Van Buren County

Red Cross in need of blood

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:46am

The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks.

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Senior Services collecting food

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:41am

PAW PAW - In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Monday, Jan. 20, Senior Services of Van Buren County is hosting a food drive. Donations will be accepted through the week, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Art Judges Named for Teen Writing Challenge

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:40am

DECATUR - The sponsors of the Southwest Michigan Teen Creative Writing Challenge have announced the judges for this year’s Cover Art competition. Entries submitted by young artists in grades 7 through 12 will be judged by David Baker, Mary Brodbeck, and Jeff Matejovsky.

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Multiple car thefts reported

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:38am

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating multiple car larcenies in the Bloomingdale Township area, ac-cording to a press release.

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Paw Paw first responder rides Rose Bowl float

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:37am

PAW PAW - The 2020 Rose Parade, held Jan. 1 in Pasadena, CA, featured 40 floats, 17 equestrian units with over 450 horses, and 20 marching bands.

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FIRST Robotics Kick-off at Lake Michigan College

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:33am

More than 350 students and mentors were in attendance at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Kick-off at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor last Saturday. Teams representing 23 high school robotics programs from Van Buren, Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Ke

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Scammers using fake letters in collections scam

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:29am

Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam that’s making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

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Lawrence man arrested to face domestic assault charges

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:28am

LAWRENCE - A 24-year-old Lawrence-Covert area man faces two counts of domestic assault and other charges, following an incident January 5 in Lawrence, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.