Area News

Student-run event raises funds for Parkinson’s Disease

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:55am

LAWRENCE - A Lawton Community Schools student, and student at Van Buren Tech in Lawrence, recently completed a successful fundraiser for Parkinson’s Disease.

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YOUR VAN BUREN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION WANTS YOU TO KNOW...

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:54am

LAWRENCE - On March 10, Van Buren County residents will, once again, have the opportunity to vote on the county-wide road millage for four more years, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Road Commission.

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064 Sports offering team play and mentoring to Lawrence youths

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:46am

LAWRENCE - A new Lawrence youth sports program is hitting the ground running.
064 Sports, Inc., a non-profit, 501 C3 organization, was developed and named from the last three numbers of the Lawrence Zip Code.

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Building skills by building homes

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:38am

LAWRENCE - Van Buren Tech Construction Trades recently developed a relationship with a local business, Woodsmiths Custom Millwork, of Kalamazoo, with the goal of increasing student skill training for post secondary employment.

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Volunteer workday set at Portman Preserve

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:11am

PAW PAW - On Saturday, Feb. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m., Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy staff and volunteers will host a community stewardship workday at the Portman Nature Preserve.

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The VBCD Seeks Input about County’s Natural Resources

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:07am

Every few years, the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) looks for feedback about natural resources and conservation in the county.

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Farming for the Future Conference to be Held in Lawrence

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:04am

LAWRENCE - North Dakota-based farmer and author Gabe Brown will be the keynote speaker at the Van Buren Conservation District’s annual “Farming for the Future” conference. The free event will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at the Van Buren Conference Center in Lawrence.

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Sheriff Abbott nominated for National Sheriff of the Year

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:52am

PAW PAW - The 2019 National Sheriff of the Year was announced this week at the 2020 National Sheriff’s Association winter conference in Tampa, FL.

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SOS Mobile Office to be in Lawrence

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:50am

    LAWRENCE - The Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the Van Buren District Library Lawrence Community Branch, Monday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   The mobile office allows individuals to:
   •Renew driver’s licenses and ID cards;

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Bronson Announces Executive Promotions in Van Buren County

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:49am

Kirk Richardson, senior vice president and chief operating officer/chief nursing officer for Bronson LakeView and Bronson South Haven hospitals, has been promoted to senior vice president of community care for the Bronson Healthcare system.