Van Buren County

Volunteers wanted to help plant at Pilgrim Haven Natural Area

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:19am

SOUTH HAVEN - On Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) will be hosting a Volunteer Workday at Pilgrim Haven Natural Area.

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For those exploring family history... VBDL OFFERS “FOLD3” ONLINE RESOURCE

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:18am

DECATUR - Van Buren District Library announces a new service for family historians, genealogists, teachers, veterans and others researching military history and service records.

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Gobles youth earns Talons Out flight

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:12am

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A sixth grade Gobles Middle School student was the top middle school winner of the Veteran’s Legacy Essay Contest, sponsored by Talons Out Honor Flight.

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Managing Your Back 40

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:02am

Local conservation partners are coming together this month to host a workshop to teach local forest owners their options and opportunities in managing their woods.

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High School Seniors recognized at the Educational Hero Awards Banquet

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 9:52am

Four high school seniors were recognized Tuesday night at the Van Buren Intermediate School District Conference Center during the Educational Hero Awards Banquet. Each student received a $500 scholarship from the Van Buren County Association of School Boards (VBCASB). The four include, from

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Household waste collection set

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 9:42am

On Saturday, June 15, the Van Buren Conservation District, with the support of Van Buren County and several county municipalities, will host the largest household recycling collection to date.

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County Commission approves health services program for veterans

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 9:18am

PAW PAW - During the Van Buren County Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole meeting, May 28, commissioners approved a Veterans Treatment Referral Agreement with the Van Buren Cass District Health Department for certain health services for all honorably discharged Van Buren C

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Public Palisades open house set

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 9:12am

Entergy’s Palisades Power Plant will host an informational open house for the general public, June 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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County’s 2019 Educational Heroes honored

Published by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 9:02am

LAWRENCE - A total of 26 area educators and other individuals were honored Tuesday night at the Van Buren Intermediate School District Conference Center during the Educational Hero Awards Banquet.
Recipients include: