The Van Buren County Sheriff’s office reports two marijuana dispensaries were broken into early Monday. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Sargent Paul Graham confirms just after 3:00am ET this morning, an establishment in Breedsville was broken into. It
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s office is asking for help in finding a stolen trailer. Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that during the overnight hours Tuesday into Wednesday, a 20-foot yellow Butler brand flatbed utility trailer, along
Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott and investigators from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help with identifying an individual who allegedly passed phony money at the Lawrence Dollar General. The sheriff’s office says
The city of South Haven is celebrating the completion of their downtown Wintertime Gathering Place project at Dyckman Park. The first fire in the Four Seasons fireplace was lit Monday evening and with a couple minor adjustments,
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a Lawton man is facing charges after recklessly firing off a gun on his property this week. The department says dispatch received several calls about gunshots from residents on Gravel
It was a cold day, but that didn’t stop 85 people from going to Wahmhoff Farms in Gobles on Monday to load up Christmas trees so they could be shipped out as part of the Trees for
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging caution around Great Lakes piers and breakwaters, especially during high winds and waves. Josh Hachey is the Chief of Operations of the Support Section of the Army Corps and
The Van Buren Conservation District says 2023 has been a busy year for recycling. Recycling coordinator Kalli Marshall tells us they hold recycling events throughout the year and offer two year-round drop off sites. “Three times a
A couple of projects of the South Haven Area Recreation Authority have gotten a boost from the city of South Haven. At a meeting last week, the city council voted to advance $100,000 to the authority for
Michigan State Police are conducting the annual Eyes on 94 campaign around the state this week, keeping an eye on commercial vehicles on I-94 to make sure their drivers are being safe. Sergeant Nick Asmus out of
The South Haven City Council has approved a proclamation honoring Medal of Honor recipient and resident Jim McCloughan. At a meeting this week, members read the document outlining McCloughan’s accomplishments saving fellow servicemen in Vietnam and as
In South Haven, the Dyckman Park Fireplace Project is near completion. There were hopes that it would be completed by Thanksgiving, but with unforeseen supply chain shortages that is becoming unlikely. SHOUT for South Haven initiated the
Amazon has announced it is investing in building a solar farm in Van Buren County. The site is expected in Lawrence Township and will power some of their regional operations. That’s according to Amazon spokesperson Erika Reynoso
Bangor Community Fire Department Chief Derek Babcock reports he sent firefighters this morning to the second major residential fire in the area this week. In a statement, Babcock says fire fighters from five departments responded to the
Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel E Abbott reports that early this morning, just after 1am, deputies were dispatched to the 72000 block of 39th Street in Decatur Township for a 9-1-1 hang up call. While in route
South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Jennifer Sistrunk has been recognized as the CVB Star of the Year by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. She received the honor last week at the group’s
South Haven Area Emergency Services responded to a house fire Monday. It happened at a two-story home on County Road 380 near 58th Street in Geneva Township around 12:15 p.m. SHAES says water had to be shuttled
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s is investigating malicious destruction that allegedly took place in the 49000 block of 24th Avenue on Lower Jeptha Lake. Sheriff Daniel Abbott says his office was called Sunday afternoon to a report
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has introduced legislation seeking to ensure that green energy projects use ethically sourced components. Her office says the legislation ensures that in order to receive any taxpayer dollars, the components used in the
Lake Michigan College will hold International Education Week this coming week with free events for students, faculty, staff, and the community. LMC’s Internationalization Committee says student activist and speaker Jacob Breit will participate throughout the week. He
South Haven is getting a federal grant of $27.6 million for water system work. City Manager Kate Hosier tells us the funds from the Environmental Protection Agency will mean several projects, including lead line replacements, a water
A monument to Medal of Honor recipient Jim McCloughan will be dedicated on Saturday in South Haven. Bruce Thatcher with the American Legion post in South Haven tells us the ceremony will be at 11 a.m. He
The Michigan House was expected to wrap up its legislative session for the year on Thursday, and state Representative Joey Andrews says it was a busy one. We caught up with him to hear his thoughts on
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s office reports that at around 1:00am Wednesday, a deputy on routine patrol witnessed a truck driving recklessly and entering the parking lot of a gas station at the intersection of the M43
Corewell Health Hospice and Palliative Care will hold a luminary event in South Haven as part of the Holiday in the Park celebration on November 24. Corewell’s Angela LaBarca tells us the Luminary Order is a way
Wahmhoff Farms in Gobles is preparing to load up hundreds of Christmas trees this month so they can be sent to military personnel as part of the Trees for Troops program. The farm’s Betsy Wahmhoff-Perales tells us
South Haven High School has been highlighted by the Education Trust Midwest for its efforts to help students succeed coming out of the pandemic. It’s been identified as a Building the Hope School by the group. Education
Voters headed to the polls in a handful of Van Buren County communities on Tuesday. The new mayor of South Haven will be Annie Brown. She edged out Joe Reeser in the elections. Elected to the South
Retired Congressman Fred Upton says the No Labels movement will hold a convention next year to nominate a candidate for president. Speaking to Michigan’s Big Show this week, Upton said the group is seeking to prevent a
The South Haven City Council has selected the design for the 2024 through 2027 beach parking stickers. At a meeting this week, City Manager Kate Hosier said a committee consisting of the mayor, the mayor pro tem,
