National Blueberry Festival set for next weekend
By James Windell West Michigan is the leader of the blueberry industry because of the ideal acidic soil and the lakeshore climate that promotes a thriving crop. Although blueberries are now grown all over the U.S., West Michigan is still…
City Council approves new fee schedule for STRs
By James Windell What the public talks about in the public comments portion of the South Haven City Council meetings is always a foreshadowing of later events in that meeting. So it happened on Monday, July 21, 2025.The second person…
Missing child at South Beach quickly found
By Tom Renner South Haven beaches have been packed during the current sweltering heat wave. A response to a report of a missing child at the South Beach on Wednesday brought a quick response from city beach safety, police and…
Ward 3 candidate is running unopposed
By James Windell David Flack is the only person who filed to run for the soon-to-be open position in Ward 3 in South Haven’s City Council elections. That position is available because George Sleeper has served two terms and is…
Meet Dave Flack: Candidate for City Council Ward 3
By James Windell Although Dave Flack is running unopposed for the Ward 3 South Haven City Council seat, he isn’t going to take his campaign lightly. He is out talking to people and getting to know the issues in Ward…
Work on Maple Island Pedestrian Bridge underway
The Maple Island Pedestrian Bridge is currently being removed and replaced with a new bridge this summer. Work began earlier this month. Maple Island Park will be closed for the duration of the project, which is anticipated to run through…
Foul weather fails to dampen spirits at Paw Paw Days
Despite cloudy skies and some rain, it didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated and attended the 2025 Paw Paw Days, held Saturday, July 26, in downtown Paw Paw.Photos courtesy/Paul DeYoung
Body discovered near Mattawan Creek
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com MATTAWAN – The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday, July 25, the discovery of a deceased man in the Village of Mattawan, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Based…
Dumpsters vandalized at Paw Paw Schools construction sites
PAW PAW – It was recently brought to the attention of Paw Paw Public Schools and reported to local law enforcement that several dumpsters around PPPS bond project construction sites have been the target of missing materials, equipment or other…
Road Commission begins work on Red Arrow Highway
LAWRENCE – The Van Buren County Road Commission began work Monday, July 28, along Red Arrow Highway from County Road 681 west to the Hartford city limits. The project will be accomplished by Michigan Paving and Materials Company and involves…
Lawrence high jumper has strong year
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — Lawrence senior Dillon Simpson ended his Lawrence track and field career in impressive fashion.Simpson came into the season as a high jumper, sprinter and discus thrower, hurdler and sprinter, and especially had success in the…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK
By Frank Passic LIME LAKE HISTORY, Part 2 We continue our article about Lime Lake in Spring Arbor, as printed in the Albion Evening Recorder, July 9, 1919 pg. 2 in an article entitled “Albion Man Discovered Valuable Marl…
Albion Council to Vote on Washington Gardner Redevelopment July 28
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion City Council will vote on a redevelopment proposal for Washington Gardner School at their next meeting on Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m. Meetings are being held at Marshall Opportunity High School, located at…
Rock the Block in Marshall powers on through the rain
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Saturday’s rain showers didn’t dampen the spirit of those who came out to enjoy Marshall’s annual Market on Main block party. The event, hosted by Choose Marshall and Copper Athletic Club kicked off at 11…
Teen admits to setting fire to contaminated building
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer A 15-year-old male has been detained after admitting to setting a fire at the former Michner Plating facility in Jackson. According to a press release from Jackson Fire Chief Tim Gonzales, the Jackson Fire Department…
Suspects arraigned in Easter Sunday murder of John Lusch
By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Three persons are being held in the April 20 murder of John Lusch, 45, of Marshall, who was killed by gunshot in a house on the 900 block of Orchard Place in Jackson. Defendants Bryan…
Sass in the City returns to downtown Three Rivers next week
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The annual “ladies’ night out” in downtown Three Rivers will take place once again next week.On Friday, Aug. 1, the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority will hold the annual Sass in the City…
Coleman resigns from Road Commission board
Resignation comes amid allegations of ‘bashing’ county commissioners in online comments By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Road Commission board member Jack Coleman resigned from his position Friday following a Wednesday, July 16 agency meeting in which…
‘Toy Run’ gets rebrand, but primary charitable focus remains intact
By Dennis Volkert After a gap of several years, a longtime tradition resurfaced July 19 with “Route 12 Toy Run.”The 2025 run began at Route 12 Harley-Davidson on U.S. 12 and White School Road. The parade of riders continued into…
