Lawrence

Stories of life and career fill Lawrence resident’s first book

Published by admin on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 9:10am

LAWRENCE - A Lawrence man took to heart the encouragement of his friends and neighbors to write down stories about his life and job, and recently had his first book published.

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Civil War historian to share information on Michigan soldiers

Published by admin on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 8:51am

Michigan Civil War author John Urschel will give a presentation entitled, “General Henry Morrow and the Iron Brigade,” at the regular meeting of the Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society on Monday, April 22. Urschel has written several sourcebooks on Michigan soldiers in the U.S.

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Village of Lawrence to be subject of County Museum presentation

Published by admin on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:23am

LAWRENCE - The Van Buren County Museum will hold a presentation on the Village of Lawrence, Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., here. Van Buren Historical Society Board member Sandy Merchant, will be the presenter.

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Lawrence 2019 top grads announced

Published by admin on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:20am

LAWRENCE - Lawrence Public Schools has announced its top graduates for the Class of 2019.
Joshua Alburtus has been named valedictorian, while Valerie Norris was named salutatorian.

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Public hearing set for input on allowing medical marihuana facilities within Lawrence Village

Published by admin on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:08am

LAWRENCE - The Village of Lawrence Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, Monday, April 22, at 6 p.m. at the Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. St., here, to receive input on the village’s proposed medical marihuana ordinance.

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Red Brick Hall to host a Wedding & Event Open House this Sunday

Published by admin on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 9:40am

LAWTON - A new event center is set to open in the historic Old Town Hall in Lawton.

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Egg Hunt and Carnival at Lawrence Elementary School

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:31am

LAWRENCE - An Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival will be held Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Elementary School gymnasium. The event is sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools.

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Lawrence High School scholarship to honor former English teacher

Published by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 8:22am

LAWRENCE - Following the sudden death March 25, of retired Lawrence High School teacher Candace (Candy) Laufer, Lawrence Public Schools established a scholarship to honor the teacher.

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Lawrence Academic All-State Qualifiers named

Published by admin on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 8:31am

LAWRENCE - Seven Lawrence High School students were recognized as Individual Academic All-State qualifiers, achieving a 3.8 grade point average or higher.

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Learning Center students enjoy a month of National School Breakfast activities

Published by admin on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 8:28am

LAWRENCE - Students at the Van Buren Intermediate School District’s Bert Goens Learning Center celebrated National School Breakfast Week, and took it one step further, to make it a month-long celebration.