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LG Energy suffers second major accident in two months
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher For the second time in less than two months, there’s been another major accident at LG Energy Solution. On Saturday, September 6th, there was a massive chemical spill at the Fillmore Township plant responsible for producing electric vehicle batteries, such as those in the Mustang Mach-E.According to a press release from the Holland Read More…
SHAES to commemorate Patriot Day
To commemorate Patriot Day and in honor of the 343 members of FDNY who perished on September 11, 2001, the South Haven Area Emergency Services Honor Guard will stand guard at the downtown South Haven Firefighters Memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11.The tribute will run from 8:46 a.m. (First plane hit the north tower) to 10:28 Read More…
DDA approves South Haven Pavilion improvements
By James Windell At the Downtown Development Authority Meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the DDA approved plans to move forward with proposed improvements to the pavilion in the downtown area.In introducing the project at the meeting, Suzanne Brock, DDA Director, said that at the July 9, 2025 DDA Board meeting, the DDA approved moving Read More…
South Haven police officer honored
By James Windell South Haven Police Officer Cooper Carns was honored at the South Haven City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.Interim Police Chief Adam DeBoer said that Carns was being honored with a Lifesaving Award because of his quick actions that saved a nan’s life recently.In presenting the award, DeBoer said that Officer Read More…
South Haven City Council discusses housing
James Windell The ambiance at Elkenburg Park in South Haven Ward One was more like a picnic than a formal City Council meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2025.Holding their regular meeting on a sunny, pleasantly warm summer evening, the South Haven City Council met outside for the first time in two years. Before the meeting, Read More…
Wine and Harvest Festival does Paw Paw proud
From grape stomping to sipping wine, a great weekend was “uncorked” Courier Leader photos/ Paul Garrod
Paw Paw soccer wins 2-1
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The boys soccer team faced off Monday night vs. No. 8 ranked Potter’s House. JV started the night out strong with a 1-0 win. Ethan Leaser scored assisted by Colby Barnett. Nate Klein and Ethan Leaser combined for the shutout in goal.Varsity continued the strong night with a 2-1 Read More…
Three Rivers survives late Dowagiac surge to move to 2-0
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ defense showed up at the right place at the right time late in their game Friday against Dowagiac to stifle a late comeback from the Chieftans and get the win in the Wildcats’ home opener, 21-17. The Wildcats led 21-3 at the end of the third Read More…
Cass County BOC votes to terminate Administrator
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to part ways with Patrick Jordan following an investigation into allegations of derogatory comments made in the workplace. Jordan was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday, Aug. 15, after the Board of Commissioners received reports that Jordan had made discriminatory comments about two Read More…