Correction: David Brooks pleads guilty to ‘attempt’ misdemeanor
We didn’t get to court because of a traffic accident on Oct. 15, so we took the official court record for gospel. Wrong. It’s been changed. David Brooks, the former[…]
BHS Football Booster Club repeats annual scrap metal drive
On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Belleville High School Football Booster Club will hold its second-annual booster club scrap metal drive with drop-off hours between noon and 6 p.m. All scrap-metal[…]
Karin LaMothe resigns as assistant to VBT Supervisor Combs – again
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Karin LaMothe, executive assistant to Van Buren Township Supervisor Linda Combs, has resigned – again. “I submitted my resignation on Oct. 13. In accordance[…]
Menard goes back to the drawing board before re-presenting plans
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor At the end of the Van Buren Township Planning Commission meeting on Oct. 22, the Independent asked for an update on the pending Menard’s[…]
Van Buren Twp. Police to be out in full force on Halloween night
“Historically, Van Buren Township Police and Fire Departments have increased personnel staffing on Halloween evening when our communities’ children are out and about Trick or Treating, said VBT Public Safety[…]
Accident sends one to hospital, drunk driver caught
A man was run over on Rawsonville Road last Thursday night (Oct. 23) and is in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in a medically induced coma until he is stabilized. A[…]
Tonya, Stacy Porzondek sponsored by WM for environmental training
Mother and daughter teachers Tonya and Stacy Porzondek were recently sponsored by Waste Management to attend the Michigan Alliance of Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Fall Conference at the MDNR[…]
VBT Police seek information on missing teenager from Kirkridge
Van Buren Township Police are seeking information from the public about the disappearance of a 15-year-old female from Kirkridge Park subdivision. In a news release, Lt. Ken Floro said Turiahna[…]
U-M women’s rowing team to take part in Michigan Classic Nov. 7
The University of Michigan’s full women’s rowing team will take part in the Michigan Classic on Friday, Nov. 7, on Belleville Lake. On Oct. 26, U-M was part of a[…]
UPS Delivery Driver Lee Click retires after 37 years
Today, Thursday, Oct. 23, is the last day United Parcel Service Delivery Driver Lee Click will be delivering packages to businesses and individuals in Belleville, north of I-94. Click retires[…]
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