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South Haven High School’s Class of 2020 had to wait until July of last year to take part in graduation ceremonies due to COVD-19 health restrictions. Even when they were finally able to do so, the class had to sit socially distanced in the high school parking lot while their loved ones watch…
As more people receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a sense of normalcy is slowly beginning to return to the South Haven area, and with that comes something else – summertime events.
South Haven’s varsity girls soccer team notched three more victories this past week, shutting out Buchanan, 8-0, Niles, 8-0, and Fennville, 2-0.
South Haven softball team swept double header from Hartford winning 7-1 and 9-2.
Bangor’s varsity girls soccer team finished last week with a mixed bag of results. While the Vikings defeated Brandywine to earn their second victory of the season, they dropped a SAC match to Hartford, 3-0.
While city officials here plan to complete an estimated $500,000 in street improvements this year, they’re beginning to look ahead toward next year’s projects.
South Haven's boys and girls varsity track teams picked up several first-place finishes in individual events at a BCS quad meet, May 5, with Berrien Springs, Comstock and Buchanan.
BENTON HARBOR – Registration is now open to area residents for non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes beginning May 17 at Lake Michigan College.
ST. JOSEPH — Through the first three months of the year, the Southwest Michigan housing market has remained a hot bed for home sellers.
Four graduating seniors from South Haven High School and one who graduated from South Haven a year ago have been chosen to receive a total of $7,500 in scholarships from the South Haven branch of the American Association of University Women.
As hummingbirds make their way back to Southwest Michigan this month, it’s only fitting the latest outdoor sculpture in South Haven depicts a large hummingbird gathering nectar from a flower.
The ability of South Haven Area Emergency Services responders to conduct water rescues has been enhanced with the acquisition of a specialized drone.
COVERT — In less than 400 days, Palisades Power Plant in Covert will stop producing nuclear power.
The signs seem to be everywhere these days in and around South Haven.
A short-handed Rams team played Paw Paw to a 2-2 tie, Wednesday.
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has announced it is opening enrollment in three free job-skill training programs. The training is a part of The Future of Work Grand Challenge, a $6 million national initiative designed to put more than 25,000 individuals (5,000 in Michigan) impacted …
Southwest Michigan residents are invited to view a free, online seminar conducted by Spectrum Health Lakeland dermatologist Dr. Riddhi Shah of Stonegate Dermatology.
Bangor’s varsity girls soccer team earned its first victory of the season, April 30, with a 4-2 win, over Berrien Springs.
South Haven softball lost a tough double-header at Kalamazoo Central Tuesday afternoon.
A firefighter who played a key role during summer water rescues on Lake Michigan in 2020 has been chosen South Haven Area Emergency Services members as Firefighter of the Year.
After a COVID-induced pause in 2020, Friends of the Blue Star Trail is announcing the return of its late summer Lakeshore Harvest Ride.
PAW PAW — A Lawton man suffered injuries late Tuesday evening after his vehicle left the roadway, severed a utility pole and struck the side of a home, leaving a large hole in its exterior wall.
SOUTH HAVEN — Voters in the South Haven Public Schools district approved a $34.85 million bond issue that will pay for a wide variety of building and athletic facilities upgrades throughout the school system, starting in the spring of 2022.
PAW PAW — Van Buren County will soon have a new administrator.
A month ago, much of South Haven remained in the dark for four hours following an electrical power outage.
Ten years ago, a group of residents who live on the south side of South Haven, decided to form a group to improve their neighborhood and the lives of the people who live there.
Rotary Club of South Haven Provides Telemedicine Grant to Bronson
Despite the first year of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, downtown South Haven merchants put together a rather unusual fundraiser that raised $3,500 for We Care INC human service ministry.
LAWRENCE — The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) will open its doors Monday at a new location.
Like many farm markets throughout Michigan, last year ended up being a wash for South Haven’s Farm Market. With COVID-19 health restrictions in place, and few vendors to be found, the market absorbed a $9,000 loss.
South Haven girls varsity swim team picked up post-season accolades this past week from the Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association.
Bangor’s varsity soccer team traveled to Kalamazoo this past Monday to take on the home-schooled Cougars and came home with a 6-1 loss.
South Haven’s varsity softball team picked up a pair of victories this past week in a doubleheader against Coloma.
South Haven’s varsity soccer team kicked its way to two victories in a row this past week, defeating Comstock and Bridgman after suffering a loss to Holland.
South Haven’s varsity tennis team settled for a 4-4 tie with Berrien Springs in a BCS tennis match this past Monday.
Despite a hectic year of coping with COVID-19 health restrictions, nearly a dozen South Haven History Club received top honors at the Michigan History Day competition with five qualifying for a trip to the national competition in June.
As summer nears, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum is turning its attention to planning two annual events – a spring plant sale and a summer camp for children.
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College graduates celebrated this year’s commencement ceremony in-person, although not in the traditional way.
COVERT — Stephanie White lives in South Haven now instead of her childhood home of Covert.
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties is one of 16 recipients of grants totaling $2 million to help at-risk young adults prepare for their future careers.
In the 22 years that John Mellein has spent collecting beach glass, he always dreamed of some day finding a message in a bottle.
Voters in the South Haven school district will decide Tuesday, May 4 whether to approve a $34.85 million bond issue to make a wide variety of building and athletic facility improvements.
A pianist who has performed in New York with the Juilliard Chamber Orchestra, will be featured at the final spring 2021 Scott Club Concert Series along with a flutist who has performed with musical groups throughout Michigan.
South Haven’s varsity soccer team put up a strong performance against New Buffalo on Wednesday at Ratcliffe Field, shutting out the Lady Bison, 8-0.
ALLEGAN — Allegan County Clerk’s office is now issuing Veteran Identification Cards to eligible former U.S. military members living in Allegan County.
The Michigan Flywheelers Museum will be offering a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Friday, April 30 at the American Legion Post 49, 129 Michigan Ave., in South Haven.
Despite COVID challenges, South Haven Project CURB has completed another beautification project at South Haven High School. The south entrance of the high school is the location of the most recent work.
