Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of Phillip and Lucy (Zienczonek) Cline. Terry was a welder by trade. He will be remembered Read More…
James Windell The newly reconstructed South Haven Skate Park was officially opened on Sunday, September 29 with a ceremony highlighted by South Haven Mayor Annie Brown cutting the red ribbon.The just-completed and refurbished skate park is located at 901 East Wells Street. Surrounded by trees, the park features a large concrete bowl as well as Read More…
James Windell The Standpipe on Blue Star Highway, a water storage tank that was built more than 100 years ago, is literally falling apart and must be replaced with a new water storage tower. A new water pump station is required, water mains need updating, and approximately 2,100 lead service lines have to be replaced Read More…
SOUTH HAVEN – The South Haven Police Department released the following statement on Monday, Sept. 30, regarding the investigation into anti-Semitic fliers that were distributed in several neighborhoods overnight (Sunday, Sept. 29).“The South Haven Police Department condemns in the strongest terms the distribution of anti-Semitic fliers found in our community. These hateful messages do not Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com GENEVA TWP. – A 30-year-old South Haven area felon faces a charge of resisting and obstructing, following his arrest Thursday, Sept. 26, in Geneva Township, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff Office. Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that detectives with the Van Buren County Read More…
On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge marked its 175th anniversary, holding a rededication ceremony, followed by a luncheon, and speakers. Members of the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge 25 are shown. Also taking part in the rededication ceremony were state Grand Lodge officers.Courier-Leader photo /Paul Garrod By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – On Saturday, Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Van Buren County Commissioners on Sept. 24, reviewed and approved the annual memorandum of agreement between Van Buren County and Michigan State University (MSU) for MSU Extension services to be provided in Van Buren County during FY 2024-2025.The agreement outlines the financial commitment for services, including a base Read More…
SOUTH HAVEN – The South Haven Police Department released the following statement on Monday, Sept. 30, regarding the investigation into anti-Semitic fliers that were distributed in several neighborhoods overnight (Sunday, Sept. 29).“The South Haven Police Department condemns in the strongest terms the distribution of anti-Semitic fliers found in our community. These hateful messages do not Read More…
Readers of this column know I have been an avid proponent of balancing the federal budget. Our leaders simply refuse to turn off the money spending spigot, i.e., one has to only listen to the two presidential candidates and their promises to spend even more, with nary a mention that spending is out of control.Simply Read More…