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What we love and who we love; highlighting all the people, places and things we love here in Southwest Michigan; Blue Star Hwy and beyond.

In May of 2010 we met…again (long story, maybe we’ll tell you sometime). This time, we were ready for one another and it was only a matter of weeks before we knew that this was a forever sort of thing. By July of 2011, we had our first son, Orion Jack, and now we’re spending our days learning how to be parents and how to be grown-ups. Add in 2 dumb but adorable dogs and you’ve got the Greenes. But

this blog isn’t about our impromptu family, exactly. It’s more about appreciating the place where you are and its quirks. It’s about keeping the creativity in your days and not losing it to the everyday. It’s about learning new things all the time and using what you’ve got to build the best sort of life. read mmore here: http://bluestardrive.com/the-how-and-the-why/

06/14/2024

It’s that time again to save the date!

06/12/2024

Do you have Relatives, or Friends, that are looking for a place to stay that allows them to bring their "kids" on vacation with them?

We have several luxury vacation homes that are pet friendly~!

Shores Vacation Rentals understands how important it is to have your best friend, protector and member of your family - not be left at home during the family...

06/05/2024

Shores Vacation Rentals has a few dates still open for summer - their luxury homes are a perfect place to rent out for the relatives coming to town, or the Bridal party, or a family reunion! They even offer several pet friendly homes so you can bring your bestie!

Summer is so short. The grind of daily life steals away so much of our time, that sometimes we don't get to see our children grow, play, laugh and be mentore...

05/01/2024

Bangor - PAY Attention (see what we did there?)!

New Online Payment System - See the flyer for more information.

Effective 05/01/24 the City of Bangor will roll out a new online payment system. Effective 06/01/24 City Hall will no longer accept payment by credit card over the phone. You will have to contact the number on the flyer below or log in online and pay.

04/26/2024

We are actively looking for a Contractor, Carpenter, or Builder that is looking for a new opportunity and the possibility of having thier work published in National Design Magazines.

We are moving into our investment stage for a high end mini-cottage campground. You will be working with Designer and CEO, of Shores Vacation Rentals to build luxury units for her clients.

Shores Vacation Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer - so break out your resume and portfolio and email at: [email protected]

Please feel free to ask questions or pass this along!

04/16/2024

Job Listing - My wife owns the largest Short Term Rental Management Company in Van Buren, Shores Vacation Rentals.

They are looking for the next Generation Builder, Carpenter or Contractor that is ready to make a name for themselves, or increase their fan base and current business!

To apply take a read. Feel free to share this with as many people, or pages you want.

I look forward to reviewing your portfolios, resumes and references with her!

01/25/2024

Our family lost our great Matriarch and the City of South Haven lost an incredible Business Woman in January. Her vision, created several businesses downtown that continue to this day.

https://www.starksfamilyfh.com/obituaries/gwen-ann-debruyn/memories?fbclid=IwAR0DQplPWsjCcZBGA_XS7xsfoDLpLtZuu0mMjI4q8_Ztg7-8Fr_wtnkhbNY_aem_AZwTByM2ASaHYIlHPVn63V1RigviLwTI0jX07a-SZgryCzyqoUYtWzZeUFCkDiWF5jM

In Loving Memory of Gwen Ann DeBruyn -December 2, 1955 - January 2, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gwen Ann DeBruyn, 68, on January 2, 2024. She left us peacefully, surrounded by family. Gwen was born on December 2, 1955 in Chicago, Il, the daughter of James and Mary M...

01/25/2024

12/31/2023

May all of you have a wonderful New Years Eve - and find you and your loved ones with many blessings in 2024!

12/04/2023

Over the holiday while you are staying in one of our luxury rentals, maybe its time for you to break out your dice and grab a new campaign from Hideaway Gaming in South Haven and let your imagination run through the trails of Icewind Dale, or the caverns of the Underdark?!

Whatever your Tribe is into you most surely can find some the newest and most popular games at Hideaway Gaming, maybe you can even host a game there, or jump into one. For more information click ---> https://hideawaygaming.com/

There is still time to find the perfect Winter Vacation Getaway for you and your family! Take a look at what's available by clicking our web address --> https://www.shoresvacationrentals.com/

12/04/2023

Love Hideaway Gaming!

Friends of mine rent a house for a week once a year for a week, and they throw down on the rpgs. Its such a good idea for uninhibited thriller action and roll play!

11/21/2023

Word.

11/17/2023

Follow Black's Emporium: Tattoos & Taboos for more information- exciting things are finally beginning to happen!

11/17/2023

This is a great deal! If you are interested you can contact Sweetness directly or send us a message below or in private and we can connect you guys.

11/17/2023

This is one meeting you may want to attend if you live in Arlington Township.

Your wood stove, or boiler, is being considered to be labeled as a nuisance.

For more information click on the link:https://www.arlingtontownship.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WOOD-FIRED-OUTDOOR-BOILER-ORDINANCE-DRAFT-10-5-RDK10-20-2023.pdf

11/12/2023

What Not Inn, on Blue Star, has free meals tonight for Veterans tonight.

11/09/2023

Good afternoon All!

Are you looking for a different type of Winter Vacation that won't kill you on gas to get there?

Shores vacation Rentals in South Haven has several luxury rentals available for the Holiday Season.

They also are running a Winter Special if you rent from them. This was ripped from their FB page, which you can find by clicking on this link: www.facebook.com/shoresvacationrentals

If you want to see what properties they have available for you and your loved ones click here: www.shoresvacationrentals.com

Here is what they have up on their FB page currently:

Dine on Us!

When you stay at one of Shores Vacation Rentals luxury homes this winter, we'll include a $25 gift card, redeemable at participating South Haven restaurants!
Black River Tavern
Clementine's
Kitchen 527
The Lodge
Phoenix on Broadway
Six Chicks Scratch Kitchen
South Haven Brew Pub
Taste
Tellos
Three Blondes Brewing

This is a Limited Time Event that is good from November 1st to May 1st, 2024.

Contact our Reservations Team for more information at 269.637.8770

NOTE: If you or your business have a Holiday Special that you would like advertised to the public, drop us a note and we will see what we can do to get you some exposure too!

11/02/2023

Idiots!

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/20/1189066585/christian-thriller-sound-of-freedom-faces-criticism-for-stoking-conspiracy-theor?fbclid=IwAR2rmW8hZFtcIZ8d0YEy7p5QRprt###Luli_QB0saOV6jW2qst2L130DDIo_aem_AWEqd3r7xEtmFdANI1Gc4F3ioa3VkzNBBC9UJvOH0dRFkrgYODPY-LB-TucEFksA5FM

Sound of Freedom is a surprise box office hit. But the Christian thriller is also fueling controversy over conspiracy theories and its depiction of human trafficking.

10/30/2023

If you missed his on our tik tok page - here you go!

Blacks Emporium is finally moving into the fundraising and investment stage! So exciting! Make sure to follow us there for more info!

10/30/2023

Take a look - we are going into our fundraising and investment stages soon!

Watch, follow, and discover more trending content.

08/20/2023

Breaking News: Motorcycle trying to outrun the Police in Fennville. They went by the house doing over 90 miles an hour. This video is of the last patrol officer in the chase!

08/11/2023

Tonight’s “Unsung Hero,” Moment: My son, whom many of you know (Orion Jack) saved a child in a stroller today in South Haven. A Mother stopped to look at something and walked away from the stroller, as she did the stroller took off down the sloping sidewalk and headed towards to the road. Orion jumped on an electric scooter and caught up to the stroller and grabbed ahold of it preventing it from going over the curb and into the side of a car. The child slept through the whole thing!

The Mother gave Ori $20 for saving her baby. He tried to turn it down several times before the Lady said she wouldn’t take “no” for an answer.

Anyhow, here’s a GREAT BIG PUBLIC SHOUT OUT to you, my son, Orion Jack, for being an amazing 12 yr old boy!!!

I am so very proud of you!

08/10/2023

Find these little thieves stealing from a shop in South Haven!!!

08/06/2023

Find him!

07/30/2023

07/18/2023

Breaking News:

“The charged individuals are former Michigan GOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock; current Michigan GOP vice chair Marian Sheridan; RNC committeewoman Kathy Berden; Wyoming, Mich., Mayor Kent Vanderwood; Shelby Township clerk Stanley Grot; Grand Blanc school board member Amy Facchinello; local GOP officials Rose Rook and Mary-Ann Henry; pro-Trump lawsuit plaintiffs John Haggard and Timothy King; unsuccessful GOP candidates Clifford Frost and Michele Lundgren; as well as Hank Choate, James Renner, Mayra Rodriguez and Ken Thompson.”

“All 16 individuals were each charged with eight felonies: Two counts of forgery, one count of conspiracy to commit forgery, two counts of election law forgery, one count of conspiracy to commit election law forgery, one count of publishing a counterfeit record and one count of conspiring to publish a counterfeit record.”

Sixteen fake electors who signed certificates falsely claiming President Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2020 election have been charged with multiple felonies, state Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.

07/15/2023

Doug, congratulations, you so deserve this!

Congratulations to Doug Landers who was honored as South Haven Rotary Club’s 2023 Citizen of the Year!

"The Rotary Club of South Haven is pleased to recognize ‘Citizen of the Year’ Doug Landers as the recipient of its 2023 community service award. Each year the South Haven Rotary club recognizes and honors a resident of the South Haven area who makes a significant difference to our community while embodying the spirit of “service above self”. Recipients of this award have demonstrated long-term commitment, service, participation and leadership to the character and wellbeing of South Haven. This is the highest award offered to community members by the Rotary club.
Doug is a 3rd generation hardware man with stores in South Haven, Bangor and St. Joseph. Melinda Gruber, President of the South Haven Rotary Club notes that Doug “… is receiving this award because of his incredible support to the community, including the Rotary Club of South Haven. Doug makes significant contributions to the local Blueberry, Jazz and Haven Harvest festivals by providing tables, equipment and merchandise donations without charge. This, in turn, enables more of the funds raised in those festivals to fulfill the charitable objectives.” Doug also contributes to the beautification of the Dyckman bridge and other local community projects.
“We are so thankful and so proud to be part of this community” said Doug Landers in an interview. “This honor is really a reflection of the dedication and hard work of the people on our team at each of the hardware stores. I could not do this without them.”
His quiet and purposeful generosity makes him a terrific community leader who truly places service above self. He is always quick with a joke or a pun and is one of the most humble business leaders that we have been blessed to work with and to know."

07/15/2023

What? FFS!

07/12/2023

Ha.

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Breaking News: Motorcycle trying to outrun the Police in Fennville. They went by the house doing over 90 miles an hour. This video is of the last patrol officer in the chase!

Breaking News: As we know currently, a pedestrian was killed by a vehicle on East M-89, 1/4 mile east from Family Dollar. Our hearts go out to those affected. We don't have any other answers then a phone call from a neighbor that lives next to the accident. We do know for a fact that often its a drag strip for cars heading east. They slam the gas pedals to the floor, right after the ice cream shop, as their mufflers scream...its hard to believe this is the first mortality. Hopefully the last. Conmunity Pedestrians walking their kids walk up and down M89 going to shop in Fennville. Silent prayers for the families #AlleganCounty

Here is a new one... instead of hitting bridge this one, a dual tanker ( he dropped the pony trailer in order to shorten his size), pulled into and behind Weber's Oil to turn around and is now stuck!

More Senior 2020 Moments:. #Congrats

Congrats Senior Class 2020

Water Main Blow Out!

Looking for more recommendations (Krohns can't do it; they are backed up; Pottys Plumbing can once its dug out and we called Compton and are waiting a call back): Need a reliable Company to dig out our water main. City put in a new meter, and when it the water valve was turned off it caused back pressure, which caused the line to rupture...now we are without water and need it fixed asap. So - shoot me numbers people! Please!??? and Thank you!!!

It’s nasty out here folks, stay safe! Mike's Towing of Bangor - Out there working for the people! Stay safe you guys! #SlowDownOutThere

Orion is practicing how to host a YouTube channel. He wants to create his own, and so we are working towards that. He wants to review toys, toy guns (of course), how to do homework, the Bangor "night life", short stories and so much more. So watch for "The Orion Jack Power Hour Review 4" show coming soon!

Sneak peek - Tin Can Alley. When one door closes, another opens- most of you who follow us on Blue Star know how much we love tiny trailers and tiny homes...we decided to go for it and at it, for ourselves. Fulfilling a dream. We are going into the tiny trailer and tiny home business. We are starting off by retrofitting antique trailers. We are also in the process of creating the perfect logo and website. We want to be able to document the story behind everything we do. But I just couldn't wait to share... Stay tuned, more to come later tonight. #TinCanAlley

Driving in a white out on M43. Stay home if you can...the roads are not horrible, it's the visibility

Walmart parking lot, in South Haven, is as dangerous as the highways. I was here at 2 and there was no one plowing, shoveling, no clearing of snow, here at 10 pm, it still looks like a law suit waiting to happen....so sad. Be careful on the roads if you have to go out.