Area News

Free college tuition available to SW Michigan frontline workers

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:58am

Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is on a mission to help southwest Michigan frontline pandemic workers make informed decisions about their next steps of applying and attending college at no cost.

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Sheriff warns public of multiple scams

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:48am

PAW PAW - Van Buren County Sheriff Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott warns the community that there are currently multiple scams being reported.

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AAA offers car seat safety reminders to parents

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:43am

During National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 20-26, AAA - The Auto Club Group reminded parents and caregivers how to make sure their children are riding safely and securely in the family vehicle.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

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Former State Trooper spoke of his career with pride

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:41am

PAW PAW - Former colleagues of retired Michigan State Trooper Marvin Flick, who passed away Sept. 15, fondly remembered his dedication to his profession, and community.

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Paw Paw High School Class of 1977 get-together held

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:20am

A get-together for the Paw Paw High School Class of 1977 was held Saturday, Sept. 19, at McCarty’s North 40 Sports Bar and Grille, Paw Paw.

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Paw Paw Schools seek community’s input on district facilities

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:20am

PAW PAW - The Paw Paw Public Schools administration and Board of Education are seeking community input regarding the state of the district facilities and potential improvements.

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County 4-Hers recognized as outstanding

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:17am

    Several area 4-Hers have received county medals during a 4-H Youth and Volunteer Recognition held by Zoom on Sunday, Sept. 20.
   Recipients included:
   Personalization - Hayden Bigelow, Porter Busy Fingers.
   Rabbits - Hailey McLe-more, Porter Busy Fingers.

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Youth Hunter fills tag

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:15am

On the Sunday of the state’s youth deer hunt, Beck Stoynoff, 12-year-old son of Brian and Heather Stoynoff of Newberry, filled his tag while hunting near Paw Paw with his grandfather. The buck was his best to date.

Photo courtesy of Brian Stoynoff

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Paw Paw Twp. contracts with village for sewer system maintenance

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:14am

PAW PAW - The Paw Paw Township Board at its Sept. 14 meeting, approved a new contract with the Village of Paw Paw for the operation and maintenance of the township sewer system.

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Body recovered at South Haven’s North Pier may be swimmer missing since Sept. 6

Published by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:13am

Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said in a press release that individuals aboard a fishing boat reported the discovery of a body thought to be that of a swimmer who went missing Sunday, Sept. 6, while swimming at the South Beach, South Haven.