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Christen Brothers Service of Belleville is celebrating 40 years in business! Owners Jeff and Mark's automotive business has been growing steadily since they opened in 1983 in a small two-bay Mobil service station on the corner of Main Street and River Street. A full-service gas island and one vehicle lift were all that were needed to begin what was to be a successful business for years to come.

Forty years ago, Jeff was working for an auto parts store and Mark was getting his start in an auto dealership. The "Mobil Station" in downtown Belleville came up for sale and the brothers took a...