From the editor: Crime logs, birthdays and other “little” things aren’t so little
I knew the transition from having Rosemary Otzman as editor to me taking over as managing editor would be a challenge, and it has been. But, what has surprised me[…]
Van Buren Police nab suspect in fatal hit-and-run incident + Public Safety Briefs
According to a press release from the Van Buren Police Department, on July 5 at just before 2 a.m., the Van Buren Township Police Department and Huron Valley Ambulance were[…]
Sumpter Planning Commission Considers Wetland Bank Ordinance
The Sumpter Township planning commission has been considering a new Wetland Bank Ordinance, with discussions about the matter taking place in both the June and July meetings of the commission.[…]
Letter to the Editor: Growing Season & Growing Need
To the editor: As the growing season starts to provide fresh vegetables, anyone who may have an abundance, may like to share with the clients of the Emergency Food Closet[…]
Taste of Belleville returns Aug. 20, annual bridge walk canceled
Editor’s note: This online version has been updated to correct the date of Taste of Belleville to Aug. 20. We regret the error. During the Belleville Central Business Community (CBC)[…]
Charity Banquet July 16 marked transition, introduced new Independent team
The Belleville Area News Foundation (BANF), the nonprofit created to run the Belleville Area Independent, held a fundraiser party at the BYC on the evening of July 16. The event[…]
Sumpter Township board clashes over deputy supervisor vote
By Sarah Rigg Managing Editor Editor’s note: The proposed salary for deputy supervisor has been corrected from the original number we published. The Independent apologizes for the error. At its[…]
Roadwork over bridge on Willow Road in Sumpter to start Aug. 3
Wayne County, MI – Wayne County Department of Public Services will perform bridge reconstruction including culvert replacement, concrete pavement, guardrail, signing and pavement markings on Willow Road east of Sumpter[…]
Things to Do in the Belleville Area – July 16 edition
Thursday, July 16 – Belleville Newspaper Foundation fundraiser to keep the local newspaper publishing is 6-8 p.m. at the Belleville Yacht Club. Tickets are $50 each and available through Independent[…]
From the Editor: Belleville area struggles with storm and power outages
If you or your business struggled during the recent storms and power outages, you are not alone. Listening to a recent Van Buren planning commission meeting, we heard one story[…]
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