Van Buren County

United Way offers relief funding to Van Buren, Cass, Berrien county federal employees

Published by admin on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 8:36am

    United Way of Southwest Michigan (UWSM) has formulated a plan to help local residents impacted by the government shutdown.
    Last Friday, President Trump signed a bill to reopen government for three weeks.

County courts given high marks on survey

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:46am

   PAW PAW - For the fourth straight year, the Van Buren County Courts received high marks from the public regarding their experiences with the court.

“In 4-H, I have learned about giving and working, caring and relating...”

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:43am

   PAW PAW -  Each year,  Michigan 4-H asks youth, ages 11 and 12, to write essays on the topic, “Because of 4-H I can…”

Consolidated United Way will better serve local communities

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:35am

    PAW PAW - Van Buren County United Way (VBCUW) will immediately join forces with United Way of Southwest Michigan (UWSM) for back office operations, with a full merge effective July 1, 2019, according to a press release.

SENIOR SERVICES OF VAN BUREN COUNTY

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:33am

Hartford
Senior Activity Center
United Methodist Church, 425 E. Main St., Hartford

Free admission to local horse Expo

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:32am

    The Good Horsekeeping Expo, set for February 2 at the Van Buren Conference Center in Lawrence,  will offer something for both horse owners and non-owners.  The expo runs from 10- 5 p.m. and is free to attend.

State Police warn of internet rental scam

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:30am

    Michigan State Police has received complaints from area residents about a possible scam that involves rental properties over the Internet.  The intent is to receive money from victims while posing as the owner of a property for sale, according to a press release from MSP.

SPOTLIGHT on students

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:24am

    Nick King, of Mattawan, was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, for the fall semester of the 2018-19 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive such recognition.

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Fatal crash victims named

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:12am

    HARTFORD TWP. - The names of individuals involved in a double fatal, two-vehicle head-on collision,  Jan. 12, in Hartford Township, have been released by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.

Commissioners approve new courthouse roof

Published by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 9:00am

    PAW PAW - The historic Van Buren County Courthouse is scheduled to have a roof replacement, following action Tuesday by the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners.

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