Lawrence

Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Michigan Teacher of the Year named

Published by admin on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:41am

Sherri Austin, a Lawrence High School graduate, and Western Michigan University graduate, was recently named the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Michigan Teacher of the Year.

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Miss Lawrence crowned

Published by admin on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:24am

LAWRENCE- Miss Lawrence 2020 was crowned November 17 at the climax of the Miss Lawrence Scholarship Pageant in the Lawrence High School Dorothy Jung Audio-Visual Room.

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Morning ‘til night activities slated for “Christmas in the Village” of Lawrence

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:25am

LAWRENCE - The Village of Lawrence will celebrate “Christmas in the Village” Saturday, Dec. 7, with a day’s worth of activities and events for all, sponsored by Lawrence Community Development.

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Disability Network movie series starts with “Monica and David”

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:53am

LAWRENCE - Disability Network Southwest Michigan will host a series of movie and discussion events in Van Buren County this winter. All of the events will take place at the Van Buren Intermediate School District Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence.

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VETERANS SALUTES

Published by admin on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:25am

The Paw Paw American Legion McGowan-Johnson Post 68 hosted Veterans Day observances Monday morning, Nov. 11, at Maple City Veterans Memorial Park. A 21-gun salute, above, cut through the crisp winter air as a tribute to those who served their military duties.

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Veterans honored with luncheon

Published by admin on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:22am

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP- A lunch honoring Lawrence area veterans was held Monday at the Lawrence American Legion Hall. It was co-hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary and Lawrence Township Senior Services. The lunch was prepared and served by April's Teapot Dome.

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Artist Andrew Curran to visit VBDL Lawrence Library

Published by admin on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 8:10am

LAWRENCE - Artist Andrew Curran will be at VBDL Lawrence Library, Friday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Disability Network workshop set for Nov. 20 at VBISD Conference Center

Published by admin on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 9:19am

LAWRENCE - Disability Network Southwest Michigan will host a free workshop, Rise Up! Disability Resistance, History and Pride, Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Van Buren Intermediate School District Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence.

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Van Buren Tech Future Farmers receive high recognition at National Convention

Published by admin on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 9:04am

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The 92nd Future Farmers of America (FFA) National Convention and Expo, held Oct 30 - Nov. 1, in Indianapolis, IN, saw three Van Buren Tech FFA members among 4,000 members receive FFA’s highest degree.

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Learn how to be a United Way partner

Published by admin on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 8:55am

LAWRENCE - Van Buren County non-profits that are interested in becoming funded partners of United Way of Southwest Michigan are invited to a series of information/capacity-building meetings to learn what criteria United Way uses when evaluating potential partners for funding.