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Paw Paw Fire Department responds to early morning structure fire

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:39am

The Paw Paw Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire at 39008 M-40 in Waverly Township, Monday, July 6. Arriving at the scene at approximately 7:20 a.m., Paw Paw Fire Chief Trent DeGroff said Lawton and Gobles-Pine Grove fire departments assisted in battling the blaze.

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Voter registration can be done online in time for Aug. 4 Primary

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:26am

Michigan residents have through July 20 to register to vote online for the August 4 state primary elections. Once registered at Michigan.gov/Vote, they can also request online that their ballot is mailed to them.

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Van Buren District Library News

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:25am

VBDL TO HOLD LIMITED CAPACITY USED BOOK SALE

DECATUR - Van Buren District Library announces a limited capacity Renovation Used Book Sale, July 20 - August 1, at Webster Mem-orial Library, Decatur.

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Best of Michigan September wine tasting cancelled

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:21am

LAWTON - The Lawton Heritage Museum Board of Directors announced this week the cancellation of the 2020 Best of Michigan Wine Tasting, which is held annually in September as a fundraiser for the museum and community center that houses it.

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Paw Paw District Library Notes

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:19am

Calling all super-sleuthing kids! Use your scavenger hunt skills to find the children’s book characters hidden around town. Each character is featured on a large poster, which includes the library’s logo. See how many you can find!

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First winners of Paw Paw’s “Biz Bucks” are drawn

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:17am

PAW PAW - The Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority announced on Wednesday the winners of the first drawing in its month-long Biz Bucks contest.

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Local farmers’ markets are open for the season

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:16am

Local farmers’ markets are open for the season, though operations are requiring health-conscious practices by both vendors and shoppers. This week at Mattawan Market, open Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Shopping farmers markets safely

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:14am

Local farm and farmers markets are opening, offering fresh, homegrown, in-season produce, and handmade products, along with the opportunity to be outside among friends and neighbors.

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Lawrence HS Athletes of the Year

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:09am

Lawrence High School graduating seniors Kaleb Smith, left, and Peyton Murney were named LHS Athletes of the Year for the 2019-20 school year. Smith is the son of Theresa and Scott Smith.

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Mattawan administrator named superintendent at Wayland

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:08am

MATTAWAN - The Wayland Union School Board recently voted to hire Christina Hinds as its new superintendent of Wayland Unions Schools, according to a press release from the school district.