South Haven gets new water storage tank
South Haven’s new million gallon concrete water storage tank is rising out of the ground.When completed in 2026, it will replace a crumbling century–old tank located on Blue State Memorial Highway.The new tank is located near the City of South…
New Condos planned for downtown South Haven
By James Windell Plans for three new condominiums in downtown South Haven are gaining momentum.A proposed project by local developers Locker & Locker Properties LLC to construct three condominiums on the upper floor of the building that houses The Shoe…
Finally, STR ordinance approved by City Council
By James Windell The City of South Haven has its first revised Short-term Rental ordinance since 2018. The South Haven City Council approved a much-debated ordinance at its meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025.But getting there wasn’t easy.In 2018, the…
BOC to seek $3 million grant for 9-1-1 center
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Van Buren County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 11, approved a re-quest, on an expedited basis, the submission of an application for Congressionally Di-rected Spending (CDS) for $3 million to construct a new 911…
Stolen vehicle recovered, felon found in possession of firearms
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW TWP. – A stolen vehicle was recovered, in addition to several guns and ammunition, while a felon was found to be in possession of firearms, following an incident that occurred Friday, March 14, in…
Groundbreaking held for bond initiative at Mattawan Consolidated Schools
MATTAWAN – Monday, March 10, marked a historic milestone for Mattawan Consolidated Schools as the district broke ground on the first phase of a comprehensive, multi-year school construction project. This initiative follows the approval of a $110 million dollar school…
BOC hopes to get $3 million grant for dispatch/emergency center
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Van Buren County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 11, approved a re-quest, on an expedited basis, the submission of an application for Congressionally Di-rected Spending (CDS) for $3 million to construct a new 911…
Life as Performance Art
A year ago, somewhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving, there was a slight crisis on the home front. It was during this time that Madame Dewey realized she was missing a stocking. The default go-to response at other dire moments…
Mike’s Musings: Pat’s legacy will endure for many years
I lost a good friend and co-worker last week. Pat Maurer, has been a part of the Clare County Review since 1983, first as a sales rep, then a writer, then editor and finally as owner. Along the way my…
Conference announces wrestling awards
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The Southwest Conference has announced its 2025 postseason wrestling awards.All-conference local wrestlers were as follows for boys:120, first team, Aiden Munoz, Bangor, 8th at state, 31-13 record.126, first team, Austin Garcia, Lawton, second at…
Ice shelf blocks Black River channel entrance
Spring might be here but fishing on the Big Lake can’t happen yet because of an ice shelf blocking the Black River channel entrance.By Tom Renner
SH Council debates merits of energy assistance program
By James Windell A new Michigan law went into effect this year which requires the City of South Haven to decide whether to be part of the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP).At a Special Meeting of the Board of Public…
Most speakers at SH Council meeting opposed to possible STR ordinance
By James Windell It was a packed Council Chambers at the South Haven City Council meeting on Monday night, March 3, 2025. This was not unexpected because a public hearing on the latest draft Short-Term Rental ordinance was on the…
Austell returns home to perform at Scott Club
James Windell Connor Austell grew up in South Haven – not far from the Scott Club where he will perform on March 16, 2025, at 3:00 pm.Austell, a concert pianist who attended college at Grand Valey State University and the…
Former Paw Paw Public Schools employee faces charges of wire fraud
PAW PAW – A former Paw Paw Public Schools employee faces charges of wire fraud in ex-cess of $20,000, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said that in November…
Business owner offers community events to build a deaf space
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – After their young son experienced a slight hearing loss, the owner of The Lucky Wolf, Paw Paw, has recently started a free community event to build a deaf space for the Paw Paw…
Driver faces charges following arrest in Decatur Twp.
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com A Lawton area man faces charges of driving while intoxicated and flee and elude, following his arrest early Friday morning, March 7, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County…
Lawton Village continues discussion on Lawton youth softball baseball program
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON -The Lawton Village Council at the Feb. 25 village council meeting continued discussion on the Lawton Youth Softball Baseball program. During Citizen’s Comments, Pam Stermer, a resident of E. Third Street, addressed the Lawton Village…
Life as Performance Art
American psychiatrist William Glasser, mid-1960s founder of Reality Therapy and author of “Choice Theoryy,” died more than a decade ago. He was never well received by followers of Freud, Jung and others in his field. According to one story, Glasser…
Mike’s Musings: Send us those $5000 checks, DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has received a lot of attention in the news lately. Led by Elon Musk, his minions of young computer nerds have found billions of dollars of waste and fraud taking place in our vast…
