Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Bunde’s Bakery owner clarifies position on 89 North Shore Drive

By James Windell Although Jim Sankofski, owner of Bunde’s Bakery at 89 North Shore Drive, South Haven, made a brief statement at the October 6, 2025 South Haven City Council meeting, he had more to say.Speaking to the Beacon a few days after the City Council meeting, Sankofski said that people need to be clear Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Is Palisades stripper incident real?

By James Windell Everybody loves a good mystery – especially if it involves a little bit of naughtiness.That’s what we have with a story that has been circulating for the past week in Covert Township and South Haven.The South Haven Beacon first heard about it on Saturday, October 11, 2025, when a friend sent us Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Decatur VFW sponsors veterans stand down

A Van Buren Veteran Stand Down was held Friday, Oct. 10, at the Decatur VFW, 560 N Phelps St., Decatur. The event gave service veterans an opportunity to connect with local resources, support services, and fellow veterans. The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) provided flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to those who qualified.Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Paw Paw Council approves new outdoor space next to library

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – A new outdoor space will be developed in an empty lot owned by the Paw Paw District Library, according to Paw Paw District Librarian Gretchen Evans.On Monday, Oct. 13, the Paw Paw Village Council approved the new outdoor space, following an earlier recommendation by the village’s Planning Commission.In Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Van Buren District Library Millage renewal to be on Nov. 4, ballot

According to an information sheet provided by the Van Buren District Library, the 2015 supplemental millage allowed Van Buren District Library (VBDL) to open all seven locations six days per week and significantly expand community programming. Renewing this millage ensures VBDL can maintain these hours and services, including:2,067 events, classes, and programs offered in 2024 Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

Suspect arrested day after hours-long police presence in Three Rivers

UPDATED 12:25 P.M. THURSDAY, OCT. 16 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police on Wednesday arrested a suspect that was wanted on a felony warrant following an hours-long police presence in Three Rivers Tuesday. According to Three Rivers police, officers from the Three Rivers Police Department were at a home in the Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK: ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—OCTOBER 1925

By Frank Passic             We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” October 3, 1925. “Steve Britten, Albion colored man accused of complicity in the theft of a large amount of brass from the M.E.R. car-shops here last spring, was acquitted in the circuit court at Battle Creek Friday.”             October 5, 1925. Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Albion City Council highlights growth, art, and inclusion

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Mayor Victoria Garcia-Snyder called the Oct. 6 Albion City Council meeting to order, which included updates on economic development, the arts, public safety, and inclusion. Interim EDC Director Bruce Nelson provided an update from the Albion Economic Development Corporation. He said his first priorities this year were to stabilize finances, Read More…