Dyckman Bridge will be closed for repairs
By James Windell Travel to the Michigan Maritime Museum and other destinations north of the harbor in South Haven will be hampered starting at 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.That’s when repairs on the Dyckman Bridge will begin as…
South Haven Police Chief resigns after one month on job
By James Windell Since a press release from the City of South Haven announced the resignation of the chief of police on February 25, the rumor mills have been busy.The press release from the city only cites personal family business…
The 26th Annual Island Sit raises money for community
By James Windell For the 26th year, We Care’s Island Sit fundraiser in South Haven accepted donations from the public to help those in need.Executive Director of We Care I.N.C., Erika Morrison, was pleased with the response of both the…
SHAWSA gets wastewater system improvements update
By James Windell The South Haven Area Water & Sewer Authority received a progress report about the wastewater expansion feasibility study at its regular meeting on February 26, 2025.Presented by the firm of Fleis & Vanderbrink, a civil engineering firm…
Commissioners approve to borrow $7.5 million for DTRF
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Van Buren County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 25, authorized the county treasurer to borrow up to $7.5 million for the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to ensure timely reimbursement to taxing authorities.The…
Max Gilbert to ski in Special Olympics
LAWTON – Max Gilbert began volunteering at White Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, Lawton, in October 2024. In addition to volunteering at White Oaks, Gilbert finds time to at-tend Van Buren Intermediate School District, (VBSISD) powerlifting and running six…
4-H auction and breakfast nets nearly $4k in donations
The recently held Van Buren County 4-H Leaders’ Association Auction and Breakfast was well attended by 90 guests, and 40 4-H youth. The breakfast brought in $680. The in-person auction, by Shane Harris, Harris Auction Services, Cassopolis, brought in $1,302,…
Can you identify this Vehicle?
Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Sheriff’s deputies are asking for help from the public to identify the suspect in a hit and run crash that occurred in the 32000 block of County Road 669 in Porter Township.…
South Haven wrestlers have strong season
By John RaffelCorrespondent Coach Brad Adamson had several talented wrestlers this season as South Haven and provides various comments on each one.Senior- Jocelyn Saucedo “wrapped up her high school wrestling career this weekend as a three time state qualifier, two…
City Commission approves sidewalk assessment, street-vacation request Board also receives details regarding public safety department projects
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday held public hearings to consider approval of special assessment rolls related to an East Jerolene Street sidewalk project, and for a second resolution to vacate a portion of North Fourth Street. For the…
Bowling teams compete in regionals
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw girls were ninth in the Division 2, Regional 12 bowling tournament last week at Kalamazoo.Kendall Flowers Schade led Paw Paw with a 636 for 51st place.The Paw Paw boys were 12th in…
Mike’s Musings: How do our public servants amass their huge new worths?
I often wonder if I chose the wrong profession. Don’t get me wrong I love my work, but sometimes toiling 60 hours a week becomes kind of a drag at my age.I should have run for election and become a…
Life as Performance Art
I find it hard to keep up with all the executive orders being signed by our President, then trying to understand how they might impact my life.One of Trump’s orders that caught my attention directed the people in charge of…
Obituary: Glennie Collins Wilson
Glennie Collins Wilson, 105, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo.She was born Oct. 9, 1919, in Dowagiac, MI, the daughter of Frank Lyle Brookfield and Nettie Eldora (Pecher) Brookfield.Glennie worked for…
Obituary: Lois (Carnell) Jewell
Lois (Carnell) Jewell, affectionately known as “Mother Jewell”, 103 years old, was called home and transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday December 20, 2024, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven, Michigan. Lois was born…
Chamber of Commerce announces new Executive Director
By James Windell The South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce will have a new Executive Director after Kathy Wagaman has led the agency for the past 13 years.Beginning March 1, 2025, Brandy Key, who has been the Community Liaison for…
Riverwoods Project close to being purchased
By James Windell On February 18, 2025, Scott Reinert, South Haven Area Recreation Authority (SHARA) Recreation Administrator, updated the SHARA Board on the Riverwoods site purchase.Riverwoods is a site owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Located adjacent to…
City Council sends new STR ordinance to Planning Commission
By James Windell The South Haven City Council voted to send a revised Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance to the Planning Commission.While this was welcome news to some factions, it was met with something less than enthusiasm by others.The revised STR…
Student art displayed at South Haven Center for Arts
Voices Made Visual, Middle and High School Art Exhibition held its opening reception at the South Haven Center for the Arts on Friday, February 28, from 5-7pm. Artists, family, friends, and com-munity members were all invited to celebrate with refreshments,…
Chili Walk brings crowd to downtown Paw Paw
The third annual Paw Paw Chili Walk was held Saturday, Feb. 22, in downtown Paw Paw. Nearly 30 businesses and organizations took part in the event that attracted large crowds during the event, held from noon to 4 p.m. The…
