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Van Buren Tech Set to Host Annual Mock Disaster Simulation
Van Buren Tech is preparing for one of its most intense and anticipated annual events: the Mock Disaster simulation. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, students will face a large-scale, high-pressure

Home Repair Assistance Available for South Haven Residents!
Great news for homeowners in the City of South Haven and South Haven Township! Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is currently offering a Home Repair Program backed by “MI Neighborhood” funding

Track the Lines: Live Parcel Remapping Dashboard Now Available
Van Buren County is redrawing the map, literally! Our Digital Information Department is currently in the middle of a multi-year project to update over 50,000 property parcels, bringing our records

SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE
Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that on April 9, 2026, at approximately 9:15 PM, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 25000 block of M-43 in Almena Township

From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 5/01/2026
Uniform Response handled a Break-in call in Geneva Township. Upon investigation, it wasn’t a break-in, but a civil complaint. One of the individuals involved had a bench warrant for their

Celebrating SMCAA’s Incredible 2025 Impact
There is something truly special happening in Southwest Michigan! For 44 years, the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) has been a powerhouse of hope and a catalyst for change.
