Charles Duane Sherburn, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully at his home, Nov. 10, 2023. Charles was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Decatur, Michigan, to William Sr., and Arieta (Jones) Sherburn.Charles started his life in Decatur, however, the family moved to a few different places before settling in Mattawan. His family always called him Read More…
Archibald Robert Earl, 98, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at his home. He was born June 12, 1925, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Archibald Jeffrey Earl and Alta Margaret (Ayling) Earl.Archibald was proud to have served in the Army during World War WII. After his time in the service, he Read More…
Patricia Grossman, 95, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at her home in Lawrence. She was born Jan. 21, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Neil Abrams and Clara (Jackson) Abrams.Patricia was a graduate of Western Michigan University. She was very proud to say that Western Michigan was the only school Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Libby Smith had quite a season as a freshman for Gobles’ cross country team.Smith was seventh in the Division 4 state in 18:58.3.Her personal record was 18:41.0, which she met earlier in the season.“Our team did really great this year,” she said. “We had many first places or close to Read More…
MATTAWAN – The atmosphere at the Antwerp Township Senior Center was filled with gratitude and a strong sense of community as Mattawan Consolidated School students gathered to honor local veterans for Veterans Day.Students were thrilled to be guests at a luncheon hosted by Antwerp Township Senior Services. Mattawan Boy Scout Troop 161 took part to Read More…
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority will host “A Cozy Christmas in the Village,” with the community tree lighting, Friday night, Dec. 1, of the village Christmas tree located in front of the Carnegie Center, 129 S. Kalamazoo St. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. It continues Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – A new Lawton village manager was approved at the Nov. 14 Lawton Village Council meeting.Todd Hackenberg, the current village Department of Public Works Superintendent, was selected to fill the village manager’s post that had been held by Lisa Imus. Imus recently resigned from the post to accept a new Read More…
Do you need help? Write Us! It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy Read More…
LAWRENCE – “The election results were overwhelmingly positive. The continued support Lawrence Public Schools receives from this community is evident following Tuesday’s Nov. 7 election,” said Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Gretchen Gendron.She added, “We are excited to update our facilities and continue the mission and vision we have established on behalf of our students and Read More…
As we partake in a Thanksgiving feast, watch football, and enjoy time with our relatives, I harken back to these words from Apple founder, Steve Jobs, who died at the age of 56, and lamented about his lack of time with family and friends, in favor of being one of the world’s most successful businessmen. Read More…