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Holiday spirit shines bright in South Haven over weekend

By James Windell It couldn’t have been a more fitting holiday kickoff than the Holiday in the Park event on Friday, November 28, 2025.The event, organized by Visit South Haven, brought people to downtown South Haven where everybody was having fun.By 4:00 pm, the downtown area, especially around Dyckman park was bustling with people as Read More…

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Gobles tree farm sends nearly 650 Christmas trees to military bases

State Rep. Pauline Wendzel took part in the 20th annual Trees for Troops event hosted by Wahmhoff Farms Nursery, Gobles. Nearly 650 trees were loaded Monday morning, Dec. 1, by approximately 100 volunteers (including Wahmhoff representatives) into FedEx trailers and will be delivered to military bases in Hurlburt Field, Florida, Fort Rucker, Alabama, Fort Polk, Read More…

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Van Buren villages begin holiday celebrations this weekend

Lawrence to welcome Santa Claus LAWRENCE – The 11th annual Lawrence Hometown Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, with a Light Up Parade at 6 p.m., beginning at Lawrence Public Schools, and will travel to the Lawrence Village Park, where the Village Christmas Tree will be lit at 6:30 p.m., following the parade. Read More…

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Paw Paw prepares for Christmas in the Village

PAW PAW – Paw Paw will sparkle with holiday cheer this season as the community debuts its new Christmas in the Village celebration – two days of festivities, local spirit, and small-town magic.The event kicks off Friday, Dec. 12, with the Lighted Holiday Parade at 6 p.m. through downtown, led by this year’s Grand Marshals, Read More…

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Schoolcraft stymied in state finals loss to Menominee

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director DETROIT — Schoolcraft’s first trip to the MHSAA Division 7 football state finals since 2001 Sunday ended in defeat, as the Eagles were stifled by a relentless Menominee team in a 34-6 loss at Ford Field. Menominee dominated the game from start to finish, especially on defense. The Maroons held the Read More…

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Snow-removal emergency declared in Sturgis

The city of Sturgis has declared a snow-removal emergency, effective beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, due to a forecast of accumulation of more than 4 inches. By ordinance, during a declared snow removal emergency parking is prohibited on all city streets. Any vehicle parked on the street is subject to towing and a Read More…

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Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support 

Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support  On Sunday, Nov. 30, two events are scheduled to honor Brittany Wallace Shank, who went missing seven years ago.  Shank went missing around 9 p.m. Nov. 30, 2018, following a vehicle crash.   The event is structured in two parts.  VFW, Fawn River Road, Sturgis, 2-4:30 p.m. Read More…