Van Buren County

Mattawan’s middle school RoboKats has begun year’s competition schedule

Published by admin on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:04am

MATTAWAN - The Mattawan RoboKats middle school robotics team, consisting of 17 middle school students, kicked off its 2019 competition season at Constantine High School, Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Homes for pets focus of Empty the Shelters

Published by admin on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:02am

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control is taking part in the Bissell Pet Foundation’s (BPF) Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope event on December 13 and 14 by offering reduced-fee pet adoptions.

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Michigan Works! announces career services for dislocated workers in retail and banking industries

Published by admin on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:54am

For those who have lost a job in retail or in banking over the past year, Michigan Works! has a solution. Michigan Works!

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Commissioners approve police protection for Gobles by county Sheriff’s deputies

Published by admin on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:38am

PAW PAW - A police protection agreement with the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, Van Buren County, and the City of Gobles, was recently approved by the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners.

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Morning ‘til night activities slated for “Christmas in the Village” of Lawrence

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:25am

LAWRENCE - The Village of Lawrence will celebrate “Christmas in the Village” Saturday, Dec. 7, with a day’s worth of activities and events for all, sponsored by Lawrence Community Development.

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FOREVER HOME

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:21am

The 17th annual Michigan Adoption Day was celebrated Tuesday morning at the Van Buren County Courthouse, in Courtroom 1, with Judge Jeffrey Dufon presiding.

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2019 Festival of Trees enjoyed by all

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:21am

Visitors to the Senior Services of Van Buren County 2019 Festival of Trees last weekend enjoyed a variety of activities.

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Three millage requests to be placed before county voters in March

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:16am

PAW PAW - Van Buren County Commissioners on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to place three county millage requests on the March 2020 county-wide ballot.

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County’s Adoption Day open to public

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 9:06am

PAW PAW - The Van Buren County Circuit Court extends an invitation to the public to attend this year’s “Giving Thanks for Families” Adoption Day celebration, Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m.

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Disability Network movie series starts with “Monica and David”

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:53am

LAWRENCE - Disability Network Southwest Michigan will host a series of movie and discussion events in Van Buren County this winter. All of the events will take place at the Van Buren Intermediate School District Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence.