Through hundreds of donations totaling tens of thousands of dollars, a project to bring a new park with an amphitheater and splash pad to downtown Fennville has received a major boost. The city of Fennville reached its goal in a crowdfunding campaign to support the new City Square Park on June 10. By raising $50,000 ahead of Read More…
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Floating car, dragon boats featured at Harborfest
Parking in South Haven can be a challenge, especially during the busy summer months. Unless you are inventive and “drive” a floating car. That was the scene on Saturday when boats of all sorts participated in the 44th Michigan Maritime Museum antique and classic boat show. The Black River was a very busy place as human-powered Read More…
New community soccer field dedicated
By Tom Renner A vision 21 years in the making became a reality on Friday (June 13) when the South Haven Area Recreation Authority (SHARA) and its many donor friends celebrated the opening of three new community soccer fields at its 14th Avenue property. SHARA is responsible for acquiring, constructing, operating, maintaining, and improving parks within Read More…
School Board names Jegier “Teacher of the Year”
Andrea Jegier was presented with the Teacher of the Year Award at the South Haven School Board meeting on June 11, 2025. Andrea is a K-5 English Language Development Teacher and English Language Coordinator for South Haven Public Schools.
South Haven Parks Commission accepts life rings donation
By James Windell Ryan and Mandy Servatius appeared before the South Haven Parks Commission on June 10, 2025 and offered a donation of 11 life rings for use at South Haven’s beaches and river.The couple, who are South Haven realtors, represented 12 families and organizations that they organized to donate funds to purchase the 11 Read More…
Paw Paw Fire Department battles structure fire
The Paw Paw Fire Department responded to a structure fire Thursday, June 12, shortly after noon. Paw Paw Fire Chief Kyle Richardson said the fire appears to have started from debris removal on the exterior of the residence where the exterior wood started on fire. The fire rapidly got into the chimney chase/walls and extended Read More…
Paw Paw softball falls one win shy of state title
By John RaffelCorrespondent EAST LANSING — Paw Paw’s softball team was hopeful of one more dramatic comeback win when it played Richmond for the Division 3 state championship on June 14 at Michigan State University.But the Wolves were unable to figure out Richmond pitcher Kate Shuboy and lost 3-0, to end the season at 37-4/Richmond Read More…
State Police investigate shooting, minor injuries to victim, suspect arrested
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Paw Paw post troopers are investigating a shooting where a 33-year-old Paw Paw man was shot and treated at the scene for minor injuries, Tuesday night, June 10, in Antwerp Township, according to a press release from Michigan State Police Paw Paw post.A 49-year-old Paw Paw man was Read More…
Fatal crash claims life of Lawton woman
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com ANTWERP TWP. – A 64-year-old Lawton woman was killed Thursday afternoon, June 12, in a two-vehicle traffic crash in Antwerp Township, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said that at approximately 3:30 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle Read More…
Mroczek named Miss Michigan 4th Runner Up
Lauren Mroczek of Mattawan, Miss Greater Kalamazoo, was named 4th Runner Up to Miss Michigan during the 86th annual Miss Michigan Scholarship Competition on Saturday, June 14, held at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon. As Miss Greater Kalamazoo, Lauren represents Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. She was chosen among 22 women and earned $2500 in Read More…