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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For decades, Make We Merry was a staple of the holiday season in the Three Rivers area. The annual holiday variety show, originally put on by the Three Rivers Community Players as their annual fundraiser, brought together soloists, choirs and more as a way to usher in the Read More…
by Sylvia Benavidez Despite online shopping, Eastend Studio & Gallery Holiday Market continues to have success. Having a holiday market that introduces more than traditional art at Marshall’s Eastend Studio & Gallery may seem counter-intuitive to some, but for Executive Director Jennifer Darling, the market goes right along with their mission. “I joined (the gallery) Read More…