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Fugitives arrested near Lawrence

Published by admin on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:12am

    LAWRENCE - Two parole fugitives were arrested late Saturday night, Nov. 24, in Lawrence Township. One  individual tried to escape authorities by hiding under a trap door inside a residence, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.

In the spirit of giving back...

Published by admin on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 9:28am

    Two Paw Paw Public Schools teachers and a Lawrence Public Schools teacher were among 40 area winners of Honor Credit Union’s ninth annual Teacher Awards.

Antwerp Township Seniors

Published by admin on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 9:11am

    Nearly 200 people were served a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, as part of the Antwerp Seniors program, Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Antwerp Activity Center. The turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, and gravy were prepared by Premier Catering. Pies were purchased from Sam’s Club.

Many hands make bright holiday for troops

Published by admin on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 8:54am

    More than 50 community volunteers and employees from Wahmhoff Farms Nursery, 22330 M-40 Highway, Gobles, turned out Monday morning to take part in the  Trees for Troops event. Nearly 600 donated Christmas trees were loaded into  two FedEx trailers.

Home tour to benefit United Christian Services

Published by admin on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 1:56pm

   PAW PAW - United Christian Services introduces its premiere fundraiser this holiday season. Homes for the Holidays is a self-driving tour of five holiday decorated homes in the Paw Paw and surrounding area. The event takes place Sunday, Dec.  9, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Paw Paw Community Chorus to present Christmas Concert

Published by admin on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 10:08am

   PAW PAW - The Paw Paw Community Chorus, sponsored by the Paw Paw High School Choirs, will present its 19th Christmas Concert, on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m., in the Paw Paw High School Performing Arts Center, 30609 Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw.

Pretty maids all in a row glow at Festival of Trees

Published by admin on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 10:04am

   LAWTON - The Lawton Lions Heritage Community Center was aglow last weekend with the 2018 Festival of Trees, an annual fundraiser for Senior Services of Van Buren County.

Samuel's Blankets receives donation

Published by admin on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 9:45am

  PAW PAW - Photo: Josh Gettig, owner of Van Buren Coffee Company, in Paw Paw, left, presents a symbolic check for $1,500 to Samuel VerHage, of Gobles, to be used for the boy’s mission to collect blankets for the homeless in the area.

Schultz family farm and microbrewery honored

Published by admin on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 9:32am

   The MSU Product Center hosted its 11th annual Making It In Michigan conference and Marketplace trade show on Thursday, Nov. 8.

ADOPTION DAY makes 5 new families

Published by admin on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 9:18am

   Michigan Adoption Day was celebrated in Van Buren County Circuit Court Family Division on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
   Five area families adopted six children during the event, which was presided over by the Hon. Jeffrey Dufon. 

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