Guenther plea deal: 2-years probation for not caring for animals
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter On Dec. 11 Sumpter Township resident Gary Louis Guenther, 69, took a plea deal in which he admitted he failed to properly care for[…]
Christmas Decorating Contest winners announced in Belleville
The winners of this year’s Christmas Decorating Contest were announced by the City of Belleville as: Harbour Pointe: Eric and Trully Luke, 234 Harbour Pointe Drive; Victoria Commons: Albert Williams,[…]
VBT Board meeting cut short by strong natural gas odor
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The last regular meeting of the year of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees Tuesday evening was cut short by a strong odor[…]
Murder/suicide pact fails in VBT, 1 dead
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Van Buren Township Police found a wife dead and her husband alive at about 4 a.m. Tuesday in what police believe to be a[…]
Kassab seeks site plan OK for 510-524 Main
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor “It would be a major turnaround to that part of the community if it works out the way we think,” said Belleville Councilman Tom[…]
Fire fighter training wage to be considered again Dec. 16
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The Belleville City Council and four city fire fighters discussed training wages for the fire department for an hour and 20 minutes on Monday[…]
Pokerwinski Family donates tree to Mott’s Children’s Hospital
In 1973 a tree was planted in Sumpter Township in memory of Raymond Pokerwinski and to mark the birth of Richard and Sharon Pokerwinski’s son Rick. The tree was planted[…]
Court Watching: Trial set Feb. 27 for accused armed robber of Heart Smart pharmacy
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter A Wayne County Circuit Court jury trial has been set for Feb. 27 for the man charged with the Oct. 24 armed robbery of[…]
Historical Society 2014 calendars are ready in time for holiday giving
The 2014 Belleville Area Historical Society Calendars are hot off the press in time for holiday giving. Cost is $7 for non-members and $6 for members. This year’s calendar features[…]
Council for the Arts transfers payments for vacant lot on Main St.
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The payments on an 83’x165’ vacant lot at 337 Main Street in downtown Belleville will no longer be the responsibility of the Belleville Area[…]
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