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South Haven City Council approves prosecuting attorney

By James Windell On the agenda for the last South Haven City Council meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, was the selection of a Prosecuting Attorney for the City.Mark A. Manning has been South Haven’s prosecuting attorney for many years, however, he announced he was ready to give up the position several months ago.“The City Read More…

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Students help plant salmon fingerlings in Black River

South Haven Rotarians joined fourth and fifth graders from North Shore elementary school in planting salmon fingerlings in the Black River on Wednesday, May 7.The planting was the culmination of an annual project. The life of the fish started as spawned eggs which hatched into immotile larvae and eventually fingerlings large enough for planting.The project is Read More…

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Upgrades made at Paw Paw Waste and Recycling Center

PAW PAW – Paw Paw Township, along with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) made some big changes with upgrades over the last year at the Paw Paw Waste and Recycling Center, 38016 W. Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw.Paw Paw Township and Van Buren Conservation District officials said the upgrades will bring residents a seamless Read More…

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Paz is Mattawan’s first ever to win award

Alejandra Tienda Paz, a senior at Mattawan High School, became the district’s first ever recipient of the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. She earned the prestigious recognition for her proficiency in both English and Spanish and will receive a special seal on her diploma. The district said several more students are on track to earn this Read More…

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Paw Paw High School mural sparks mental health conversations

PAW PAW – At Paw Paw High School, Art Teacher Sarah Bentley and English Teacher Sean Kubik, along with their students, are collaborating with visiting artist, Marlo Broughton, to create an artistic outdoor mural that celebrates the community and encourages mental health discussions among students.The project is a giant leap of faith and a way Read More…

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Gold Star Mothers to host military suicide awareness walk-a-thon

PAW PAW – American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. (AGSM) will host its third Military Suicide Awareness Walk-A-Thon, Sunday, May 18. Registration begins at noon with the walk at 1 p.m. The walk starts and ends in the Maple City Veterans Memorial Park, 510 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw.“This is a family friendly event. Come show Read More…

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TR City Commission meetings return to 6 p.m.

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus said previously that changing the start time for Three Rivers City Commission meetings from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. was a “trial” for the summer. That trial never even made it to the summer months. On Tuesday, the Three Rivers City Commission Read More…

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Pope Leo XIV attended seminary in Laketown Township

By Jim HaydenCorrespondent The new Pope attended classes at the St. Augustine Seminary in Laketown Township, the site of what is now the Felt Mansion and Shore Acres Park.Robert F. Provost, 69, who is now known as Pope Leo XIV, attended a “minor seminary in Allegan County,” according to local media reports and confirmed in Read More…

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JPS names Jeremy Patterson as new superintendent

Jeremy Patterson has been chosen as the next Jackson Public Schools superintendent. The district has been looking to fill the position since Superintendent Jeff Beal announced his resignation earlier this year. The choice between Patterson, who has been the assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum since 2022, and Julie Baker, assistant superintendent of elementary curriculum and Read More…