Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Pullman sergeant dies in non-combat accident

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Fabian Gonzalez, 26, died this week in Iraq.Gonzalez was from Pullman.According to the DOD’s news release, Sergeant Gonzalez died on Tuesday, June 17, in Erbil, Iraq. The incident was non-combat related, though the details are still under investigation by military officials.Gonzalez Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

One injured when truck strikes two vehicles and pedestrian

On 06/22/25 around 01:53am, Allegan Central Dispatch received multiple phone calls about a serious accident involving a pick-up truck striking a pedestrian on Blue Star Highway near 63rd St in Laketown Township in Allegan County.  Preliminary investigation shows a victim was attempting to jumpstart another disabled vehicle that was off the roadway.  A south bound pick-up truck Read More…

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

Mattawan lacrosse player headed to St. Johns

By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan advanced to the state semifinals in lacrosse this season and among the reasons for that success was the standout play of Brody Hergott.It was his senior season.Mattawan lost to Detroit Country Day 20-11 in a state semifinal game.“They’re a very talented squad,” Hergott said. “We came out and played Read More…

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Groundbreaking for the Porter Legacy Dune Trails held

James Windell A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Porter Legacy Dunes Trail and Boardwalk, a unique new outdoor destination that will offer spectacular views of Lake Michigan and accessible recreation for all.The South Haven area already offers a variety of parks and nature areas, including beaches, hiking trails, and Read More…

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Pullman sergeant dies in non-combat accident

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Fabian Gonzalez, 26, died this week in Iraq.Gonzalez was from Pullman.According to the DOD’s news release, Sergeant Gonzalez died on Tuesday, June 17, in Erbil, Iraq. The incident was non-combat related, though the details are still under investigation by military officials.U.S. Read More…

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

Unconscious person found floating in water hospitalized

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a report of a person in distress on Lake Michigan approximately five miles south of the lighthouse on Monday evening. SHAES was dispatched at 6 p.m.A boater reported finding an unconscious person floating in the water. The boater was unable to get the victim out of the Read More…

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

Life Rings and lifeguards trigger discussion again at City Council

James Windell The South Haven City Council accepted the donation of 11 Life Rings to help improve beach and river safety.While accepting the donation presented by Mandy and Ryan Servatius at the regular City Council meeting on June 16, 2025, a motion was passed moments later to hire Double Haul Solutions (DHS), a project development Read More…

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Paw Paw Service League makes $2,000 for ballistic shields for police department

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Service League recently made a $2,000 contribution to the American Legion Post 68, to purchase Ballistic Shields for the Paw Paw Village Police Department.GVA (Gun Violence America) reported 971 cases of school shootings across the United States in 2024, (gun was brandished, fired, or bullet Read More…