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South Haven, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings South Haven! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Remembering South Haven’s Billy Jack McIntosh
  • Whitefish collection brings nets and crews to the lakeshore
  • South Haven schools share in state educator mentoring grants

Also on today's calendar: MMM Lecture Series: USCGC MACKINAW – A Tale of Two Ships and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 46, low: 33.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Billy Jack McIntosh (wsjm.com) — Billy Jack McIntosh of South Haven died November 4 at age 51. A carpenter, construction worker and power sports mechanic, he is remembered for his generous heart, dad jokes and bonfires with friends. Survivors include his mother, two siblings, nieces and nephews, and his dog, Zeus.
   

2. DNR to start whitefish egg collection this month along Lake Michigan (woodtv.com) — Boaters and anglers between South Haven and Muskegon should watch for DNR nets and electrofishing crews collecting lake whitefish eggs this month. The eggs will hatch at Van Buren County’s Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, part of an effort to preserve genetic diversity as wild populations decline.
   

3. Michigan awards nearly $10 million to help 200-plus districts mentor new educators (arcwestmichigan.com) — South Haven Public Schools is among more than 200 Michigan districts receiving a share of nearly $10 million to help new educators. The grants support mentoring and onboarding intended to retain teachers and administrators, though the report does not specify South Haven’s award amount.
   

4. Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson selected as next manager of Lincoln Township (wirx.com) — Former South Haven city manager Kevin Anderson is in line to lead Lincoln Township after trustees unanimously approved contract negotiations Tuesday. Anderson, who plans to retire as Dowagiac’s manager in February, would work roughly three days a week and help find and train a permanent successor.
   

5. Michael Allan Reavy (wsjm.com) — South Haven High School graduate Michael Allan Reavy, who served in the Navy and Michigan National Guard, died October 4. He will be buried with military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery on November 16 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service and gathering at South Haven’s VFW.
   

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  • Happy Monday!
    Mild, above-normal temps continue through Wednesday, with highs in the 50s to low 60s. Rain chances increase Wednesday evening through Friday, with… (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager in South Haven. Apply here.
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Ok South Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in South Haven

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in South Haven

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.