David Johnson

Buchanan

Editor at Harbor Country News

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Articles

Brett Boyd honored with Lifetime Volunteer Award

1 week ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman City Council named Brett Boyd as this year’s recipient of the Dorothea Crocker Bridgman Lifetime Volunteer Award during its June 2 regular meeting. Mayor Jan Trapani said Boyd was recognized for “all of the things that you do for Bridgman, your participation in every event was have here, you’re the first one to volunteer.”Boyd is a board member for the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance and has been involved in numerous events and projects in the community.
Running for the love of it at the Flag Day 5K

1 week ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

THREE OAKS — Nearly 100 runners and walkers took the streets of Three Oaks on June 7 for the 2025 edition of the Flag Day 5K.
Downtown building donated to Region of Three Oak Museum

1 week ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

THREE OAKS — A mysterious building located in downtown Three Oaks since the early 1930s is about to gain a much higher profile. Formerly headquarters of E.K. Warren and Sons, and later the Warren Oil & Gas Company, the gray structure at 7 South Elm Street was handed over to The Region of Three Oaks Museum during a June 12 ceremony held outdoors. Donor Jim Barkhurst was on hand to sign a quit-claim deed conveying the building to the museum.
Bridgman knocks off top-ranked Comets to advance in Regionals

2 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman Baseball team faced the state’s top-ranked team in a June 5 Division 4 Regional Semifinal contest, and emerged victorious. Senior Wade Haskins’ two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the sixth inning broke a 2-2 tie. “I had to go up there and be very calm, just keep that energy going from the 2023 team,” he said. “He gave me a pitch and I was able to take ahold of it and take it out to right field and bring in two runs.
Raiders softball team makes strides in 2025

2 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

THREE OAKS — The Red Arrow Raiders high school softball team took some big steps forward during the New Buffalo-River Valley combined program’s second season. The team finished the 2025 campaign with a 19-12 record after going 8-19 the previous season. Head coach Erick Rochefort said the Raiders finished just one game behind Michigan Lutheran in the BCS Conference standings.
Bridgman baseball team knocks off top-ranked Comets to advance in Regionals

3 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman Baseball team faced the state’s top-ranked team in a June 5 Division 4 Regional Semifinal contest, and emerged victorious. Senior Wade Haskins’ two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the sixth inning broke a 2-2 tie. Starter Jonathan Necas had a stellar outing, limiting the Comets to single runs in the second and fifth innings.
Bridgman High School grads look back at the past 4 years

3 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — Members of the Bridgman High School Class of 2025 celebrated their accomplishments and gave credit to those who helped them get to the finish line during the June 1 graduation ceremony. “Thank you for being here to celebrate this milestone with us,” said Senior Class President Ava Starbuck.
Bridgman edges Falcons for third straight district title

3 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman High School baseball team gutted out a tight 6-5 victory against Constantine on May 31 to capture a third straight Division 3 district championship. Bridgman head coach Justin Hahaj said the Bees had to score enough runs and play solid defense to beat an excellent Constantine squad. With the score knotted at 4-4 Chuck Pagel led off the Bridgman fifth with a double. Ethan Stine then drove the baseball past a diving second baseman.
Raiders out-score Bees in district battle

3 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — A sixth-inning outburst lifted Decatur to a 7-4 Division 4 district semifinal victory over Bridgman on May 31. The Raiders scored twice in the top of the second as Hannah Northrup stroked a two-run single to right field. The Bees got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third when Riley Paveza walked and Carmen Ernsberger doubled her in. Neither team would score again until the top of the sixth when Decatur tallied four runs to seize a 6-1 advantage.
River Valley graduates thankful for the memories

3 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

THREE OAKS — Members of the River Valley High School Class of 2025 were urged to treasure the memories they made during their school days and to appreciate those who helped them reach the May 29 Commencement Ceremony. Class of 2025 member Ava Ledesma began the ceremony at the RV football field with a moment of silence. “I would like to take a minute to recognize a very important person to the Class of 2025.

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