Township Police Department and a group of family and friends took part in the Heroes on Hines Half Marathon and 5k in[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Wayne County Commissioner Kevin McNamara attended the Oct. 8 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees to give a report to his constituents.[…]
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor As the business dealings of disbarred Belleville attorney Thomas A. White unfold at U.S. Bankruptcy Court where he seeks protection from creditors and former[…]