Lake Cora golf club property damaged
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW TOWNSHIP – A portion of a Paw Paw Township golf course was damaged early Sunday morning, March 8, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel…
Lawrence community launches effort to rebuild playground
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence community is launching a fundraising effort to rebuild the playground at Lawrence Village Park, a two-acre park that has served families for decades and draws visitors from across Van Buren County.The original wooden playground was built in 1995 during…
Gobles man arrested, faces charges of possession of counterfeit bills
GOBLES – An 18-year-old Gobles man was recently arrested after Michigan State Police reported that he used counterfeit money during a Facebook marketplace transaction in Van Buren County, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police Paw Paw post.Troopers from…
Paw Paw wrestler third at state
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw Varsity sophomore Kholby Armijo placed third at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field this weekend.Kholby Armijo went 4-1 during the state tournament, battling through a highly competitive field to secure…
Mike’s Musings: A tornado for the ages- so many pitch in to help
When the tornado tore through Three Rivers, Michigan on the afternoon of March 6, it left behind a landscape that residents will remember for years. In a matter of minutes, powerful winds—later rated an EF-2 tornado with speeds near 130…
Life as Performance Art
My father would occasionally remind me that the older I got the better I would have to dress so I wouldn’t look like an old codger.Then he would point to someone and quietly add: “That fellow over there, he is…
Paw Paw basketball boys are district champs
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw was 2-0 at the boys basketball district last week to make it a 17-7 recordPaw Paw beat Otsego 71-40 and Parchment 63-33 in the title are and was dated to play March…
Mike’s Musings: Opinion: It’s Time to Ban Cell Phones From Classrooms
Walk into almost any classroom in America today and you’ll see a familiar sight: heads tilted down, thumbs scrolling, students half-present as glowing screens command their attention. Teachers often joke that they’re competing with a device designed by some of…
SHAWSA approves Kalamazoo Street project
By James Windell Portions of Kalamazoo Street in South Haven will be undergoing redesigning and reconstruction later this year.The project was given the go ahead at the February 24, 2026 South Haven Area Water and Sewer Authority (SHAWSA) meeting.The engineering…
Chamber of Commerce announces Give Back Program
By James Windell New businesses in the area can have the backing of the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce in a newly inaugurated Give Back Program.“The Give Back Program is designed to foster and support a new business in…
SH Harbor Commission elects officers, hears about needed repairs
ByJames Windell In a Harbor Commission meeting on February 17, 2026, officers were elected.Kevn Conway, who is serving a three-year term that ends at the end of 2026, was re-elected Chair. Brent Nichols, whose term expires in 2027, was elected…
Van Buren District Library, several townships, discuss decades old contract governing branch libraries
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com DECATUR – Following a nearly three-hour meeting, that included a nearly 55-minuite closed session by the Van Buren District Library Board, Tuesday, Feb. 24, The Van Buren District Library Board plans to update a decades-old contract…
Brave citizens rescue two from fire
By Gari Voss Ricky Holly and Emily Steward came upon a burning home on CR 653 in Pine Grove Township before 9am on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The pair quickly went into action by calling 911 to contact the Gobles…
Life as Performance Art
I watched a DVD of George Clooney’s 2005 film, “Good Night and Good Luck.” It’s as relevant now as it was two decades ago in theaters.It’s the story of American news (radio, print and television) Edward R. Murrow when he stood…
Paw Paw wrestler going to state finals
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw 165-pound wrestler Kholby Armijo placed third last weekend in the regional meet to advance to the state finals March 6-7 to Ford Field in Detroit.Armijo pinned Chase Kacher of Grand Rapids Forest…
South Haven Rotary marks 70 years of service
Members of the Rotary Club of South Haven recently marked their 70th year of service to the community. The club was chartered on February 7, 1956. Today the club has 63 active members. Supporting projects locally and internationally, the club…
Scholarships awarded by South Haven’s Black History Leadership Society
By James Windell Two scholarships were awarded to graduates of local high schools at the 48th Annual Black History Program at Lily of the Valley Church on Sunday, February 15, 2026.The Black History Leadership Society’s Youth on the Rise Scholarship…
