By Gari Voss The Allegan High School Conference Center filled on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with residents eager to hear from representatives of Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro regarding the transition of ownership of the Calkins Bridge Dam and twelve other dams in the Consumers fleet of hydroelectric plants.On September 9, 2025, it was announced Read More…
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Bloomingdale girls eye winning season
By John RaffelCorrespondent BLOOMINDALE — Bloomingdale girls basketball coach Tod Kubiszak said his staff has some work to do this season.“Looking towards the 2025-2026 season we have some big holes to fill from last year’s team,” he said. “We are a very young team due to participation numbers being low this year. We will have Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Congress works parttime, but receives fulltime pay
Every year, the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate release their official calendars, and every year the same disbelief follows: this is how many days our elected lawmakers plan to work?I saw the House of Representatives schedule for next year and was aghast. I knew they weren’t in session during August and around the Read More…
DeBoer named South Haven Police Chief
By James Windell Following seven months as interim police chief of South Haven, Adama DeBoer was promoted to Police Chief. This was announced by the City on November 24, 2025.“Adam is a dedicated and experienced leader who knows and cares deeply about South Haven, its people and the department,” South Haven City Manager Kate Hosier Read More…
Mitten Children’s Museum closing doors
By James Windell One of South Haven’s museums has just announced it will be closing. The Mitten Children’s Museum, which was established in Fennville but came to downtown South Haven in April 2022, had – ironically – one of its best years in 2025.“We had a great summer,” says Pam Leiter, The Mitten Museum Board Read More…
City Council approves plan to begin lifeguard program
By James Windell Double Haul Solutions (DHS), the consulting firm hired by the City of South Haven to advise how the City could best implement a lifeguard program, presented its report to the City Council.Three staff members from DHS made their presentation on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the regular City Council meeting. DHS’ Nate Read More…
First draft of County Facilities Master Plan unveiled
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com HARTFORD – The first draft of the Van Buren County Facilities Master Plan was unveiled Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, during an initial meeting for Van Buren County Board of Commissioners/administration, Van Buren County Courts, County Elected Officials and community partners. The meeting was held at the Human Services West Building West.Van Buren County Administrator John Faul Read More…
Redmond honored for 50 years of service through emergency medical care
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Paw Paw Quick Response Leader John Redmond was honored Sunday, Nov. 23, during a retirement ceremony marking his 50 years of service through emergency medical care.During a ceremony held at the Paw Paw Fire Department, Redmond received tributes from the Paw Paw Fire Department, the Village of Paw Read More…
