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Stolen property, drug paraphernalia found in Almena Township searches

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:58am

ALMENA TWP. - Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit detectives followed up on tip information and obtained a search warrant for a residence in Almena Township to search for stolen property.

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Miss Lawrence fundraiser set for July 20

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:54am

LAWRENCE - The Miss Lawrence Scholarship Pageant will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Saturday, July 20, at LaCantina Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria, 139 W. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw.

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VBRGS to look at history of immigration, naturalization

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:53am

LAWRENCE - The next meeting of the Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society will be held on Monday, July 22, at the Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw Street in Lawrence.

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Paw Paw Twp. Board reviews road drain project

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:50am

PAW PAW - Costs associated with a Paw Paw Township road drain project on Hillside Drive were discussed Monday night during the Paw Paw Township Board meeting.

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Summer food programs at Paw Paw and Mattawan schools serve daily lunches to district children

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:49am

Two area school districts are providing daily lunches for students through the summer with the “Meet Up and Eat Up” Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

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Historical Museum is busy in July

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:48am

HARTFORD - The Van Buren County Historical Museum, 58471 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford, has lined up several Sunday Speakers for this month and August.

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Grand opening of Bombas in Lawton

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:47am

Bombas, 116 E. Second St., Lawton, and owners Matt and Abe Trevino, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony with members of the Lawton Village Council and Lawton Downtown Development Authority. Bombas is known for its barbecue and bold, Mexican-influenced food.

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On Vacation? Access Social Security from Anywhere

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:39am

It’s summer and millions of families are enjoying our nation’s beaches, forests, and mountains before the school season begins. If you’re on vacation this summer, know that you can access Social Security’s online services anywhere you have an internet connection.

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Senior Services of Van Buren County

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:37am

Gobles Senior Activity Center
United Methodist Church, 210 East Exchange St., Gobles

July 26
11 a.m. – Games
Noon – Lunch
1 p.m. - Bingo

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Youth Fair activities will include hands-on 4-H Science Blast

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:34am

PAW PAW - Children ages 5-12 and their families are invited to the 4-H Science Blast, from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, Kids’ Day, at the Van Buren Youth Fair.