By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — The Lawrence boys and girls track and field teams each earned third place overall at the Bellevue Invitational on Friday, backed by a strong collection of top‑three finishes.For the boys, Evan Broyles led the way with a win in the 3200 meters and a third‑place finish in the 1600. Kaiden Read More…
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Renovation of Casco Township Hall is complete
By James Windell What used to be a six-bay garage for fire trucks has now been converted into a large room to be used as a community center. Located at the Casco Township Hall, the renovation includes new restrooms and entry doors – all ADA accessible.In a program celebrating the opening of the community activities Read More…
Soccer team on a roll
By Tom Renner A fog shrouded Ratcliffe Field where players couldn’t see one end of the pitch to the other didn’t prevent a clear-eyed South Haven girls soccer team from rolling to a 6-0 victory Berrien Springs. South Haven scored three goals in each half. With a young team of only two seniors, the Lady Read More…
Urgent Care facility to locate in South Haven
By James Windell Mayor Annie Brown has been advocating for urgent care in South Haven for more than two years. And when Tom Capps was waging his successful campaign for City Council from Ward 2, he often talked to citizens about the need for urgent care in the area.Recently, at a South Haven City Council Read More…
City Council votes to increase parking rates and fines
By James Windell Revenues into South Haven’s Beach Fund, which comes from parking fees, has remained consistent over the last several years.However, with a new lifeguard program going into effect this month, the Beach Fund needs to increase revenues.Along with lifeguard program, the Beach Fund supports annual expenses related to beach maintenance, parking enforcement and Read More…
New bridge connects Maple Island to Paw Paw
PAW PAW – A new pedestrian bridge connecting Maple Isle Park to the rest of Paw Paw will be opened to the public on Saturday, May 2, during a grand opening ceremony at noon. The new bridge replaces the former Maple Island Bridge built during the Franklin Roosevelt Administration.Maple Island is a centerpiece of the Read More…
Parks millage renewal vote set for May 5
PAW PAW – The Village of Paw Paw will ask voters to consider renewal of its parks millage on Tuesday, May 5. The 1.5 mill levy was originally approved by voters in 2020 for five years. It provides the village with approximately $140,000 each year for maintenance and improvement of Village parks.Since its inception, the Read More…
Suspicious vehicle leads to rescue of missing man in Waverly Twp.
On April 16, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 35000 block of Riverview Drive in Waverly Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a vehicle had been driven into a secluded area behind a residence and abandoned. The homeowner reported finding Read More…
Antwerp Township rejects proposed addendum by Van Buren District Library
ANTWERP TWP. – At its regularly scheduled meeting on April 14, the Antwerp Township Board unanimously voted to reject the proposed addendum dated March 22 and demanded negotiation to the Van Buren District Library Board for the Van Buren District Library Branch Agreement.In a letter dated April 15, to Wayne Rendell, Antwerp Township Supervisor, Daniel Read More…
American Legion receives funds from 100+ Women Who Care
100+ Women Who Care recently awarded $8,400 to the Paw Paw American Legion Post 68. The donation will assist in the purchase of ballistic shields for the Village of Paw Paw Police Department. Shown in photo from left, Bob Adams, Paw Paw American Legion Post 68 member, Grace Gant, representing 100+Women Who Care, and Village Read More…