Van Buren County

Concert donations will benefit Van Buren CROP Walk

Published by admin on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 9:24am

PAW PAW - A benefit concert for Eastern Van Buren County CROP Walk, featuring local Christian music artist Jean Watson, and several other musicians, will be held Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, 201 W. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw.

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VBISD Technology Center announces student scholarship and award winners

Published by admin on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 9:08am

LAWRENCE - The Van Buren Intermediate School District’s Technology Center recently announced scholarship and other awards winners.
Winners of this year’s Cluster Scholarships include the following:

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USDA Conservation Funds available for St. Joseph River Watershed

Published by admin on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 9:01am

Michigan farmers in the St. Joseph River watershed have until May 18, 2018, to submit applications for the current round of conservation financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Superintendents and law enforcement discuss ways to address school threats

Published by admin on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 8:44am

PAW PAW - Since the Feb.

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I-94 to be repaired near Lawrence

Published by admin on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 8:19am

LAWRENCE - Interstate 94 repaving near Lawrence will start this Monday, April 16, according to an announcement from the Michigan Department of Transportation.

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Senior Services of Van Buren County appoints new Director

Published by admin on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 8:11am

The board of directors for Senior Services of Van Buren County has appointed Diane Rigozzi to the role of Executive Director. Rigozzi, who was selected earlier this month from a field of 19 applicants, replaces Jennifer Carver, who retired in December.

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Teen writers have until April 14 to submit contest entries

Published by admin on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:01am

The deadline is near for aspiring young writers to enter the 2018 Van Buren County Teen Creative Writing Challenge. Writers in grades seven through 12 are encouraged to submit one poem, short story, or work of visual cover art no later than Saturday, April 14.

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Public input sought to assess Co. court services

Published by admin on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 9:31am

PAW PAW - During the week of April 16, 2018, the Van Buren County Courts will conduct the 2018 Trial Court Public Satisfaction Survey as distributed by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO).

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County 4-Hers are first at regional natural resources competition

Published by admin on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 8:51am

The Van Buren Voyagers 4-H Club recently captured top honors in the Region 4 Envirothon competition held at Ft. Custer Learning Center.

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Rep. Griffin to run for re-election

Published by admin on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 9:32am

On March 15, State Representative Beth Griffin officially announced her plans to run for re-election as the representative of Michigan’s 66th House District.