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Honoring 150 years of service... and those who continue to serve

Published by admin on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 8:55am

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No PFAS here

Published by admin on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 8:50am

PAW PAW - The Village of Paw Paw last week received PFAS test results for its primary wells from samples taken August 7, 2018, by the State of Michigan, according to Village Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality report stated PFAS was not

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Meet local candidates at non-partisan Paw Paw forum

Published by admin on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 8:44am

PAW PAW - County voters are invited to a public, non-partisan candidate forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 in Paw Paw. The event, sponsored by the Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce, Vineyard Press, Inc., and hosted by Freshwater Community Church, 600 E.

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United Way fundraising focused on “Building a Better Community”

Published by admin on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 8:34am

PAW PAW - “Building a Better Community!” is the theme of this year’s Van Buren County United Way Campaign.

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Local artists’ work up for bid at SMAA dinner

Published by admin on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 9:13am

PAW PAW - The Southwest Michigan Artists’ Association (SMAA) will host its annual Art of Plenty “Auction for the ART of it!” on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Paw Paw Lions Club, 59050 C. Rd. 665, Paw Paw.

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Bronson offers several options for flu vaccines

Published by admin on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 9:10am

Bronson Healthcare reminds area residents that it is important to get an influenza vaccination each year. A flu vaccine can prevent influenza, reduce the severity of symptoms, shorten the duration of illness, reduce missed work and school days and reduce the risk of hospitalization.

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Rep. Griffin to meet with local residents

Published by admin on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:53am

   State Rep. Beth Griffin will sit down with local residents on Monday, Oct. 8 at the following times and locations:
   • 10 to 11 a.m. at Keeler Township Hall, 64121 Territorial Road;
   • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Arlington Township Hall, 52022 34th Avenue;

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Almena Twp. enlists input on services for senior citizens

Published by admin on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:34am

ALMENA TOWNSHIP - The Almena Township Board encourages Almena Township senior residents to attend the next regular board meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 17, to give input on what senior services they would like to pursue.

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Kalamazoo man sentenced for his part in two-county meth distribution operation

Published by admin on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:08am

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Attorney Andrew Byerly Birge announced Wednesday that Michael Donnell Neeley, 39, of Kalamazoo, MI, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Janet T.

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Flu shot clinics offered at county sites

Published by admin on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:09am

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department began hosting flu clinics this week across the area The flu clinic schedule, available online at vbcassdhd.org/flu, runs through November 14.