State of the Community event Oct. 15 was inspiring
Some of you in the community may have been going to the State of the Community event each autumn, but this year was a first for me. I thought it[…]
BHS Distinguished Graduate committee seeks nominations
The Belleville High School Distinguished Graduate program is looking for this year’s honorees, and the selection committee has a request for the community: don’t just think local. Randy Brown, himself[…]
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Guiding Harbor serves at-risk youth for almost 7 decades
For 68 years, Guiding Harbor has been providing residential care and vital support for children and teens navigating the foster care system throughout the Belleville area. Originally founded as Girlstown[…]
Fantasy-themed board game bar opens in VBT
Heavy wooden furniture and salvaged 19th-century cathedral windows welcome visitors into the fantasy world of Dungeons and Draughts, a tabletop gaming tavern holding its grand opening in Van Buren Township[…]
Belleville organizations host Community Pantry Cook-Off Sept. 26
Volunteers from three local food pantries faced off in a Chopped-style competition at the Community Pantry Cook-Off hosted by the Makana Foundation and Wordhouse Community Foundation, with Faith Community Center[…]
VBPS Safety Efforts Highlighted at Board of Education Meeting
Director of School Safety Dan Wright presented information about Van Buren Public Schools’ safety department goals and purpose to the Board of Education at its regular meeting on Sept. 28.[…]
Sumpter Township Board approves masonry work for municipal buildings
Several Sumpter Township properties will soon receive improvements after the Board of Trustees approved a major masonry contract and a change order for supplemental repairs at its Sept. 21 meeting.[…]
Belleville DDA names James Courtney as executive director
The Belleville Downtown Development Authority appointed James Courtney as its new Executive Director at its regular meeting on Sept. 16. The part-time position pays $35,000 annually with 20-30 expected hours[…]
Belleville District Library to launch new user app
By Sabrina Martell Special to the Independent Staff member Lindsay Lore announced the Belleville Area District Library’s plans to implement a new user app at the library board’s regular meeting[…]
Sumpter board hires new finance director
The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees approved Lisa Stanfield for the position of Finance Director at their regular meeting on Sept. 8. Stanfield comes to the position with both administrative[…]
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