Lawrence

Fugitives arrested near Lawrence

Published by admin on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:12am

LAWRENCE - Two parole fugitives were arrested late Saturday night, Nov. 24, in Lawrence Township. One individual tried to escape authorities by hiding under a trap door inside a residence, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.

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Lawrence’s Hometown Christmas to feature Santa, ice sculpting, chili cook-off, lighted parade

Published by admin on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 8:56am

LAWRENCE - Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Lawrence and will be at the Old Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Lawrence Elementary students donate to pantry

Published by admin on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 9:50am

LAWRENCE - More than 1,100 items from the Lawrence Elementary School were delivered this week to the Lawrence Community Food Pantry, at the Lawrence United Methodist Church, where they will be distributed to Lawrence area residents in the coming weeks.

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Lawrence planners consider site plans for projects on VBISD property

Published by admin on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 8:33am

LAWRENCE - The Village of Lawrence Planning Commission will meet Nov. 26, at 7 p.m.

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Local Potawatomi to discuss tribe’s history

Published by admin on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 8:11am

LAWRENCE - Rhonda Purcell, of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, will talk about local tribe history and culture with an emphasis on their language restoration efforts.

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Deputies arrest two on parole violations; others facing drug and various charges

Published by admin on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 8:16am

LAWRENCE - Reports of a parole absconder and possible drug activity at a Lawrence Township residence resulted in the arrests on Monday, Oct.

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Lawrence school board hires transportation superviso

Published by admin on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 8:29am

LAWRENCE - A new Lawrence Public Schools transportation supervisor was hired during the Lawrence Board of Education's Monday, Oct. 8, meeting.

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Lawrence Council approves village job descriptions

Published by admin on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 8:39am

LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Village Council Tuesday night approved job descriptions for the village clerk and treasurer posts.
The council approved a motion, following an earlier recommendation from the council’s Personnel Committee.

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Haystack Supper to raise money for Amish school

Published by admin on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:59am

LAWRENCE - A Haystack Supper will be held Friday, Oct. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the new Lawrence Township Hall Offices, formerly the Lawrence Lions Club building.
Proceeds from the benefit will go to help build an area Amish school.

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Monthly fundraising dinners set at Lawrence Church

Published by admin on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:55am

LAWRENCE - The Lawrence United Methodist Church will resume its monthly fundraiser dinners, with the first one on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.
This month’s featured dinner will be meatloaf and mashed potatoes.