From the editor: Thanks to our hundreds of free proofreaders
One of the parts of my job I enjoy least is having to make corrections, but it’s absolutely necessary for transparency and for keeping the public’s trust. Last week, we[…]
Nepotism is Hot Topic at Sumpter Township Trustees meeting
Nepotism was a hot topic at the July 28 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees as the matter of Supervisor Timothy Bowman appointing his son T.J. Bowman as[…]
Sumpter skips special July 29 tri-community planning session
The City of Belleville and townships of Van Buren and Sumpter were scheduled to hold a joint planning meeting on July 29 in the Belleville High School cafeteria. Five planning[…]
Local women’s flag football team to compete at AAU Junior Olympics
By Dave Merchant Special to the Independent Excitement is in the air for several female athletes in the local area after a big qualifying win for the 17U Motor[…]
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