Van Buren County

Market Van Buren hosts economic development summit with community stakeholders

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 9:12am

LAWRENCE - It was a day of education and a call to action when more than 60 leaders from over 20 communities gathered recently to discuss the latest in economic development at the Local Unit of Government Summit hosted by Market Van Buren.

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Van Buren County Historical Society and Museum receives donation

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 9:11am

Rose Rook , of the Paw Paw Area Rotary Club, left, presents a check to Sandy Merchant, President of the Van Buren County Historical Society and Museum. Merchant made a presentation to the Rotary Club outlining the history of the facility, located next to the county fairgrounds in Hartford, e

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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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Cannabis facilities plan presented for Crandall-Lawrence Business Centre

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:41am

LAWRENCE - An incubated start-up company engaged in the cultivation and manufacture of cannabis products in the state of Michigan, presented a business plan before a special meeting of the Lawrence Village Council’s Planning Commission Monday night.

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Lawton Council considers sale of Little League fields

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:34am

LAWTON - Following a lengthy discussion Tuesday night at the Lawton Village Council meeting over the proposed sale of the Lawton Little League Park for business expansion, the council tabled the issue.

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Road Commission Director clarifies millage request ballot language

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:26am

LAWRENCE - As the March 10 election draws near, area township officials have expressed a concern in the upcoming ballot issues and the wording, which may be overlooked by area residents.

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County’s Veterans Service Fund receives $76,470 grant to provide assistance to local veterans and others

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:25am

PAW PAW - The acceptance of a grant for more than $76,000 from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, was approved Tuesday by the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners.

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Career Fair offers students the opportunity to explore future options with professionals

Published by admin on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 8:23am

LAWRENCE - The sixth annual “Career Fair” held last Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Van Buren Intermediate School District’s Van Bur-en Tech, brought 15 area professionals to take part in the event, with approximately 60 high school juniors and seniors.