Editorial: VBT board agrees to give first responders $1,000 bonus each
In a brief special meeting on Tuesday, July 14, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees agreed to give $83,000 worth of bonuses to all of the police, fire, and[…]
Old Fred C. Fischer Library demolished on July 13
On Monday morning, July 13, crews started demolishing the old Belleville Area District Library, which stood next to the newly constructed library. The old library was known as the Fred[…]
Plans for class sessions this fall still up in the air
During the July 13 regular meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, via Zoom, School Supt. Pete Kudlak told the board he has no idea how the[…]
VBT Planners want more details on Scott Jones’ project
The Van Buren Township Planning Commission, at its regular meeting July 8 via Zoom, discussed proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance that would pave the way for Scott Jones project[…]
Debra Green installed as new president of Belleville Rotary Club
On July 7 at the Quirk Park pavilion in Van Buren Township the officers and directors of the Rotary Club of Belleville were installed by 2020-21 Rotary District 6400 Governor[…]
VBT Planners vote to ease permit rules to encourage outside dining
“I am doing back flips. You can’t see me, but I am so happy that we are reaching out to our businesses,” said Van Buren Township Planning Commissioner Medina Atchinson[…]
COVID-19 death count in 48111 zip code remains the same at 30
The number of deaths from COVID-19 remains at 30 in the tri-community, which includes Belleville, Van Buren, and Sumpter in the 48111 zip code. The tri-community hasn’t had a COVID-19[…]
Correction: Trustee Matt Oddy not related to Clerk Esther Hurst
Correction: Trustee Matt Oddy not related to Clerk Esther Hurst In a letter to the editor published on page 15 in the July 9 issue of the Belleville-Area Independent, the[…]
Library presents live online program on retirement at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 16
The Belleville Area District Library invites the public to join in on a live, online program on retirement at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 16. “Passport to Retirement” is a seminar[…]
Editorial: City of Belleville, VBT work to help businesses survive
Both the City of Belleville and Van Buren Township have been working out ways to help their businesses survive through the novel coronavirus nightmare. And a revigorated Chamber of Commerce[…]
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