From the editor: Updates on Hillside Cemetery and blighted property
I thought readers might be interested in updates on two stories that ran in our July 30 issue. They were both stories told through photos: a page 3 story was[…]
Election results in: Sumpter police millage fails, transportation millage approved
While the bulk of Aug. 4 voting focused on primary voting for each party, there were several important millages on the ballot as well. The ballot proposal for a Sumpter[…]
School board updates policies, honors long-serving teachers at Aug. 10 meeting
During the Aug. 10 meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, board members heard the first reading of policy updates for the district provided by Thrun Law[…]
Belleville residents will see water/sewer rate hikes soon
The Belleville City Council approved a water and sewer rate increase for the city at their Aug. 5 regular meeting. This is the first time water rates have needed to[…]
Letters to the Editor & Corrections Policies
LETTERS POLICY: At the Belleville Area Independent, we welcome letters to the editor on almost any topic, but especially anything local. Feel free to email [email protected]. We also accept written[…]
Townhall spotlights “Moving Together” transportation plan
By Lucian Van Fleet Special to the Independent On July 28, the Canton Public Library hosted “Moving Together: Western Wayne County Transit Strategy Town Hall.” This town hall focused on[…]
Taste of Belleville returns Aug. 20, annual bridge walk canceled
During the Belleville Central Business Community (CBC) meeting in July, members heard a report from Belleville Police Chief and interim city manager Kristin Faull that ongoing road construction near the[…]
Belleville area churches feeding the hungry seeing increased need
Belleville area churches that have food distribution programs are seeing an increased need for these services. The Belleville United Methodist Church has been running a food pantry since 1983, serving[…]
From the editor: Thanks to our hundreds of free proofreaders
One of the parts of my job I enjoy least is having to make corrections, but it’s absolutely necessary for transparency and for keeping the public’s trust. Last week, we[…]
Nepotism is Hot Topic at Sumpter Township Trustees meeting
Nepotism was a hot topic at the July 28 meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees as the matter of Supervisor Timothy Bowman appointing his son T.J. Bowman as[…]
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