Bettie (Wilson) Thurston, lifelong Belleville resident, recently celebrated her 95th birthday. She was born April 28, 1920, at home, which was located behind what is now Chase Bank. She was[…]
Artists in grades K-3 received participation stickers. 4th GRADE 1st Place – Evan Sills from Edgemont Elementary, glue, chalk pastels 2nd Place – Krystal Kendrick from Edgemont Elementary, tissue paper[…]
The firing of Van Buren Township Fire Inspector Anthony Karver more than a year ago was upheld by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in its findings issued April 10.[…]
A special work/study session has been set for 6 p.m., May 11, by the Belleville City Council to consider going out for a bond to repair city streets. DPW Director[…]
The Belleville Area District Library Board approved paying $3,800 for services of consulting firm Hartzell-Mika to help them find the best new director for the local library. At the board’s[…]
On April 8, 34th District Court Judge David Parrott dismissed charges against defendant Michael Earl Dunn, 45, when the complainant/witness against him did not appear in court. The charges were[…]
After 17 years of not financially supporting the Belleville Area Museum, the Sumpter Township Board at its April 14 meeting voted unanimously to send $10,000 to the museum. The allocation[…]
Belleville High School Varsity Men’s Golf started playing April 15 at an away match with Crestwood. The Varsity posted second with Ryan York carding a 47; Ty Thompson, a 44;[…]
At Monday’s work/study session of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education, Building and Grounds Director James Williams gave a detailed report on what the district is doing to[…]
On our story on the hazards of coal tar driveway sealers on page 19 of the April 16 Independent, there was a mistake in the figures on the PAH in[…]