Van Buren County

Online scouting event offers a full day’s schedule

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:48am

    The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scouts of America will hold a Family Fun Fest online, Saturday, Aug. 8,  beginning at 11 a.m.

Small businesses may apply for ReStart funds

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:47am

    PAW PAW - The economic development organization serving Van Buren and Cass Counties is urging small businesses to complete applications for the Michigan Small Business Restart Program. The deadline to be considered for funding is August 5.

Mattawan car show is a go for Aug. 8

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:44am

    Mattawan - Although a full Wildcat Classic Car Show will not be held in Mattawan this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, car show organizers will host a Tucker Tough Cruise In, Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McGillen’s Crossing, Mattawan.

Red Cross seeks healthy donors

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:41am

    The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected.

SPOTLIGHTon students

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:36am

    Mattawan High School graduate Taylor Wiese has been named an assistant volleyball coach for the upcoming 2020 season at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI. Wiese was a four-year starter at libero and an All-American during her time at Hillsdale.

Youths’ essays spotlight their 4-H experiences

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:36am

    Every year, counties across Michigan offer 4-H youth ages 11 and 12 the opportunity to participate in Michigan 4-H State Awards Program 4-H Mark of Excellence essay contest. As part of the contest, each county may select two essays to be recognized as winners.

It was not a tornado

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:30am

    PAW PAW - The National Weather Service reported that the June 26 rain storm that raced through Van Buren County has been classified as a down burst with 80 to 90 mph winds.

Commissioners approve purchase of new patrol cars and updated equipment for Sheriff’s Office

Published by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:28am

      PAW PAW - Van Buren County Commissioners on Tuesday  approved a request from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of four new patrol cars to be included in the 2020-2021 budget.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Published by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:52am

As of July 29, 2020:

Primary Election • August 4

Published by admin on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 7:58am

    All Van Buren County voters will find at least one tax proposal on their Primary Election ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 4,  to decide  a 9-1-1 Service Charge increase.
    The ballot question will ask:

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