Van Buren County

FAIR WINNERS

Published by admin on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 9:58am

Megan Miller, left, a member of the Porter Busy Fingers 4-H Club, was named the Senior Small Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes winner at last month’s Van Buren Youth Fair.

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Going Back PACKED

Published by admin on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:59am

The 13th annual Van Buren County Back to School Bonanza was held Monday at the Van Buren Intermediate School District’s Technology Center in Lawrence. Families lined up waiting their turn as more than 1,300 backpacks were given away during the three-hour period.

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Mr. Godfrey goes to Washington

Published by admin on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:54am

Van Buren County Commissioner Chairman Richard Godfrey was part of the Michigan County Commissioner Convention held Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the White House. Representatives from 23 of Michigan’s 83 counties took part in the event, held in the South Court Auditorium.

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"Boys in Blue" author returns to VBRGS

Published by admin on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:51am

John Urschel, author of the Michigan Boys in Blue Civil War series of sourcebooks, will give a presentation entitled “Life After Andersonville” at the next regular meeting of the Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society on August 28.

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SENIOR SERVICES of VAN BUREN COUNTY

Published by admin on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:45am

Bangor
Senior Activity Center
Simpson United Methodist Church, 507 Joy St.

August 21
12:30 p.m. – LUNCH and Bingo

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Richard Barden retires from service on VBISD Board

Published by admin on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:43am

LAWRENCE - After serving 41 years on the Van Buren Intermediate School District Board, 17 as its president, Richard Barden has announced he will step down from the post September 1.

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Van Buren County Senior Services receives donation

Published by admin on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:09am

Jean Gregory, center in photo, presents a check for $1,500 from the Paw Paw Service League to Diane Rigozzi, left, and Jennifer Carver, both of Van Buren County Senior Services during the VBCSS Volunteer Luncheon in South Haven in May.

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2017 Great Lakes Burn Camp parade held

Published by admin on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 9:27am

Van Buren County fire departments and districts were well represented in the 2017 Great Lakes Burn Camp parade.

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Paw Paw State Police Post seeking “Angel” volunteers

Published by admin on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 9:25am

PAW PAW - To assist people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program.