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Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Village of Decatur
The Village of Decatur has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued on February 6, 2026, following a loss of water pressure in a portion of the drinking…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Lifted – Village of Decatur
January 6, 2026 The Village of Decatur is announcing that the Boil Water Advisory issued on January 2, 2026, has been lifted for the affected areas. Following a water main…
Read MoreUPDATE: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Eagle Lake Condos, Cass County Lifted
The precautionary boil water advisory for Eagle Lake Condos in Cass County has been lifted as of December 12, 2025. Bacteriological water sample results have confirmed that the water meets…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Lifted for Blue Star Highway Area
The Boil Water Advisory issued on November 19 for the Blue Star Highway area in South Haven Township has been officially lifted as of 7:00 p.m. on November 21. After…
Read MorePreparing for Potential SNAP Benefit Delays in November 2025
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been instructed by the USDA to temporarily pause the issuance of November 2025…
Read MoreEarly Closure Notice – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department offices will close early on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for our annual all-staff meeting. Both offices will reopen on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, during…
Read MoreYour Voice, Your Health: What We Heard from Cass County
What does health look like in Cass County? According to the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), it looks like neighbors stepping up, stories being shared, and a community ready…
Read MoreFarmers: Apply Now to Join the 2025 Senior Project Fresh Program
The Senior Project Fresh program is back — and it’s gone digital for 2025! Farmers in Van Buren and Cass Counties are invited to participate in this valuable program that…
Read MoreApply Now: Van Buren County Opioid Settlement Grant Program
Van Buren County is offering up to $300,000 in opioid settlement grant funding to support local programs that help prevent and respond to opioid misuse in our communities. Funding is…
Read MorePrevent Tick Bites: Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Cases Rising in MichiganThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges residents to take action to prevent tick bites. Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and anaplasmosis…
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