By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Mattawan sent two wrestlers to the state finals on Friday at Saturday at Detroit’s Ford Field and both were all-staters for finishing in the top eight.“Elyse (Morales) finished her season at 21-3 and third in the state, and she is only a sophomore,” coach Nico Lopez said. “Dylan (Putman) finished Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
Life as Performance Art
When my great grandfather and his family settled in southeastern Minnesota, they found part of their homestead had berry bushes, fruit and plum trees.During the growing season they ate their fill. Everything else was dried and preserved for winter. Although no one was interested in buying his surplus plums, people did purchase wine he made Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Why the U.s. is the best in the world
Despite my rantings about corruption in government, I still believe the United States is the best country in the world. Yes we have our failings, but overall our republic should be at the top of any list.Not so says U.S. News and World Report. They rate the U.S. fifth best in the world. They say Read More…
Obituary: Barbara Jean (Gregersen) Galusky
Barbara Jean (Gregersen) Galusky, 85, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at her home in Kalamazoo. She was born Dec. 26, 1938, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Mervin Gregersen and Kathryn (Cunic) Gregersen.Barbara spent the majority of her life in Lawton before later moving to Kalamazoo. She had many friends who she Read More…
Obituary: Karen Michelle Ayres
Karen Michelle Ayres, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born April 22, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Leonard Mann and Eunice (Granat) Mann.Karen devoted her working years and free time to the educational system. For 20 years, she was a bus driver Read More…
Election results tabulated despite tornado warning
PAW PAW – The 2024 Presidential Primary election cycle was historical in more ways than one, according to Van Buren County Clerk Suzie Roehm, commenting on the election held Tuesday, Feb. 27.“First, we implemented Early Voting for the first time in Michigan. In Van Buren County, we had 228 people vote at the Early Voting Read More…
Hartford hires new city manager
HARTFORD – The City of Hartford has announced that Nicol Brown has been named the new city manager for Hartford. Brown will begin her new role on Wednesday, March 6.Brown previously served as the executive director for the St. Joseph Housing Commission, where she obtained grants to complete necessary projects, managed the commission and all Read More…
Grand Blanc Restaurant Group Eyes Harrison for a Taco Bell
By Genine Hopkins Harrison has lost a few restaurants over the years, more recently with the closing of theBudd Lake Bar. But a Grand Blanc restaurant group – Great Lakes Taco Bell LLC – has a goalof bringing Taco Bell back to Harrison, ending a nearly two decade absence of Taco Bell inHarrison. Those who Read More…
Obituary: Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield, who passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 65. Jerri was born on February 18, 1959 in Sturgis, Michigan to Orrin V. Bennett and Mary Ellen (Lunger). She grew up in White Pigeon, Michigan alongside Read More…
Howardsville Christian takes home district title over Colon
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ATHENS — For the last couple of years under head coach Ken Sparks, Howardsville Christian’s boys’ basketball team has had their district title dreams stopped short in the district semifinals. In 2023, the Eagles lost to Marcellus by four points. In 2022, they lost to Lawrence by 13. This time, however, Read More…