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Hundreds attend National Night Out
By Tom Renner Haven marked National Night Out with an event that attracted hundreds to the downtown the downtown pavilion. Law enforcement and fire/EMS agencies were joined by several community organizations. The Van Buren Sheriff horse unit joined in the…
Brown, Hosley to face off for mayor in November
By James Windell The South Haven primary election was held for mayor and city council candidates on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The top two candidates for mayor and for city council in each ward will face each other in the…
Lawrence Township Fire Department holds a Centennial celebration
A centennial celebration was held Saturday, Aug. 9, in Lawrence for the Lawrence Township Fire Department. The event featured fire truck demos, food trucks, games, raffles, music and family fun. Shown in photo from left, Lawrence Township Supervisor, Donna Spenner,…
Gobles man faces several charges including strangulation
A 31-year-old Gobles man faces several charges following an incident Wednesday, Aug. 6, according to a press release from eh Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.The incident took place at approximately 10 p.m. in the 25000 block of 36th Street.Deputies responded…
Grand Junction man faces charges following four-mile pursuit
Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that on 08/07/2025 at approximately 7:30 p.m. a Deputy on patrol in Columbia township attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a pickup truck for multiple traffic violations. The driver of the vehicle failed to…
Former Van Buren County Specialty Court Administrator arrested on embezzlement charges over $100k
PAW PAW – Michigan State Police (MSP) Fifth District Special Investigation Section an-nounced the arrest of Rachel Celeste Lindley, 42 of Bethesda, Maryland, for felony embezzlement over $100,000 and felony embezzlement by a public official.Lindley previously worked for Van Buren…
SUV crashes into Amish buggy in Bloomingdale Twp., multiple injuries reported
BLOOMINGDALE TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched Friday, Aug. 8, at 7:45 p.m. to the 45000 block of County Road 388 for a report that an SUV had crashed…
Albion faces a choice: Restore Washington Gardner School building or risk losing it
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion residents have an opportunity to help decide the future of one of the city’s most iconic buildings. A public study session is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Tennant Hall on…
Jackson County Fair continues through Saturday
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The annual Jackson County Fair rolled into town Sunday, Aug. 3 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds located downtown. Each year the fair boasts a combination of 4-H and other agricultural and…
Elderly man killed in U.S. 131 crash near Constantine
CONSTANTINE TWP. — An 86-year-old Constantine man was killed in a vehicle crash on the U.S. 131 bypass in Constantine Township Thursday. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Youngs Prairie Road…
Albion City Council faces costly sewer repairs
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Communication and engagement were recurring themes at Albion City Council’s meeting Monday night, where members faced urgent infrastructure issues, updates on recreation and community projects, and calls to keep residents informed. The most pressing news…
School food service director outlines menu process, looks forward to second year of partnership
Dave Apthorpe, food service director at Sturgis Public Schools, recently addressed Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education regarding Taher’s nutrition guidelines.Taher, based in Minnetonka, Minn., is the district’s partner to provide food service management for the district.In June, the board…
City commission reviews zoning code adjustments for extreme weather centers, outdoor storage
At its July 23 meeting, Sturgis City Commission approved a first review of amendments to the zoning ordinance. One is an amendment to consider the establishment of extreme weather centers as a special land use. The other pertains to outdoor storage areas…
Music, magic, comedy highlight Sturges-Young Performance Series
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Performance Series. It involves a variety of entertainment: ‘90s pop music, ballet, magic, big-band nostalgia and comedy.Here is the schedule:Oct. 25: Deep Blue Something. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Anniversary Tour.Dec. 3: Dance Alive…
School operating millages, Nottawa emergency services millage pass; Colon school bond fails
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Nearly all of the local proposals and millage requests on the ballot in St. Joseph County and Cass County, except for one, were approved by voters in the Tuesday, Aug. 5 election.Local…
Clare Music and Art Festival returns this weekend
By Christopher Johnson The Clare County Arts Council is shifting gears with new leadership, bringing exciting artistic experiences to the table. Get ready for the Clare Music and Art Festival’s return to the downtown area on August 9th, celebrating the…
Trio arrested for burglary, twenty guns recovered
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received a report of a breaking and entering of a residence located in the 5000 block of N. Coolidge Ave located in Hayes Township, Clare County. During this…
Plainwell among districts for new program for children
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The start of the 2025-26 school year brings with it a new program from the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF) aimed at encouraging students, their families and entire communities to dream big.A Children’s Savings Account (CSA)…
Otsego wraps up summer programs with big events
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As has been the case for the past several years, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons were full of family fun in Otsego this summer.In partnership with the Together Otsego Prospers (TOP), Otsego Public Schools held Summer…
Sheets to the wind
Saugatuck Yacht Club Youth Sailing Progam mariners ages 5 and up continue plying Kalamazoo Lake learning the art and enjoying sunshine on the water throughout month’s end. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
