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

City Council approves plan to begin lifeguard program

By James Windell Double Haul Solutions (DHS), the consulting firm hired by the City of South Haven to advise how the City could best implement a lifeguard program, presented its report to the City Council.Three staff members from DHS made their presentation on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the regular City Council meeting. DHS’ Nate Read More…

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First draft of County Facilities Master Plan unveiled

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com HARTFORD – The first draft of the Van Buren County Facilities Master Plan was unveiled Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, during an initial meeting for Van Buren County Board of Commissioners/administration, Van Buren County Courts, County Elected Officials and community partners. The meeting was held at the Human Services West Building West.Van Buren County Administrator John Faul Read More…

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Redmond honored for 50 years of service through emergency medical care

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Paw Paw Quick Response Leader John Redmond was honored Sunday, Nov. 23, during a retirement ceremony marking his 50 years of service through emergency medical care.During a ceremony held at the Paw Paw Fire Department, Redmond received tributes from the Paw Paw Fire Department, the Village of Paw Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

‘Make We Merry’ holiday variety show being revived by TRAM

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For decades, Make We Merry was a staple of the holiday season in the Three Rivers area. The annual holiday variety show, originally put on by the Three Rivers Community Players as their annual fundraiser, brought together soloists, choirs and more as a way to usher in the Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Marshall’s Eastend Studio & Gallery’s holiday market attracts artists and buyers.

by Sylvia Benavidez Despite online shopping, Eastend Studio & Gallery Holiday Market continues to have success. Having a holiday market that introduces more than traditional art at Marshall’s Eastend Studio & Gallery may seem counter-intuitive to some, but for Executive Director Jennifer Darling, the market goes right along with their mission. “I joined (the gallery) Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Taylor Wilcher receives bond modification in Lusch murder case

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Taylor Wilcher, who allegedly was involved in the death of John Lusch on April 20, appeared Nov. 18 before Judge John McBain in the 4th Circuit Court, Jackson to ask for a bond modification. Her attorney, Daniel Willman, argued for the modification, based on the theory that she is “a Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

O’Rourke claims self defense; gang involvement in Flowers murder case

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer  Joseph O’Rourke was in 4th Circuit Court on Nov. 18 for a Motion Hearing  for Other Acts Evidence with his attorney, Lucas X. Dillon, Assistant Prosecutor Nathan Hull, and Hon. John McBain, presiding. Dillon is arguing a self-defense defense for his client in the murder of Emarion Flowers, who was Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Three wars, seven heroes to be honored along M-60

By Ken Wyatt Under legislation approved by the Michigan House of Representatives, portions of M-60 in western Jackson County would honor area men killed in three wars. Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport, introduced House Bill 5089, which would rename three stretches of the highway as follows: M-60 from Emerson Road to N. Cross Road would become Read More…