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SHARA surprised Council delayed Recreation Director approval
By James Windell Based on the interest in the proposed Community Recreation Director agreement, which the South Haven City council did not approve on April 7, it was not surprising that the topic would come up at the South Haven Area Recreation Authority regular meeting on April 15, 2025.What was surprising was the intense emotions Read More…
City Council holds capital improvements workshop
By James Windell In a special workshop meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, the South Haven City Council received a capital improvement plan.Presenting a 90-minute slide presentation on capital improvement for the years 2026 to 2032 was Department of Public Works Director Dana Burd. He explained that a capital improvement plan (CIP) lays out the Read More…
Harbors may be affected by EGLE mandate
By James Windell Earlier this month Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga released a statement regarding the Whitmer Administration’s “ill-defined” EGLE requirements for PFAS testing as a condition for harbor dredging.EGLE is the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. It is responsible for Michigan’s waterways among other things.Huizenga’s press release said that the U.S. Army Read More…
County man wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery’s Cashword
A lucky mistake led to a big payday and a treasure hunt for a Van Buren County man who won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Major Cashword instant game.“I play Cashword tickets occasionally, but purchasing this ticket was a total fluke,” said the lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous. “I asked the cashier Read More…
Hartford teenagers honored by Sheriff for putting out fire
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com HARTFORD – Two Hartford teenagers, students at Hartford High School, were recently honored by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office for their quick actions in putting out a construction trailer fire.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said on March 13, three juveniles set a construction trailer on fire in Hartford. Two Read More…
Protest raises $863 for Eleanor’s Food Pantry
PAW PAW – More than 150 people demonstrated in Paw Paw as part of the Take America Back protests held around the country on Saturday, April 19. The protests are in opposition to the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE.Protest organizers raised $863 in donations for Eleanor’s Food Pantry in Paw Paw, which experienced cuts Read More…
Paw Paw softball sweeps Three Rivers
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw is 8-1 in girls softball after sweeping Three Rivers 13-9 and 11-9 on April 18.Paw Paw had 18 hits in the first game. Elizabeth Vanderburg had a home run. Bella Clemons was the winning pitcher. Aliya Edson, Elizabeth Vanderburg and Clemons had three hits apiece.Cami Vandermeeden and Read More…
Sturgis city notes: West Street closure, brush collection and hydrant-flushing
West West Street in Sturgis is closed to traffic April 21-25 at various intersections from North Centreville Road to North Street, for contractor utility work, officials announced. Travelers are asked to seek an alternate route and use caution in those areas. The city has begun another pass for brush pick-up throughout the city of Sturgis. Read More…
‘Cross Walk’ held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis
Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis held its traditional Good Friday “Cross Walk” on April 18. It began with a brief service at the chapel, then the group walked along Lakeview Avenue and other nearby streets, singing hymns along the way, including “How Great Thou Art,” “Amazing Grace” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” “Cross Walk” has Read More…