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Plane crashes on South Haven runway, pilot not injured
The pilot in a single engine aircraft escaped injury when her plane crashed while taking off from South Haven Regional Airport on Monday morning.South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) and South Haven Police Department (SHPD) responded at 9:30 a.m. to…
Twelve ducklings rescued from storm drain
Neighbors in the vicinity of Indiana Ave. and Cable Ave. in South Haven were alarmed by the actions of an adult female duck who was making quite a fuss next to a storm water drain on Thursday afternoon.Upon investigation they…
Elkenburg Park summer recreation program receives needed funds
By James Windell The Elkenburg Park Summer Recreation Program, which has provided a summer enrichment experience for the past 20 years, seemed doomed recently when expected funding disappeared.But thanks to the generosity of the Carol and Don Hodgman Fund, the…
Diane and Lisa honored by Mayor Annie Brown
By James Windell More than five years ago, Diane and Lisa Van Deurzen-Otey left their home in Tucson, Arizona to come to South Haven to help out a friend. They had no intention of staying in this area because they…
Antwerp Board responds to District Library Board’s motion to decline mediation
The following letter, dated May 29, was sent to the Antwerp Township Board in response to Antwerp Township Supervisor Dan Ruzick’s request for mediation with the Van Buren District Library Board.Antwerp Township Board of Trustees: At its May 19 meeting at…
Paw Paw District Library celebrates America 250
As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary on July 4, the Paw Paw District Library presented the first of several events scheduled over the coming months as part of America 250. On Wednesday, June 3, the library’s Local History…
Train briefly derails in Sturgis
STURGIS — A train traveling through Sturgis experienced a brief derailment Monday. According to the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, the derailment occurred Monday at 11 a.m. at the railroad crossing at North Nottawa Avenue. Police describe the derailment as…
Multiple serious injuries reported in vehicle-buggy crash
BURR OAK TWP. — Three people riding in a horse-and-buggy were seriously injured and had to be airlifted following a crash in Burr Oak Township Friday night. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, officers were dispatched at 8:16…
Saugatuck sidewalk chalk campaign sparks debate
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A series of political messages written in chalk on downtown sidewalks has sparked an ongoing debate in Saugatuck over free speech, public property, and the community’s image as a tourist destination.The controversy centers around a recurring…
Baty, Matteson named Persons of the Year
This year, CommUnity PRIDE recognizes two extraordinary individuals who have helped shape and strengthen that spirit for more than five decades through their generosity, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the community. In many ways, it would be impossible…
Plainwell HS recognizes 34 Top Honors graduates from Class of 2026
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Each year, Plainwell High School recognizes members of its graduating class who achieve grade-point averages of 4.0 or higher.For the Class of 2026, 34 students earned Top Honors recognition.Leading the group were valedictorian Hiro Nguyen and…
OHS grad earns research award at ecology conference
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—An Otsego High School graduate recently earned recognition for her undergraduate research while representing Kalamazoo College at a regional scientific conference.Mia Crites, a member of Kalamazoo College’s Class of 2026 and a 2022 Otsego High School…
Hopkins School Bond election recount certifies dead tie
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher On May 27, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers conducted a hand recount of votes cast in the May 5 Hopkins Public Schools bond election and certified the results as an exact tie, leaving the $110.56…
Bridgefest 2026 kicks off Downtown Allegan’s summer
By Gari Voss Allegan residents and visitors look forward to Bridgefest on the second Saturday of each June. This year on June 13, 2026, from 11am to 9pm, the streets and Riverfront of Allegan will send out festive vibes as…
South Haven’s South Beach named best beach in Michigan
By James Windell If you live in South Haven, you may already know that South Beach is a special beach. In fact, it may be one of the reasons you chose to live in South Haven.But USA TODAY’s 10 Best…
Lifeguard watch towers delivered to South Beach
By James Windell On Thursday afternoon on May 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm., a flatbed semitruck showed up at South Beach with two lifeguard watch towers.Chief Lifeguard David Figueredo arrived on the scene several minutes later trying to figure out…
South Haven harbor dredging underway
By Tom Renner Dredging is underway on Lake Michigan in the South Haven Harbor by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is taking place at the harbor entrance, between breakwater heads, and upstream to North Shore Drive. The dredged…
Volunteers plant flowers in several locations
By Tom Renner Flowers adorn South Haven in several locations thanks to the efforts of volunteers and the city parks staff. Plantings were recently completed at the downtown Huntington Bank wall, the Dyckman drawbridge, Johnston Park and Dyckman Park.The volunteers…
Paw Paw mother delivers baby in Allegan church parking lot
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher While EMS crews were delayed by traffic, a baby boy made his grand entrance into the world in the backseat of his family’s SUV, parked in the lot of an Allegan-area church.According to his mother, Jaimy…
New location being sought for Paw Paw Memorial Bricks
PAW PAW – Memorial bricks located near the Village of Paw Paw Amphitheater Park, although they have disappeared from the current location, have been placed on pallets and are being safely stored until a more suitable and respectful permanent solution…
