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First new condos in a decade unveiled

By James Windell The first new condominiums in a decade were unveiled to the public on February 13, 2025.Located at A1 N. Bailey Ave., the three-story, three-bed, three-bath and three-balcony condos overlook the Black River that provides direct access to Lake Michigan.According to Ryan Servatius, a South Haven broker, the condos were developed by the Read More…

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Rich Greene advocates for short term rentals

By James Windell Rich Greene has always found himself in an advocacy position. Whether it was when he was in the Persian Gulf as a Navy Hospital Corpsman, as a special education teacher in Chicago working with the impoverished, or, currently, fighting for the rights of Short Term Rental owners.“I’ve been lucky to gain a Read More…

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Parks Commission approves donation of beach wheelchairs

By James Windell Over two million people visit South Haven every year. And most of those visitors come to South Haven during the summer months, attracted by the sandy beaches and the blue waters of Lake Michigan.But an estimated 6 % of Americans have a physical disability that limit their mobility. That means that upwards Read More…

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Masonic Lodge makes donation for child safety

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Paw Paw-Lawton Masonic Lodge No. 25 presented a check for $1,060 to Child Safety of America, Inc. The donation was made during the monthly meeting of the lodge. Funds provided by the organization were made possible from the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundations Lodge Charity Account.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott attended Read More…

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PPPS welcomes new Later Elementary principal

Paw Paw Public Schools recently welcomed Carolyn Murray as its new Paw Paw Later Elementary principal. She succeeds former Paw Paw LES Principal Jeremy Davison, who was recently named as the district’s new superintendent.Before joining PPPS, Murray served as principal at St. Mary Catholic School, Paw Paw. Prior to that, she taught kindergarten and second Read More…

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Ceremony held for Lawton Hall of Fame inductees

On Feb. 14, Lawton Community Schools held a ceremony for the 2024-25 Lawton BlueDevil Hall of Fame inductees. Named to this year’s Hall of Fame induction class areJanine and Troy Johnson (shown second from left and center) – Outstanding dedication incoaching, volunteerism, and supporting Lawton Community Schools’ students. The lateDixie Boothby (represented by her daughter, Read More…

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Three inducted in to Paw Paw Hall of Fame

This year’s inductees to the Paw Paw Hall of Fame include from left, Michael Roy, Erik Laskovy (accepted on behalf of his mother, Diane Peter and Roy’s daughter, Kellin Laskovy), and Perry Richardson. The three were inducted in ceremonies held Feb. 14, at the Paw Paw High School gymnasium.Courier-Leader photo/Paul Garrod

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Man faces charges after vehicle travels off roadway with two small children inside

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com KEELER TWP. – A Pullman area man faces charges of OWI and child endangerment after his vehicle, with two small children inside, traveled off the roadway in Keeler Township. He alleg-edly passed out, with the children still inside and dangerous wind chill that night, according to a press release from the Read More…

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Lawrence girls defeat Bloomingdale

By John RaffelCorrespondent It was Lawrence, 39, Bloomingdale 21 in girls basketball action on Monday.Junior Carolina Mancera had 19 points while sophomore Colleen McCaw has 14 points.Lawrence lost on Feb. 14 to Decatur 35-30.Hailey Camp had 13 points for Lawrence.On Feb 11, Lauren lost to Centreville 48-23. Camp had 13 points for Lawrence.Lawrence beat Eau Read More…