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Nationwide “Hands Off” protest held April 5 in Paw Paw

PAW PAW – More than 250 people joined in the nationwide mass mobilization protest Saturday morning at the Maple Lake Amphitheatre, Paw Paw. The event included speakers, music, food, and a protest march through the downtown.The guest speaker was Justin Mendoza, chair of the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party.“We have to remember that none of this Read More…

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Illinois man drowns in Paw Paw River, Lawrence

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWRENCE – A 48-year-old Illinois man drowned Thursday afternoon, April 3, in the Paw Paw River, in the Village of Lawrence, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said Van Buren County Dispatch received a call shortly before 1 p.m. in Read More…

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Mattawan Lions Club and Mattawan MBA to host Easter events

MATTAWAN – The Mattawan Lions Club and Mattawan Business Association will host a Community Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Antwerp Activity Center, 24821 Front Ave., Mattawan.The all-ages community carnival will feature games for 50 cents each, with proceeds going to the Mattawan Lions Club Read More…

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Firefighters control fire that threatened two businesses

Firefighters quickly controlled a fire that threatened two businesses on the city’s north side on Saturday night.South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a report of smoke in the North Side Memories convenience store, 112 Dyckman Ave., at 8:30 p.m.An employee reported smoke coming from a rear storage room as she prepared to close Read More…

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South Haven solar project moving forward

By James Windell At the last South Haven City Council meeting, the council approved a resolution and an agreement ensuring that the South Haven Solar Project will move forward toward implementation.Resolution 2025-12, a resolution approving participation by South Haven Affordable Solar, LLC, was approved. And unanimously passed were Power Purchase and Interconnect Agreements with South Read More…

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Weather buoy makes way to deep waters

By Tom Renner The weather buoy, a Lake Michigan staple off South Haven’s coast for more than a decade, completed its journey from shore to deep waters on Friday.The buoy is owned and maintained by LimnoTech of Ann Arbor in collaboration with the South Haven Steelheaders, City of South Haven, and VanBuren County. 100% of Read More…