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Mattawan teams stay busy

By John Raffel MATTAWAN – Mattawan’s boys cross country team was 36th in its division at the Portage Invitational on Saturday.For Mattawan, Owen Fisher was 74th (16:43.5), and Michael Stork got 126th (17:20.5);For the girls, who were 48th, Kate Barron was 187th (21:50). GolfMattawan was set to play in the Division 2 reigonal meet on Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: Donate if you can, Helene a monster

We all are too familiar with it now. I am writing about the devastation that we witnessed in western North Carolina last week. Hurricane Helene, which swept through Florida quickly and then motored up to the Carolina’s within a blink of the eye, did more devastation in the mountains than any hurricane on record.The mountains Read More…

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Board thanks retiring Schooley, seeks new superintendent

The South Haven Public Schools Board of Education would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Superintendent Kevin Schooley for his many years of outstanding service to the district. Under his leadership, South Haven has made significant strides in enhancing student achievement, expanding programs, and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.“Kevin’s dedication to our Read More…

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An Open Letter from South Haven Mayor Annie Brown:

In the past several days, our region has been the target of two racist incidents designed to intimidate members of certain ethnic communities. One has occurred within South Haven and one just beyond our borders. Both have been referred to law enforcement agencies for further investigation.A suspect who is not from our community has been Read More…

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3 children transported to hospital after school bus collides with vehicle

South Haven Area Emergency Services responded to the intersection of Bluestar Highway and Phoenix Street in South Haven City at 11:12AM for an accident involving a private vehicle and a South Haven Public Schools bus. Approximately thirty children were on the bus at the time of the collision, three children were transported to Bronson South Read More…

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DeGroff receives special tribute from state officials

Paw Paw Fire Chief Jim DeGroff IV, who recently concluded his term as department fire chief, was presented with a state Special Tribute signed by State Senator Aric Nesbitt and State Rep Pauline Wendzel. The presentation, by State Rep. Wendzel, was made Thursday, Oct. 3, during the fire department’s annual dinner.Courier-Leader photo/Paul Garrod

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Davison named new Paw Paw superintendent

PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Public Schools (PPPS) Board of Education unanimously appointed Jeremy Davison as its new superintendent of schools, effective Oct. 9, 2024. The announcement was made after the superintendent interview, the review of audience feedback, and discussion by the board during a special meeting held Friday, Sept. 27.Assisted by Michigan Association Read More…

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M-40 reopens in Lawton

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Kalin Construction Co. Inc. are wrapping up work on the final year of the $10.1 million investment to rebuild and repave more than 3.5 miles of M-40 in Lawton.The two-year, $10.1 million investment to rebuild and repave M-40 from South Lagrave Street to 72nd Avenue in Van Buren County Read More…