I seem to have reached the stage in life where I receive fewer invitations to dinner or parties, either by regular mail or e-mail, and far more invitations to have a complimentary meal and listen to a sales pitch…

There is an old saying in politics that elections have consequences.Apparently, Washington only believes that when its side wins.Donald Trump was elected president. Whether you voted for him, voted against him or didn’t vote at all, that’s an indisputable fact.…

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a structure fire on 111th Avenue east of 68th Street, Casco Township, on Sunday afternoon.They were dispatched at 5:45 p.m. When fire fighters arrived they found a greenhouse engulfed in flames.They prevented…

By James Windell When Dorris Akers passed away on July 25, 2026, she was remembered by many friends who knew her in different ways.Kerry Hagy, Director of the South Haven Center for the Arts, says that Dorris was “a dear…

By James Windell Edwin Lamar Langston, convicted of first degree murder in 1976 in the shooting death of Arretta Lou Ingraham, will be resentenced in Van Buren Circuit Court on September 4, 2026.According to Langston’s attorney, Mira Edmonds, a telephone…

Bronson Healthcare has received final certificate-of-need approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a nearly $15 million project to renovate, relocate and expand the emergency department at Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw.Construction could begin late…

VAN BUREN COUNTY – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that since Wednesday, Aug. 5, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office has investigated three separate incidents involving the intentional damage of telecommunications utility pedestals, primarily in the northeastern portion…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Village Council on Monday, Aug. 10, approved to send a letter of support for the Red Arrow Convoy – Lighted Truck Parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning in…

Kevin Conklin, Commander of VFW Post 6248 in Decatur, has received the Gold Medal of Merit and Citation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander in Chief Carol Whitmore at the National Convention in Reno, NV.As the chairman of…

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   Just for the sheer fun of it, about a year ago I decided to take French lessons online. Madame, my instructor explained that we would learn something every visitor to France needs to know. My eyes widened when she…

Every Election Day, millions of Americans walk into their local polling place, show their identification, receive a ballot, make their choices and go about their day.For most of us, the entire process takes only a few minutes.What we don’t often…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Vince Vale had a memorable sports season at Mattawan when it came to lacrosse.Last season, Mattawan advanced the state semifinals and lost to Detroit Catholic Central, the same team which ousted the Wildcats in the…

By James Windell By all measures, South Haven’s 62nd National Blueberry Festival was a resounding success.This year’s festival, running from Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9, 2026, featured a parade, live music performances, a craft show, a classic car…

By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Village Council Monday night, July 13, approved a site plan review for Bronson Lakeview Hospital for expansion and improvements to relocate its emergency department.Bronson Lakeview is seeking a 10,675 square…

PAW PAW – Paw Paw Public Schools has announced the appointment of Troy Schultz as the new assistant principal of Paw Paw High School. The Board of Education approved the appointment at its regular July meeting. Schultz succeeds Tracy Derhammer,…

By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Voters in the Paw Paw District Library said “yes” to the library millage renewal on Tuesday, Aug. 4.“The Library Board and staff are deeply grateful to Paw Paw voters for passing our millage…

It’s that time of year again: parents everywhere are clipping or downloading coupons to get the best prices for school supplies and preparing their kids for the first day of school.For Van Buren County’s foster parents, this means gathering with…

Civilization as we know it has always been coming to an end, just in different ways. We all have our own ideas about it and when it happened. I claim it started when domestic architects decided to get rid of…