South Haven 4th parade on Friday, 11 am
The annual 4th of July Parade through downtown South Haven begins at 11:00 am on Friday, July 4, 2025. Featuring bands, decorated cars, and plenty of American flags, the parade will start at South Haven High School and follow Kalamazoo…
Three vye for mayor in SH election
This year is an election year in South Haven and voters in the city will elect a mayor as well as city council members.The elections of all city officers are held on a non-partisan basis. The General City Election is…
Lawton’s Summerfest to make return July 12
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – Following a year’s absence due to downtown road construction and improvements, the Lawton Summerfest will return July 12, according to event organizers.Highlights of the day will include a parade and fireworks at dusk.From 2…
70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair set for July 14th-19th
HARTFORD – A free grandstand with paid gate admission returns for a second year at the 70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair, which will get underway July 14-19, for its weeklong run.Nightly grandstand features include:Monday, July 14, 6 p.m. – Farm…
Life as Performance Art
This coming Friday, July 4th, is our nation’s 249th anniversary since the delegates to the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. Two hundred forty-nine is not considered a major milestone event. We’ll wait until next year for a…
Mike’s Musings: Health costs soar, some hospitals benefit
I just read a report from the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition (MIHPC) that essentially concluded that larger hospitals have had profits increased dramatically.Now we all know, if we have spent any time in a hospital, we are charged exorbitant amounts…
Mattawan lacrosse player headed to St. Johns
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan advanced to the state semifinals in lacrosse this season and among the reasons for that success was the standout play of Brody Hergott.It was his senior season.Mattawan lost to Detroit Country Day 20-11 in…
Thousands flock to South Haven beach
South Haven’s downtown flower wall, an annual creation by South Haven city gardener Ahni Turner, was the perfect invitation to beat the heat this past weekend as literally thousands flocked to the shoreline to enjoy the refreshing water of Lake…
Groundbreaking for the Porter Legacy Dune Trails held
James Windell A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Porter Legacy Dunes Trail and Boardwalk, a unique new outdoor destination that will offer spectacular views of Lake Michigan and accessible recreation for all.The South Haven…
Pullman sergeant dies in non-combat accident
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Fabian Gonzalez, 26, died this week in Iraq.Gonzalez was from Pullman.According to the DOD’s news release, Sergeant Gonzalez died on Tuesday, June 17, in Erbil, Iraq.…
Unconscious person found floating in water hospitalized
South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a report of a person in distress on Lake Michigan approximately five miles south of the lighthouse on Monday evening. SHAES was dispatched at 6 p.m.A boater reported finding an unconscious person…
Life Rings and lifeguards trigger discussion again at City Council
James Windell The South Haven City Council accepted the donation of 11 Life Rings to help improve beach and river safety.While accepting the donation presented by Mandy and Ryan Servatius at the regular City Council meeting on June 16, 2025,…
Paw Paw Service League makes $2,000 for ballistic shields for police department
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Service League recently made a $2,000 contribution to the American Legion Post 68, to purchase Ballistic Shields for the Paw Paw Village Police Department.GVA (Gun Violence America) reported 971 cases…
Carpenter named Director of Curriculum
PAW PAW – As the new director of curriculum and instruction for Paw Paw Public Schools, Susanne Carpenter brings over 30 years of experience in public education. She has served as a su-perintendent, elementary principal, instructional specialist, teacher and adjunct…
Paw Paw Public School Superintendent Davison named Paw Paw Lions Club “Lion of the Year”
PAW PAW – On Wednesday, June 18, Paw Paw Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy Davison received two prestigious awards for outstanding service to the Paw Paw Lions Club and the local community.The “Lion of the Year” award is a distinguished honor…
Lawton sets millage rate, equal to last year
LAWTON – Following an earlier public hearing with no public comment, the Lawton Village Council on June 10 approved a motion to establish the 2025 millage rates. The millage rate is equal to last year’s millage rate (16.9322 mills), due…
