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Committee of the Whole discusses funding for lifeguard program

By James Windell Who starts a program without figuring out how to pay for it?That was a question raised by more than one South Haven resident after the City Council approved starting a lifeguard program and the announcement that a Chief Lifeguard had been hired.The question of how the lifeguard program would be funded was Read More…

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Paw Paw Schools receive $2500 donation from Family Fare

To help celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Paw Paw Family Fare on Saturday, students from Paw Paw Early Elementary designed a beautiful banner and participated in the ribbon-cutting. On behalf of PPPS, Superintendent Jeremy Davison also accepted a generous donation. Family Fare underwent a whole store remodel at its Paw Paw store.

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Paw Paw Township Board approves tools for new fire truck

PAW PAW – At the Monday, March 9, Paw Paw Township Board meeting, board members approved a request from the Paw Paw fire chief for needed tools for a new fire truck.Paw Paw Fire Department Fire Chief Kyle Richardson submitted a request to the township board for the purchase of Milwaukee tools, thermal imaging, and Read More…

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Eagle Court of Honor for 3 Held at Lawrence

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWRENCE – Marking the 100th anniversary year of Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 197, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for three of its members at the Lawrence United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22.The three include Nickolas Barr, Eric Blocker, and Nathan Hagger.Barr’s project was building food carts for Read More…

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Resource center helps victims of TR tornado with recovery resources

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell on their back porch, which “caved in” the area of the porch that covered their Read More…

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TR tennis bests Schoolcraft to start 2026

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ tennis team started the 2026 season strong with a 5-2 win over Schoolcraft at home Tuesday.Jayna Larson won for the Wildcats at No. 1 singles, defeating the Eagles’ Adison Clark 3-6, 6-1, 12-10. Angeleena Ham of TR won at No. 4 singles, defeating Autumn Kelly 6-0, 6-7 (6), 10-7. Read More…

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Girls’ Soccer Roundup Three Rivers shut out by Olivet

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team opened up the season under new head coach Dustin Krueger with a 1-0 loss at home Tuesday to Olivet.Amaira Currier made six saves in goal for the Wildcats in the loss.Three Rivers plays next on April 8 at home against South Haven at 6 p.m. Constantine notches Read More…

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Samaritan’s Purse receives sendoff from community

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One of the charity organizations helping residents in the wake of the March 6 tornadoes in Three Rivers and Union City received a sendoff from the community on their final day in the area.A few dozen residents, city officials and first responders gathered Wednesday night on the lawn Read More…