Van Buren County

2019 Miss Paw Paw Scholarship Program held

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 9:18am

The 2019 Miss Paw Paw Scholarship Program, which included Little Miss, Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen, featured 10 local young ladies. Crowned Miss Paw Paw 2019 and Miss Congeniality was Lauren Parman, back row center.

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Commissioners approve Capital Improvement expenditures for Sheriff’s Office and courthouse

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 9:16am

PAW PAW - As part of the County’s Capital Improvement Plan, Van Buren County Commissioners approved several requests, including the purchase of a drone for the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.

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Blue Star Mothers collecting goods for holiday boxes for local troops

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 9:10am

PAW PAW - The local Blue Star Mothers Southwest Michigan Chapter 179 will hold a “Shop for the Troops” on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The Van Buren County Sea Cadets were busy

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 8:59am

The Van Buren County Sea Cadets were busy at drill this past weekend. On Saturday, after all normal drill activities were completed, they had a two hour class where each cadet built a working paper World War II German Enigma Machine.

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BLUE STAR MOTHERS

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 8:57am

The new officers of the Blue Star Mothers Southwest Michigan Chapter 179 include, from left, Laura De Roo, secretary; Betty Shafer, financial secretary; Cathy Arrans, president; Marie Center, vice president; and Cindy Alderman, treasurer.

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Five Crime Prevention Steps to Keep a Senior Safe

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 8:56am

October is National Crime Prevention Month, a month to raise awareness about issues related to public safety and the various methods available to prevent crime. The goal of this month is to create safer communities for everyone, including senior citizens.

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“Meet the Candidates” Forum held

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 8:49am

Local candidates and the community merged last Wednesday evening for an informal “Meet the Candidates” Forum, hosted by the Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce, Vineyard Press, Inc., and Freshwater Community Church.

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Townships oppose new road millage

Published by admin on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 8:36am

Before the August primary, both Antwerp and Almena townships went on record opposing the Van Buren County Road Commission’s additional road millage request.