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Gobles tops Black River

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles boys basketball team defeated Black River 46-35 in girls basketball action on Friday.Gobles is 4-1 overall (3-0 in league).Aden Newberry had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and steals. Jayden Otis had 14 points 10 rebounds.“Tigers defense forced 27 turnover in the contest and played great team defense,” Gobles coach John Read More…

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South Haven City Council raises city manager’s salary

James Windell Agreeing that City Manager Kate Hosier’s salary needed to be boosted, the South Haven City Council unanimously approved giving her a raise.Kate Hosier became city manager in September, 2020 after serving as South Haven’s as-sistant city manager, harbormaster and deputy clerk. Her current annual salary is $113,912.76.A December 9, 2024, memorandum from Kim Read More…

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South Haven Meijer, police host Shop with a Cop

South Haven Police officers, with help from some SHAES “elves”, sponsored their annual Shop With A Cop adventure on Friday. The South Haven Meijer has sponsored this opportunity for selected kids from Lincoln, Maple and North Shore elementary, to pick Christmas gifts for family members and themselves. This event has been hosted annually at the Read More…

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Jennifer Sistrunk receives mayor’s service award

By James Windell Jennifer Sistrunk, Executive Director of the South Haven/Van Buren County Convention & Visitors Bureau was awarded the Mayor’s Service Award at the South Haven City Council Meeting on December 16, 2024.Presented to Sistrunk by Mayor Annie Brown, the Mayor’s Service Award has not been given out since 2011.Reading the award, Mayor Brown Read More…

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South Haven city clerk honored

James Windell South Haven’s City Clerk, Megan Kiker, was honored with a proclamation at the City Council Meeting on December 16, 2024.The proclamation from Mayor Annie Brown was given to Kiker, who has been City Clerk since March, 2021, for her “exceptional dedication and tireless work during the 2024 election season, ensuring the integrity and Read More…

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Community excitement builds for PPHS addition and renovation

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Paw Paw Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy Davison, along with representatives from TowerPinkster and Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., delivered a community presentation at Paw Paw High School. The purpose of the presentation was to provide project updates and allow attendees to experience a “virtual” walk-through of the high school’s Multipurpose Addition and the STEAM Read More…

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MSP Investigating homicide in Hartford, South Bend man arrested

Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw Post troopers are investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday, Dec. 14, around 6:49 a.m. in the 66000 block of 70th Street, in Hartford Township. Units were initially dispatched to the venue to investigate a report of a shots fired complaint. Upon arri-val, they found a 35-year-old Watervliet man deceased Read More…

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Paw Paw Lions Club prepares over 600 Christmas baskets

Marking the 47th year, Christmas baskets for 82 families were prepared by members of the Paw Paw Lions Club and others, as part of the club’s Community Christmas Baskets program. The baskets, located at the Paw Paw Lions Club building, were distributed to Paw Paw area residents on Saturday morning, Dec. 21, starting at 7, Read More…

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Emergency bond hearing to be held for man accused of killing child with vehicle

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — An emergency bond hearing will be set in the case of a man who allegedly killed a 10-year-old with his vehicle in Sherman Township earlier this month. In a hearing Friday, Dec. 20, St. Joseph County District Court Judge Jeffrey Middleton set a show cause hearing for Thursday, Dec. Read More…

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Sutra Indian Cuisine brings taste of India to downtown TR

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Growing up in India, Pardeep Kumar said that between his mother’s home cooking and the wide range of cultures, food was a big part of his life. Living in a country with plenty of diverse food options depending on which part of the region you’re in, he was Read More…