Area News

Paw Paw Twp. hires new planner

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:55am

PAW PAW - During a special meeting held Wednesday morning, June 24, the Paw Paw Township Board approved the hire of a new township planner.

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MDHHS reminds to avoid foam on Michigan lakes and rivers known to have PFAS in the water

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:48am

With the summer recreation season here, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is issuing a reminder that everyone should avoid foam on Michigan lakes and rivers known to have per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the water.

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Accessible absent voter ballot application now available

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:45am

The Michigan Bureau of Elections has launched an accessible absent voter ballot application that can be used to apply for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot for the August Election.

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SPOTLIGHT on students

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:43am

Brooklyn Deming of Paw Paw has been named to the Dean’s List of distinguished students for the 2020 Winter Term at Knox College, Galesburg, IL. To receive recognition, a student must have earned a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Deming’s major is Psychology at Knox.

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MSUE Southwest Michigan fruit update • June 30, 2020

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:41am

The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.

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Paw Paw 2020 grads will leave memories behind

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:31am

PAW PAW - The results of a recent survey of Paw Paw High School seniors reported a low number of students who wanted to participate in a traditional graduation ceremony, thus canceling the event proposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Biz Bucks contest, sidewalk sales Paw Paw Strong

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:24am

PAW PAW - Banners went up in downtown Paw Paw during the past week in support of local businesses, and to draw attention to the Downtown Development Authority’s Biz Bucks contest. Shoppers and other patrons are invited to enter a weekly drawing for $100 in “Biz Bucks” that may b

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Storm packs a punch

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:20am

LAWRENCE - Friday night’s rain and thunderstorm packed a punch, and initially left thousands of area residents with no electric power, and plenty of storm debris to clean up.