The American flag waves in the breeze atop South Haven’s new water tower on Blue Star Highway. The flag can be seen for miles. It is very fitting as our nation observes Memorial Day this Monday.
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Recount scheduled for tied Hopkins Schools’ bond
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recount has officially been scheduled following the tied outcome of the Hopkins Public Schools bond proposal election earlier this month.According to a notice issued by the Allegan County Clerk’s Office, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers received a recount petition on May 13 and will meet Wednesday, May 27 at Read More…
South Haven improves to 23-7
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — South Haven’s softball team fell to 23-7 overall on May 16 with a 9-2 loss to Kalamazoo Christian.Madi Duda had two hits for the Rams while Raegan Hahn and Mia Holtmann both had RBIs.Addison Dekoning was the losing pitcher allowing six runs on 11 hits.Earlier in the day, South Read More…
Mike’s Musings: On this Memorial Day
Editor’s Note: I thought I would use my space to sometimes contributor, Jeffrey Brasie. As a Vietnam veteran, he offers a movie, book and TV show that honor best those that served. By: Jeffrey D. Brasie, M.A,This coming Monday, May 25th Americans will reflect and honor Memorial Day. Our Canadian neighbors recognize their Memorial Day Read More…
South Haven hires new city clerk Brittany Abrams
By James Windell The City of South Haven has a new City Clerk after the City Council approved the hiring of Brittany Abrams at the May 18, 2026, regular meeting.The City has been operating without a City Clerk since April 30, 2026, when Megan Kiker resigned after serving for six years as a City employee.Brittany Read More…
Senior actors find a home at Readers Theater
By James Windell Sherry Saenz loves being an actor.“What I enjoy most about being in plays is the ability to step into someone else’s story and to help bring that story to life,” says the South Haven resident. “Mainly, I enjoy the challenge of getting out of my own head to bring a character to Read More…
South Haven City Council approves Master Plan
By James Windell The City of South Haven’s Master Plan is the city’s long‑range blueprint for how it should grow, develop, and invest over the next five to 20 years.Not only is it a blueprint, but it also serves as a guide that determines how everything – from land use to infrastructure to community services Read More…
Area towns to hold Memorial Day services
LAWRENCELawrence will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., Monday, May 25, with a service to follow at Lawrence Village Park. Over 1,000 luminaries, representing Lawrence area military veterans, will be on display at Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, at approximately 8:30 p.m. LAWTONThe Village of Lawton will hold a Memorial Day Parade, May 25, sponsored Read More…
Veterans’ monuments undergo restoration at Lawton cemetery
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernew4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – What began as a project last fall to restore tombstones of service veterans buried in a Lawton cemetery, doing it out of the goodness of her heart to help out, continued last Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17.Laurie Bastian, of Lawton, and a group of approximately 20 volunteers, Read More…
Deputies honored for lifesaving efforts
On May 12, 2026, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Erickson, Deputy Cody Bingaman, K-9 Charlie, and Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Larry Weers were honored during the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners meeting for their actions during an incident that occurred on April 17, 2026. The awards were presented by Van Read More…