BHS Tiger Dram presents ‘Rumors’ by Neil Simon on Nov. 19, 20
The members of Belleville High School’s drama group are presenting “Rumors” by Neil Simon on Nov. 19 and 20 at the Belleville High School Auditorium. The show begins at 7[…]
Steve Jones, Amy Henry win four-year seats on Belleville City Council
In the Nov. 2 election, Steve Jones, 49, of 371 Church St., and Amy Henry, 52, of 45 Potter Dr., won four-year terms on the Belleville City Council. Jones got[…]
Clarification: Director Laurain responds to Belleville FD incident
Van Buren Township Public Safety Director Greg Laurain said members of his department had a meeting on Monday about the story on page three in last week’s Independent about Belleville[…]
City of Belleville announces winners in scarecrow contest
On Oct. 29, judging took place for the 2021 Scarecrow Contest in the City of Belleville. There were nine entries. “Choosing the winners was a difficult process because all of[…]
LDFA will owe Van Buren Township more than $4 million by end of year
Van Buren Township loaned the township’s Local Development Finance Authority $1 million in March and another $775,000 on Sept. 1. Both “advances” were necessary to supplement existing LDFA funds in[…]
Court Watching: Belleville resident bound over to circuit court on 10 drug, firearm charges
On Oct. 25, after holding a preliminary examination on the charges, 34th District Court Chief Judge Brian Oakley found there was probable cause to bind Timothy Ryan Frye, 37, of[…]
Sumpter Planners set two public hearings on ordinance amendments
At its 33-minute zoom meeting on Nov. 4, the Sumpter Township Planning Commission set two virtual public hearings for 7 p.m., Dec. 9, to get public comment on two proposed[…]
Jacqueline Dalzell becomes Certified Funeral Celebrant
Jacqueline Dalzell, grief counselor and public relations specialist for David C. Brown Funeral Home in Belleville, recently attended a three-day workshop to become a Certified Funeral Celebrant. The training was[…]
Rep. Bellino initiates change to help dialysis patients continue care
A solution brought forward by State Rep. Joe Bellino to ensure dialysis patients continue to have access to in-home treatment was signed into law Oct. 29 by the governor. Rep.[…]
Steve Jones elected to Belleville City Council with 258 votes, Amy Henry elected as write-in with 50 votes
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, voters in the City of Belleville elected Steve Jones and Amy Henry to four year seats on the city council. They are filling the vacant seats[…]
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