Van Buren County

SPOTLIGHT on students

Published by admin on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:57am

   Kathryn Simon of Paw Paw will perform with the Trine University, Angola, IN, Big Band, when the university’s jazz ensembles present their spring concert, April 16. Simon, who plays second trombone, is majoring in Exercise Science-Pre Physical Therapy.

Treasury says E-filing provides faster processing, quicker refunds

Published by admin on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:32am

   Michigan taxpayers who still have not filed their state income tax returns are encouraged to consider e-filing with the filing deadline looming this week, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).

Senior Services of Van Buren County - Next Week’s Activities

Published by admin on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:30am

Bangor Senior Activity Center
Simpson United Methodist Church, 507 Joy St., Bangor
OPEN: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 12:30 - 2 p.m.

April 15
11 a.m. - Coffee & Conversation
12:30 -  1 p.m. -  LUNCH
1 - 2 p.m. - Bingo

Village of Lawrence to be subject of County Museum presentation

Published by admin on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:23am

    LAWRENCE - The Van Buren County Museum will hold a presentation on the Village of Lawrence, Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., here. Van Buren Historical Society Board member Sandy Merchant, will be the presenter.

Zoning, senior services, code enforcement, road projects all on Almena Twp. Board’s plate

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:05am

   ALMENA TWP. - Following a review by the Almena Township Planning Commission, the Almena Township board at its March 20, meeting approved zoning ordinance amendments for farm and farm related business, focusing mainly on the Agricultural Medium Density (AGMD) district.

Local blood drives set for April

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:50am

   The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring.

THE ROAD COMMISSION WANTS YOU TO KNOW...

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:33am

   At 6 a.m. Monday, April 1, the Van Buren County Road Commission lifted Seasonal Weight Restrictions.  Normal speeds and loadings resumed on all roadways under the jurisdiction of the Van Buren County Road Commission at that time.

Sheriff says, “Be mindful of your property”

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:30am

   PAW PAW - Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott warns that as spring weather arrives, there has been an increase in suspicious nightly activity.

Biological Farming and Invasive Pest Updates were highlights of VBCD Annual Farming Conference

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:17am

   LAWRENCE – Nearly 170 local agricultural producers came together at the Van Buren Conservation District’s annual “Farming for the Future” conference on March 20 to learn about biological farming, spray technology, invasive pests, DEQ permitting, soil health, transitioning to o

Grants available for conservation projects

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:14am

   EAST LANSING - The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking grant proposals for up to $75,000 for innovative approaches and technologies to improve conservation on agricultural land and private forests in Michigan.

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